Virginia TOP

This Wednesday we have 6 wonderful students, from different institutions, as guest speakers for our November Virtual Lunch & Learn. Hear about their challenges and experiences as work-based learners, and how employers and institutions can help students through these obstacles.

Wednesday, November 5th at Noon via Teams.
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Real students. Real barriers. Real solutions. 💡 Swipe to see what's happening at our Nov 5 Lunch & Learn, then register to be part of the conversation!
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Celebrating National Mentoring Day! Ready to make an impact? Our mentorship training program equips you with the skills to guide others effectively.

Join us for Barriers to Bridges: Breaking Through Work-Based Learning Obstacles — a powerful Lunch & Learn conversation where students share real stories, challenges, and successes from their work-based learning experiences.

V-TOP's November Lunch & Learn, Barriers to Bridges: Breaking Through Work-Based Learning Obstacles. November 5, 2025, 12 noon - 1 p.m. (Virtual). Hear from students representing higher education institutions across the state of Virginia on barriers regarding work-based learning.

V-TOP's October Lunch & Learn, Building Bridges: Mentorship in Action, October 23, 2025, 12 noon - 1 p.m. (Virtual) with Carolyn Sutphin, Associate for Innovative Work-Based Learning Initiatives with the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia under the program Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership. Learn the power of mentorship in both education and the workplace.

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Join us October 23 at noon to discover how mentorship transforms workplaces, campuses, and communities. Register now! http://bit.ly/4gXdZCK

There is still time to sign up for Thursday's Virtual Lunch & Learn! Come learn about building meaningful programs to build Career Champions.

Join V-TOP next Thursday, Sept. 11th at 12pm for our next Lunch & Learn Series speaker, Sam Ratcliffe!

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Join V-TOP next Thursday, Sept. 11th at 12pm for our next Lunch & Learn Series speaker, Sam Ratcliffe!