Virginia's Community Colleges

Mountain Empire Community College (and President Kristen Westover - far right), regional leaders, educators, and community partners took part in the 2026 Southwest Virginia Economic Forum at UVA Wise.
Conversations focused on , economic growth, innovation, and opportunity, underscoring the importance of collaboration across Southwest Virginia.

“We need to make sure the door of opportunity can swing wide.” NOVA Community College President Anne Kress at the recent Building Pathways Summit in Arlington, Virginia.

Ensuring there are ‘no wrong doors’ More and more, higher education institutions are being held accountable for what happens to students once they leave college. Did they successfully transfer? Did they get a job with the greatest economic outcome? Getting to “yes” means building clear pathways.   And for Northern Virginia Commun...

Across the Commonwealth, thousands of Virginians are building the skills needed to fuel our growing industries. Whether you're looking to launch a new career or level-up in your current field, Virginia Has Jobs is your gateway to high-demand roles that employers are ready to fill.
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After earning 1st place finishes at the 2026 SkillsUSA Virginia State Leadership & Skills Conference, Regional Automotive Center students Noah Blake and Trenati Smallwood are representing Tidewater Community College in the National SkillsUSA Championships this week in Atlanta. Learn more about their journey here: tinyurl.com/4v2ave7e

Piedmont Virginia Community College Associate Professor of Geology Callan Bentley will be joining a team of 4 community college faculty to lead a STEM Student Experiences Aboard Ships (STEMSEAS) expedition from Seward, Alaska to Newport, Oregon.
The June voyage will focus on preparing community college faculty to become STEM SEAS mentors. Assistant Professor of Geology Pete Berquist from Virginia Peninsula Community College will be joining the expedition.

The first Excel Center cohort of students from Virginia Western Community College working hard on their last lab day.
The demand for Sterile Processing Technicians in Virginia is high, driven by a national shortage impacting hospitals and a 5-6% projected growth rate through 2032.

at Wytheville Community College. One family, five graduates.

Join us in congratulating Southside Virginia Community College's newest group of Certified Nurse Aide graduates. The group officially completed its program on May 28, 2026, and is ready to make a real difference in the healthcare field.

Did you know that every single community college in Virginia offers some level of healthcare training?
From entry-level positions to nursing, backend data administration to specialized technicians, many of these degrees and certificates are eligible for G3 , giving you the opportunity to earn and stack trainings and certifications that can lead to a rewarding career without the debt. https://virginiag3.com/courses-you-can-take-pursuing-a.../

Introducing Patrick & Henry Community College's 2026 cohort. The group scored a 100% pass rate on the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Paramedic exam.
Virginia employers are actively hiring paramedics, with hundreds of openings available in metropolitan areas.