Northern Virginia Community College

Equity Advocate and Leader of Collaborative Change Jaqueline Cortez Wang Joins Achieving the Dream as Chief Strategy Officer, Vice President for External Partnerships

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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Silver Spring, MD, Sept. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Karen A. Stout, president and CEO of Achieving the Dream (ATD), today announced that Jaqueline Cortez Wang, an equity advocate and leader of collaborative change, joined the organization as Chief Strategy Officer, Vice-President, External Partnerships.

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  • Silver Spring, MD, Sept. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Karen A. Stout, president and CEO of Achieving the Dream (ATD), today announced that Jaqueline Cortez Wang, an equity advocate and leader of collaborative change, joined the organization as Chief Strategy Officer, Vice-President, External Partnerships.
  • In her role, Cortez Wang will be leading new strategy implementation, working to develop current and new strategic partnerships, and supervising marketing and strategic communications.
  • Her experience managing multifaceted education programs and collaborative outreach initiatives will help strengthen ATDs commitment to community college students across the nation.
  • Jaquelines broad experience in leading numerous government, nonprofit, corporate, and philanthropic partnerships as well as strategic communications work make her portfolio of talent unique, Dr. Stout said.

AT&T and Northern Virginia Community College Launch IT Apprenticeship Program

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021
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AT&T* has created a new IT apprenticeship program with Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) and the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI).

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  • AT&T* has created a new IT apprenticeship program with Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) and the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI).
  • The AT&T IT apprenticeship program, AT&T Catapult, has seen success in Maryland at Howard County Community College where it was launched in 2019.
  • Our new IT Apprenticeship program with Northern Virginia Community College expands on the success we're having at Howard County Community College and allows us to further help agencies address their specific entry-level IT talent needs to deliver their missions."
  • Since 1965, Northern Virginia Community College has offered a quality and convenient educational experience at an affordable price.

Potomac AFCOM Offers New Scholarship Opportunity for NOVA's Data Center Operations Program

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Monday, August 16, 2021
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To be able to establish an AFCOM Scholarship in her honor is something that would make her proud, and I am honored that the AFCOM Board has made this gesture of kindness."

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  • To be able to establish an AFCOM Scholarship in her honor is something that would make her proud, and I am honored that the AFCOM Board has made this gesture of kindness."
  • NOVA's Data Center Operations program develops students for entry-level positions in the fast-growing data center industry.
  • This curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment in data centers or companies that support data center function as a technician, operator and/or technologist.
  • The Wendy Darling scholarship award is an investment of $10,000, which will provide $500 to each new student in our first class of data center operations program.

NOVA Releases New Report Highlighting a Decade of Regional Change

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Thursday, November 19, 2020
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ANNANDALE, Va., Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) has released a new report titled, 'A Region on the Move.'

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  • ANNANDALE, Va., Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) has released a new report titled, 'A Region on the Move.'
  • As Northern Virginia looks forward to new decade, the report examines how the region's population has changed since 2010, and what these changes might mean for its future workforce and economic vitality.
  • NOVA enrolls more than 75,000 students at its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Loudoun, Manassas, Springfield and Woodbridge, and through NOVA Online.
  • For more information about NOVA and its programs or services, call 703-323-3000 or visit the College's Web site, http://www.nvcc.edu

Governor Northam's $30 Million 'Re-Employing Virginians' Workforce Initiative will Support NOVA Students

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Tuesday, November 3, 2020
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"REV tuition vouchers help current and new NOVA students restart their careers and cross the finish line to complete workforce degrees or short-term credentials.

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  • "REV tuition vouchers help current and new NOVA students restart their careers and cross the finish line to complete workforce degrees or short-term credentials.
  • Interested individuals should visit the NOVA REV website, and current NOVA students should contact their advisors as soon as possible to apply before the December 14, 2020 enrollment deadline.
  • NOVA enrolls more than 75,000 students at its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Loudoun, Manassas, Springfield and Woodbridge, and through NOVA Online.
  • For more information about NOVA and its programs or services, call 703-323-3000 or visit the College's Web site, http://www.nvcc.edu .

NWFCU Foundation Donates $20,000 to Northern Virginia Community College

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Friday, September 4, 2020
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The Northwest Federal Credit Union (NWFCU) Foundation , the charitable arm of Northwest Federal Credit Union , recently presented a check for $10,000 to Dr. Julie Leidig, Provost of Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA)-Loudoun for use by the NOVA-Loudoun campus for its Lifeline program, an emergency relief fund for students at the Loudoun Campus.

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  • The Northwest Federal Credit Union (NWFCU) Foundation , the charitable arm of Northwest Federal Credit Union , recently presented a check for $10,000 to Dr. Julie Leidig, Provost of Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA)-Loudoun for use by the NOVA-Loudoun campus for its Lifeline program, an emergency relief fund for students at the Loudoun Campus.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200904005455/en/
    Left to right: Kaycee Childress, Executive Director of the NWFCU Foundation, Dr. Julie Leidig, Provost of Northern Virginia Community College-Loudoun, and Jeff Bentley, President and CEO of Northwest Federal Credit Union and Chairman of NWFCU Foundation (Photo: Business Wire)
    We are honored to continue our support of Northern Virginia Community Colleges Helping Hands and Lifeline programs, said President and CEO of Northwest Federal Credit Union and Chairman of NWFCU Foundation, Jeff Bentley.
  • The NWFCU Foundation continues to grow their scholarship and grant program through donations and fundraising, such as the annual Drive for the Driven golf tournament.
  • The NWFCU Foundation was established in 2004 to promote and manage Northwest Federal Credit Unions philanthropic activities.

Muscle Maker Grill Begins Construction at Four Northern Virginia Community College Locations

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020
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Burleson, TX, Aug. 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Muscle Maker, Inc. (Nasdaq: GRIL ) the parent company of Muscle Maker Grill, Healthy Joes, MMG Burger Bar & Meal Plan AF a fast-casual concept known for serving healthier for you meals, today announced that it has started construction at four campus locations at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA).

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  • Burleson, TX, Aug. 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Muscle Maker, Inc. (Nasdaq: GRIL ) the parent company of Muscle Maker Grill, Healthy Joes, MMG Burger Bar & Meal Plan AF a fast-casual concept known for serving healthier for you meals, today announced that it has started construction at four campus locations at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA).
  • The campus locations at Alexandria, Loudoun, Manassas and Woodbridge will offer fare from Muscle Maker Grill and Healthy Joes and will also provide grab-n-go options for students and faculty who are on the run.
  • Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public educational institution in Virginia and the second-largest community college in the United States, comprised of more than 70,000 students and 2,600 faculty and staff members.
  • The construction phase has begun and were gearing up to get these four locations open for the new school year said Michael Roper, Chief Executive Officer of Muscle Maker Grill.

The Northern Virginia Community College Educational Foundation Announces $1 Million Gift

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Thursday, April 2, 2020
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ANNANDALE, Va., April 2, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Northern Virginia Community College Educational Foundation (NOVA Foundation) is proud to announce an exceptional gift of $1 million from donor Debra Coffman Howe of Palm Beach, Florida.

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  • ANNANDALE, Va., April 2, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Northern Virginia Community College Educational Foundation (NOVA Foundation) is proud to announce an exceptional gift of $1 million from donor Debra Coffman Howe of Palm Beach, Florida.
  • Founded in 1979, the NOVA Foundation is dedicated to supporting the college's goal of providing all students with a high-quality, life-changing education.
  • By connecting donors to NOVA programs, the Foundation raises funds, increases visibility and strengthens partnerships among the College, individual donors, businesses and state and local communities.
  • "Debra Coffman Howe is an outstanding example of the power and impact of NOVA's alumni not just here in Northern Virginia but throughout the U.S.," said Dr. Anne Kress, President, Northern Virginia Community College.

Northern Virginia Community College Achieves a 'Leader College of Distinction' Award from Achieving the Dream

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Saturday, February 22, 2020
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NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., Feb. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) received recognition as a 'Leader College of Distinction' from the Achieving the Dream (ATD) national network.

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  • NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., Feb. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) received recognition as a 'Leader College of Distinction' from the Achieving the Dream (ATD) national network.
  • Achieving the Dream helps colleges like NOVA to ensure that every student achieves, every program succeeds and every community prospers.
  • NOVA is honored to be recognized as the recipient for the 'Leader College of Distinction' Award," said Dr. Anne Kress, President of Northern Virginia Community College.
  • Northern Virginia Community College is the largest institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of America's largest community colleges.

Northern Virginia Community College's Ribbon Cutting of the Institution's State of the Art Fabrication Laboratory "Fab Lab" Starts with a Week-Long Set of Community

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Thursday, January 30, 2020
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The creation of such a project was in response to the many expanding technology companies in the Northern Virginia region.

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  • The creation of such a project was in response to the many expanding technology companies in the Northern Virginia region.
  • The project was a joint collaboration with GoVirginia, Micron, U.S. Army's Night Vision and Sensors Directorate and BAE Systems.
  • The "Fab Lab" will provide resources needed to grow and strengthen the current and future engineering technology workforce in Northern Virginia.
  • Northern Virginia Community College is the largest institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of America's largest community colleges.