Northern Virginia Community College

NOVA Educational Foundation to Host Gen. David Petraeus for Student Success Fund Benefit

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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ANNANDALE, Va., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Thursday, January 25th at 6 p.m., the Northern Virginia Community College Educational Foundation will host Retired U.S. Army General David H. Petraeus for a benefit event to raise funds for NOVA's Student Success Fund. Petraeus will discuss the recently published book he co-wrote, Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine. This event will be held in the Barbara A. Wyles Auditorium located on NOVA's Alexandria Campus, 5000 Dawes Ave, Alexandria.

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  • On Thursday, January 25th at 6 p.m., the Northern Virginia Community College Educational Foundation will host Retired U.S. Army General David H. Petraeus for a benefit event to raise funds for NOVA's Student Success Fund.
  • ANNANDALE, Va., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Thursday, January 25th at 6 p.m., the Northern Virginia Community College Educational Foundation will host Retired U.S. Army General David H. Petraeus for a benefit event to raise funds for NOVA's Student Success Fund.
  • Petraeus will discuss the recently published book he co-wrote, Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine.
  • The NOVA Foundation Student Success Fund was established to assist students facing unexpected emergency expenses that could derail their education and could force them to stop out or drop out of college.

Potomac Bancshares, Inc. Welcomes Michael Huber of Belfort Furniture and Stone Tower Winery to the Board of Directors

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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Additionally, Huber founded the stylish Stone Tower Winery, also located in Loudoun County.

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  • Additionally, Huber founded the stylish Stone Tower Winery, also located in Loudoun County.
  • Stone Tower is one of the most visited wineries in the region and a sought-after wedding venue.
  • "We are pleased to welcome Mike to the Board of Directors," stated Dr. Keith Berkeley, Chairman of the Board for PTBS and BCT.
  • Additionally, Huber helped raise over $2.8 million for the Virginia Vine "Jimmy V" charity by hosting auction galas at his Stone Tower Winery.

NVTC announces new initiative to connect Northern Virginia's next generation of talent with the region's leading employers

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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MCLEAN, Va., May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC), the trade association representing the region's technology community, announced a new workforce initiative, Aim High, in partnership with Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) and Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). Aim High gives students real-world experience with tech-related jobs, preparing them for future careers. The initiative connects high school students with regional companies providing access to career exposure, training, mentorship and internships.

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  • NVTC launches "Aim High" initiative in partnership with NOVA and FCPS, giving high school students the opportunity to experience tech careers.
  • The initiative connects high school students with regional companies providing access to career exposure, training, mentorship and internships.
  • Sponsored through a grant from the JPMorgan Chase Foundation, Aim High will launch today at an event at Capital One headquarters in McLean, Virginia.
  • NVTC member companies are committed to helping prepare the next generation of talent for the jobs of tomorrow," said Jennifer Taylor, president and CEO of NVTC.

AFCOM Potomac Chapter Kicks Off 6th Annual Internship Program Held At Northern Virginia Community College

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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STERLING, Va., Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 2023 AFCOM Potomac Chapter 6th annual internship kick off was held on Monday, February 13 at Northern Virginia Community College, (NVCC) Loudoun Campus. The AFCOM internship program is a bridge between academia and industry.

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  • STERLING, Va., Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 2023 AFCOM Potomac Chapter 6th annual internship kick off was held on Monday, February 13 at Northern Virginia Community College, (NVCC) Loudoun Campus.
  • This program is made possible each year by generous sponsors in the industry as well as the support of NVCC.
  • "The program has become the standard on how to run a data center internship program and has received numerous inquiries on how best to replicate it.
  • I am thrilled that our program continues to grow and expand, and we couldn't do this without the support of both our sponsors and Northern Virginia Community College.

NOVA and the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Launch 2nd Annual Workforce Index, Discuss Need for Skills-Based Hiring

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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ANNANDALE, Va., Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On January 25, the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) released the second annual Northern Virginia Workforce Index at the Chamber's economic outlook event, "The Future of Work." This index, a product of a survey of regional employers, gathers actionable information on the region's current and future workforce, including tracking trends in hiring, how the workforce is shifting and how employers view the economy.

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  • Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) released the second annual Northern Virginia Workforce Index at the Chamber's economic outlook event, "The Future of Work."
  • ANNANDALE, Va., Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On January 25, the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) released the second annual Northern Virginia Workforce Index at the Chamber's economic outlook event, "The Future of Work."
  • Skills-based hiring may present an even bigger opportunity, especially since many Northern Virginia employers place a heavy emphasis on bachelor's and graduate degrees in hiring.
  • Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher learning in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of America's largest community colleges.

FBLA Strengthens Staff Leadership to Better Serve Member Needs

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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Reston, Virginia, Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Future Business Leaders of America, Inc. (FBLA), the nation’s largest business career and technical student organization, announced today that it has hired two additional staff members and promoted another to better align its staff to meet growing member needs.

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  • Reston, Virginia, Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Future Business Leaders of America, Inc. (FBLA), the nation’s largest business career and technical student organization, announced today that it has hired two additional staff members and promoted another to better align its staff to meet growing member needs.
  • Jen Staley, a former member of FBLA’s Board of Directors and FBLA’s Awards Program & Competitive Events Committee, has been named FBLA’s director of Awards & Recognition.
  • Previously the Colorado FBLA state adviser and assistant program director for Colorado FBLA, Staley overhauled the state’s chapter awards program.
  • Its mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.

Dr. Richmond Hill Named Provost of NOVA-Woodbridge Campus

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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WOODBRIDGE, Va., Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Richmond Hill has been named provost of Northern Virginia Community College's (NOVA) Woodbridge Campus. Hill has served as interim provost since June 2022 and brings a wealth of education and counseling experience to the role.

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  • Dr. Richmond Hill has been named provost of Northern Virginia Community College's (NOVA) Woodbridge Campus.
  • Hill has served as interim provost since June 2022 and brings a wealth of education and counseling experience to the role.
  • WOODBRIDGE, Va., Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Richmond Hill has been named provost of Northern Virginia Community College's (NOVA) Woodbridge Campus.
  • Hill has served as interim provost since June 2022 and brings a wealth of education and counseling experience to the role.

Second Annual CIN EdTech Student Survey Reveals Improvement in Students’ Tech-Enabled Learning Experiences

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The College and Innovation Network (CIN) , a grant-funded initiative within WGU Labs, published its second annual CIN EdTech Student Survey, aiming to better understand the present and future student experience with education technology (EdTech).

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The College and Innovation Network (CIN) , a grant-funded initiative within WGU Labs, published its second annual CIN EdTech Student Survey, aiming to better understand the present and future student experience with education technology (EdTech).
  • The CIN EdTech Survey Series tracks the perils, progress and predictions of the new technology-enabled state of higher education.
  • The results from this year's survey found that students are well adapted to the technology-enabled new normal of higher education, but perceived gaps in online learning effectiveness and quality remain.
  • Our EdTech Survey Series offers a full view of students, faculty, and administrators experiences that can critically inform institutional decision-making.

Equinix Commits $50 Million to Global Foundation to Advance Digital Inclusion

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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Equinix is making an initial financial commitment of $50 million in funding, through contribution of Equinix shares for the Equinix Foundation that will allow it to be a self-sustaining foundation.

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  • Equinix is making an initial financial commitment of $50 million in funding, through contribution of Equinix shares for the Equinix Foundation that will allow it to be a self-sustaining foundation.
  • The Foundation also intends to make impact investments with interest income earned contributing to Foundation assets while simultaneously supporting social programs.
  • Equinix employees will play a key role in shaping the Equinix Foundation, helping to identify and support community-driven nonprofits and social enterprises dedicated to closing the digital divide locally and globally.
  • Last year Equinix partnered with the Northern Virginia Community College and the NOVA Foundation to establish the Equinix Digital Infrastructure Scholarship that supports students pursuing data center careers.

Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Commits Over $1 Million to 7 Universities to Support Promesa: Hispanic Higher Education Initiative

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation has committed $1,050,000 over the next three years for the new Promesa: Hispanic Higher Education Initiative, which will support Hispanic students at seven colleges and universities.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation has committed $1,050,000 over the next three years for the new Promesa: Hispanic Higher Education Initiative, which will support Hispanic students at seven colleges and universities.
  • "This investment supports Hispanic college students in achieving their professional and personal goals, while also exposing them to career paths in the energy industry."
  • Through these programs Dominion Energy hopes to build a pipeline for diverse talent to enter the energy industry.
  • Through its Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation , as well as EnergyShare and other programs, Dominion Energy contributed nearly $50 million in 2021 to community causes.