Virginia Community College System

Hampton Roads Workforce Council Receives $14 Million from U.S. Department of Defense to Bolster Maritime Workforce

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Friday, December 8, 2023
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The Workforce Council will serve as the central hub, connecting the shipbuilding and ship repair industries and various training providers to job seekers in the region.

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  • The Workforce Council will serve as the central hub, connecting the shipbuilding and ship repair industries and various training providers to job seekers in the region.
  • These projects are in conjunction with an additional $10 million for four other capacity-building projects to Hampton Roads institutions delivering maritime training and education.
  • “The Hampton Roads region is a critical maritime center of gravity for our nation.
  • The Workforce Council receives $2.5 million in additional funding for HR STRONG from the Virginia General Assembly to support continuation of maritime training in this region.

VCU announces guaranteed university admission program

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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Richmond, Virginia, Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virginia Commonwealth University today announced a guaranteed university admission program for first-year freshman applicants who are among the top 10% of their high school graduating class or have a high school GPA of 3.5 or above.

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  • Richmond, Virginia, Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virginia Commonwealth University today announced a guaranteed university admission program for first-year freshman applicants who are among the top 10% of their high school graduating class or have a high school GPA of 3.5 or above.
  • This is the first universitywide program of its kind among Virginia’s R1 universities and is open to any qualifying student nationwide.
  • “The guaranteed university admission program will easily connect top-performing high school graduates with a nationally ranked major research university that is committed to excellence, access, impact and innovation,” said Hernan Bucheli, Ed.D., interim vice president for Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Success .
  • While qualified first-year freshman applicants are eligible for guaranteed university admission, some programs, such as arts and engineering, have major-specific requirements.

Keeper Technology Adds Hammerspace as Approved Vendor for Purchasing by Virginia Higher Education Procurement Consortium

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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ASHBURN, Va., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Keeper Technology, a leading provider of integrated data management solutions, today announced that they have expanded their portfolio by adding  Hammerspace as a pivotal technology to their Virginia Higher Educational Procurement Consortium (VHEPC) contract.

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  • ASHBURN, Va., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Keeper Technology , a leading provider of integrated data management solutions, today announced that they have expanded their portfolio by adding Hammerspace as a pivotal technology to their Virginia Higher Educational Procurement Consortium (VHEPC) contract.
  • Keeper Technology's client-centered approach is ideal for tackling the time and cost challenges of the schools VHEPC serves.
  • "Keeper Technology has the vision and technology expertise to deliver next generation technologies and high-touch service," said Rob Renzoni, Federal Field CTO at Hammerspace.
  • Eligible buyers include 14 Virginia higher education institutions: College of William and Mary, George Mason University, James Madison University, Longwood University, Old Dominion University, Radford University, University of Mary Washington, University of Virginia, University of Virginia at Wise, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Community College System, Virginia Military Institute, Virginia Tech, and VASCUPP.

Alchemy Partners with Brightpoint Community College to Transform the Distance Learning Experience

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Friday, August 25, 2023
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STAMFORD, Conn., Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alchemy , a leading education technology and services provider, is delighted to announce its partnership with Brightpoint Community College, a member of the Virginia Community College System (VCCS).

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  • STAMFORD, Conn., Aug. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alchemy , a leading education technology and services provider, is delighted to announce its partnership with Brightpoint Community College, a member of the Virginia Community College System (VCCS).
  • Alchemy brings to Brightpoint a unique combination of technology and services that enable a dynamic learning design partnership.
  • "We are thrilled to join forces with Brightpoint in their ongoing efforts to enhance distance learning for modern learners," said Carrie O'Donnell, founder and CEO of Nectar, Inc., parent company to Alchemy.
  • The collaboration between Alchemy and Brightpoint Community College promises to result in innovative, inclusive and enriching educational experiences that meet the needs of the college's diverse student community.

Virginia529 Hires Former Brightpoint Community College President

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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Richmond, Virginia, Feb. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virginia529, a national leader in education, disability, and retirement savings, is proud to announce the hiring of outgoing Brightpoint Community College President Edward “Ted” Raspiller, Ed.D, to lead efforts expanding the organization’s mission of making post-high school education and training more accessible and attainable for all Virginians.

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  • Richmond, Virginia, Feb. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virginia529, a national leader in education, disability, and retirement savings, is proud to announce the hiring of outgoing Brightpoint Community College President Edward “Ted” Raspiller, Ed.D, to lead efforts expanding the organization’s mission of making post-high school education and training more accessible and attainable for all Virginians.
  • “The entire Virginia529 team is excited to work alongside Ted to meet students’ current and evolving needs.
  • Virginia Community College System (VCCS) supporting G-3, FastForward and other programs
    Virginia Foundation for Community College Education (VFCCE) supporting Great Expectations, the Rural Virginia Horseshoe and other programs
    Since the pilot’s launch, almost 40,000 high school and community college students have been served and additional mentors and career coaches have been hired across the state.
  • With the hiring of Raspiller, Virginia529 is poised to gain momentum on these efforts by enhancing and strengthening these valuable partnerships.

Virginia529 Hires Former Brightpoint Community College President

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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Richmond, Virginia, Feb. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virginia529, a national leader in education, disability, and retirement savings, is proud to announce the hiring of outgoing Brightpoint Community College President Edward “Ted” Raspiller, Ed.D, to lead efforts expanding the organization’s mission of making post-high school education and training more accessible and attainable for all Virginians.

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  • Richmond, Virginia, Feb. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virginia529, a national leader in education, disability, and retirement savings, is proud to announce the hiring of outgoing Brightpoint Community College President Edward “Ted” Raspiller, Ed.D, to lead efforts expanding the organization’s mission of making post-high school education and training more accessible and attainable for all Virginians.
  • “The entire Virginia529 team is excited to work alongside Ted to meet students’ current and evolving needs.
  • Virginia Community College System (VCCS) supporting G-3, FastForward and other programs
    Virginia Foundation for Community College Education (VFCCE) supporting Great Expectations, the Rural Virginia Horseshoe and other programs
    Since the pilot’s launch, almost 40,000 high school and community college students have been served and additional mentors and career coaches have been hired across the state.
  • With the hiring of Raspiller, Virginia529 is poised to gain momentum on these efforts by enhancing and strengthening these valuable partnerships.

First Solar Apprenticeship Program in Virginia to be Subject of Film Debut at Virginia Clean Energy Summit

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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Staunton, VA, Oct. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Secure Futures Solar, a provider of on-site clean energy to schools, hospitals and businesses, will present a short film about the companys innovative workforce development program at the Virginia Clean Energy Summit in Richmond, Va. on October 21, 2022.

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  • Staunton, VA, Oct. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Secure Futures Solar, a provider of on-site clean energy to schools, hospitals and businesses, will present a short film about the companys innovative workforce development program at the Virginia Clean Energy Summit in Richmond, Va. on October 21, 2022.
  • The five-minute-long video highlights the companys work to train high school students as solar installers in the coalfield region of Southwest Virginia.
  • Entitled Developing A Sustainable Solar Workforce: A Community-Based Demand-Pull Partnership Model, the film tells the story of the first program offered in the state of Virginia to train apprentice solar installers.
  • The film includes comments from MECC President Dr. Kris Westover, Former Wise County Schools Superintendent Dr. Greg Mullins, and apprentice program graduate Mason Taylor.

Equity-based Follett ACCESS Program Delivers on Student Well-being, Academic Success and Course Materials Affordability

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Monday, August 1, 2022
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As todays educational landscape continues to change, Follett ACCESS remains a viable and effective program that truly transforms the way course materials are delivered.

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  • As todays educational landscape continues to change, Follett ACCESS remains a viable and effective program that truly transforms the way course materials are delivered.
  • This fall, nearly half of the new Follett ACCESS programs will be implemented campus-wide, otherwise referred to as Equitable ACCESS.
  • Follett ACCESS is a course materials and distribution model that embraces technology, affordability, and equity allowing for greater retention, recruitment, student well-being and accessibility.
  • Known for its inclusive access program, Follett ACCESS, Follett is changing equitable access to course materials on more than 300 campuses and growing every day.

State Lawmakers Approve $1 Million Grant to Help Foster Youth Receive College Education

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Thursday, June 23, 2022
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Virginia lawmakers registered a win recently for young adults hailing from the Commonwealths foster care system, by approving a two-year spending plan with a $1 million grant for Great Expectationsa program that helps youth who have experienced foster care gain access to higher education.

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  • Virginia lawmakers registered a win recently for young adults hailing from the Commonwealths foster care system, by approving a two-year spending plan with a $1 million grant for Great Expectationsa program that helps youth who have experienced foster care gain access to higher education.
  • With the help of the program, since 2008, over 3,500 young people who have experienced foster care have enrolled in college.
  • The Great Expectations program provides transition age youth from foster care with the life skills, lessons, and whatever resources they need while pursuing a college degree.
  • The graduation rate among Great Expectations students is three times the national average for those who have experienced foster care.

ODUOnline partners with Germanna Community College to offer accelerated online degree options

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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NORFOLK, Va., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Old Dominion University is proud to announce a new partnership with Germanna Community College's accelerated "College Everywhere" program.

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  • This partnership affirms a transfer agreement so that students who complete the program and earn their associate degree can transfer to ODU's online bachelor's degree programs.
  • NORFOLK, Va., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Old Dominion University is proud to announce a new partnership with Germanna Community College's accelerated "College Everywhere" program.
  • This partnership affirms a transfer agreement so that students who complete the program and earn their associate degree can transfer to ODU's online bachelor's degree programs.
  • This is just the latest example of the synergy between Old Dominion University and the Virginia Community College System ."