If you’re ready for a new career but it feels like you’re doing a 180 from your current occupation, don’t let that hinder you. You may not realize it, but you’re gaining skills in your current position that can be applied to your future job in another industry. These are known as transferable skills. Similar […]
Making Meaningful Connections in a Digital World
It’s undeniable that our lives are becoming more digital every day. We use our devices to read the news, interact on social media, pay our bills, stay in touch with family and friends, and even take classes and apply for jobs. Since our futures will be abundant with digital interactions, it’s important to keep practicing […]
From High School to Higher Education: Three Ways to Prepare for G3
If you’re entering your senior year of high school, you likely already have a list of to-dos to mark off before you walk across the stage and onward to your future. And although your parents, mentors and teachers are trying their best to prepare you for this major step in your educational journey, it can […]
Community Resources for Your Local Job Market
Are you looking to pursue an in-demand career close to home, but unsure of what industries are hiring in your community? You’ve come to the right place. Family members, friends, teachers and even current employers will often offer well-intentioned advice on what career you should pursue and what will make you the most money down […]
Opportunities for Growth at Digital One Technology
It feels as though our lives are becoming more digitized every day, so it may not come as a surprise that Information Technology is one of the fastest growing industries in the U.S. What does this industry look like in our local communities, outside of the big tech giants of Silicon Valley? According to the […]
How the Bedford County Office of Economic Development Connects Students with Opportunities Right in Their Community
Here at Virginia’s Community Colleges, we know how important it is to connect students with the resources they need– especially when it comes to finding the right career. That’s why places like the Bedford County Office of Economic Development offer students a way to discover jobs right outside their door. In Bedford County, the Bedford […]
How G3 Has Helped Make College More Affordable and Accessible for Virginians in Just One Year
This month, the G3 tuition assistance program is celebrating its first full year of helping make college more affordable for Virginians. This important milestone gives us the opportunity to highlight the successes of G3 and share how it has made a real difference for students across the state. In its first year, G3 tuition assistance […]
WestRock: Innovation for All
When it comes to packaging innovation, WestRock is leading the charge in Virginia and beyond. The company has a long history of entrepreneurship, leadership and innovative developments in papermaking, packaging design and retail solutions. After sitting down with Melissa Sheffield, senior human resources generalist at the West Point Mill location, we soon found out that […]
Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance Helps the Region Thrive
It’s always great to have an advocate, and if you’re a business, student or working individual in the Lynchburg area, you can count on the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance to be yours. What does the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance do? The Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance is the Lynchburg region’s combined chamber of commerce and regional […]
Here’s the Ultimate Summer Checklist to Help Prepare You for the Upcoming Semester
Between beach days, outdoor adventures and spending time with family and friends, your next semester at community college is likely the last thing on your mind. After all, you’re off for the summer – what work is there to possibly do? Well, you know what they say – a rolling stone gathers no moss– and […]