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

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Friday, August 25, 2023

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.

Ancora Training Expands CDL Offerings with Community College Workforce Alliance

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

RICHMOND, Va., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ancora Training, a leading national workforce training provider, and Community College Workforce Alliance (CCWA), the workforce development division of Brightpoint and Reynolds Community Colleges have launched a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) program at the Parham Road campus of Reynolds Community College. Ancora Training is an official training vendor for Virginia's Community Colleges (VCCS). With funding through the FastFoward program, this training is offered at low to no cost to students.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ancora Training , a leading national workforce training provider, and Community College Workforce Alliance (CCWA), the workforce development division of Brightpoint and Reynolds Community Colleges have launched a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) program at the Parham Road campus of Reynolds Community College .
  • Ancora Training is an official training vendor for Virginia's Community Colleges (VCCS).
  • "Thanks to our new partnership with Ancora Training, CCWA is able to realize a long-held goal of offering CDL training in the Reynolds Community College service region.
  • Along with classroom education, individuals in the CDL training program will get the opportunity to participate in hands-on training to strengthen their skills in:

Virginia529 Hires Former Brightpoint Community College President

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

Voice Communication Control System Market Worth $6.31 Billion by 2030: Grand View Research, Inc.

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

The voice communication control system (VCCS) connects and controls several voice communication systems used for air traffic management (ATM).

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  • The voice communication control system (VCCS) connects and controls several voice communication systems used for air traffic management (ATM).
  • As new air traffic control towers require modern VCCS technology, the rising development of air traffic control towers is predicted to promote market expansion.
  • Read 120-page market research report, " Voice Communication Control System Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Component (Hardware, Software, Services), By Application, By End-use, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2022 - 2030 ", published by Grand View Research.
  • Grand View Research has segmented the global voice communication control system market based on the component, application, end-use, and region
    Voice Communication Control System Market - Component Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

Voice Communication Control System Market Worth $6.31 Billion by 2030: Grand View Research, Inc.

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 25, 2023

The voice communication control system (VCCS) connects and controls several voice communication systems used for air traffic management (ATM).

Key Points: 
  • The voice communication control system (VCCS) connects and controls several voice communication systems used for air traffic management (ATM).
  • As new air traffic control towers require modern VCCS technology, the rising development of air traffic control towers is predicted to promote market expansion.
  • Read 120-page market research report, " Voice Communication Control System Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Component (Hardware, Software, Services), By Application, By End-use, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2022 - 2030 ", published by Grand View Research.
  • Grand View Research has segmented the global voice communication control system market based on the component, application, end-use, and region
    Voice Communication Control System Market - Component Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

VCCS successfully held its Eastern Ontario Virtual Job Fair on February 24, 2022 using the vFairs platform

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Thursday, March 10, 2022

This event is being hosted on the heels of VCCS's successful first Eastern Ontario Virtual Job Fair on Feb 24, 2022 using vfairs as the hosting platform, which featured 11 virtual employer booths with over 492 booth visits.

Key Points: 
  • This event is being hosted on the heels of VCCS's successful first Eastern Ontario Virtual Job Fair on Feb 24, 2022 using vfairs as the hosting platform, which featured 11 virtual employer booths with over 492 booth visits.
  • The upcoming Spring Job Fair aims to connect employers with job seekers and go beyond the success of the Winter Job Fair by helping even more people in the region to find jobs suited to their skills.
  • VCCS staff shared that February's Virtual Job Fair provided a great opportunity for employers and job seekers to connect similar to a real job fair setting.
  • For more details about the Spring Job Fair or to register, please visit http://www.vccs.work
    vFairs is a virtual and hybrid events platform that helps organizations reach global audiences.

New Executive Director Starts Work at VA Ready

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Virginia Ready Initiative (VA Ready), a 501(c)(3) public-private partnership dedicated to reskilling Virginians for in-demand careers, started off the new year by welcoming Natalie Foster as its new Executive Director.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Virginia Ready Initiative (VA Ready), a 501(c)(3) public-private partnership dedicated to reskilling Virginians for in-demand careers, started off the new year by welcoming Natalie Foster as its new Executive Director.
  • Prior to joining VA Ready, Foster worked as Executive Director and Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships for MENTOR Virginia, which promotes and provides assistance to various mentorship programs around the state.
  • Her background in education and human resources also lends a unique perspective to helping VA Ready build stronger relationships with current and future partners and Scholars.
  • "Virginia's workers look to VA Ready to help them provide for themselves and their families," said Loretta Penn, Chairman of VA Ready.

VA Ready Welcomes Natalie Foster as New Executive Director

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Wednesday, December 22, 2021

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Virginia Ready Initiative (VA Ready), a 501(c)(3) public-private partnership dedicated to reskilling Virginians and helping them qualify for in-demand positions, welcomesNatalie Foster as its new Executive Director.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Virginia Ready Initiative (VA Ready), a 501(c)(3) public-private partnership dedicated to reskilling Virginians and helping them qualify for in-demand positions, welcomesNatalie Foster as its new Executive Director.
  • Foster is coming to VA Ready as the Executive Director of MENTOR Virginia, which promotes and provides assistance to various mentorship programs around the state.
  • She was named Executive Director in 2021 after serving as the Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships since joining MENTOR Virginia in 2017.
  • Foster's role as Executive Director will assume the day-to-day duties of VA Ready CEO Caren Merrick, a businesswoman who was recently named Virginia's Secretary of Commerce and Trade by Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin.

VA Ready Partners with Virginia Trucking Association to Get Drivers on the Road

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Thursday, December 16, 2021

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Virginia Ready Initiative (VA Ready), a 501(c)(3) public-private partnership dedicated to reskilling Virginians and helping them qualify for in-demand positions, announced a partnership with the Virginia Trucking Association (VTA), a non-profit association that provides full-time service and representation for the trucking industry, with the objective of getting more Virginia residents trained and employed as professional truck drivers.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Virginia Ready Initiative (VA Ready), a 501(c)(3) public-private partnership dedicated to reskilling Virginians and helping them qualify for in-demand positions, announced a partnership with the Virginia Trucking Association (VTA), a non-profit association that provides full-time service and representation for the trucking industry, with the objective of getting more Virginia residents trained and employed as professional truck drivers.
  • One primary goal of the VA Ready partnership with VTA is to staff 100 new drivers within the first 100 days of 2022.
  • "Through VA Ready more than 700 Virginians are working toward or have completed their CDL and they are ready to work.
  • For more information about the VA Ready Initiative and how to apply for the program, visit www.vaready.org .For more information about the Virginia Trucking Association, visit www.vatrucking.org .