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Northern Virginia Community College

 

4001 Wakefield Chapel Road, Annandale, VA 22003
William Gary, Vice President for Workforce Development
703-323-2399
wgary@nvcc.edu
www.nvcc.edu/develop

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COLLEGE DESCRIPTION:
Northern Virginia Community College is the largest institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia, with six campuses, three satellite academic centers and an Extended Learning Institute, serving the residents of the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William, and the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Fairfax, Manassas Park, and Manassas.

SUPERLATIVES/RECENT ACCOLADES:
  • Largest of the 23 Virginia Community Colleges.
  • Dr. Kenneth Rasmussen, professor of geology, was named one of the “2011 Outstanding Faculty Award” winners in Virginia.
  • Richard Semmler, associate professor of mathematics, received a Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthrophy in recognition of his contributions to NOVA.
  • Since 2006, five NOVA students have received prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Scholarships which pay up to $30,000 a year to complete an undergraduate degree.
  • NOVA partnered with the Military Order of the Purple Heart Service Foundation to develop virtual Internet job training for homebound combat wounded and disabled military veterans.

ANNUAL FTES ENROLLMENT: 34,697 (2010-2011)

ANNUAL HEADCOUNT: 75,490 (2010-2011)

TUITION:
As of Fall 2011 (additional fees apply):
In-State: $137.75 / credit hour
Out-of-State: $332.00 / credit hour

CAMPUS LOCATIONS: Alexandria, Annandale, Loudoun (Sterling, VA), Manassas; Medical Education Campus (Springfield, VA), and Woodbridge

Center Locations: Arlington, Innovation Park (in Manassas), Reston

CURRENT INDUSTRY TRAINING PROGRAMS:
NOVA’s Division of Workforce Development and Continuing Education provides seamless delivery of quality training and services at affordable rates. NOVA delivers custom-designed programs, employs leading-edge technology, and provides practical solutions on campus or at the company’s facilities. As part of its customized training program, the workforce development staff assesses the organizational training needs and proposes specific programs that will help the company’s employees meet their goals to improve quality, customer service, and workplace skills. If specialized training is required, the Workforce Development division can provide curriculum development and instruction, drawing on the expertise of faculty at NOVA and on trainers who work in business and industry.

Training categories include:

  • Career Enhancement
  • Technology Training
  • Professional Development
  • Certification and Licensing
  • Personal Enrichment and more.

RESOURCES FOR TRAINING PURPOSES:
Library, labs, and more

SELECTED ASSOCIATE DEGREES, CERTIFICATES AND CAREER STUDY CERTIFICATES:

  • Accounting, Contract Management, Business Administration/Management, Communication Design, Hospitality Management, Marketing, Bookkeeping, Public Management, Small Business Management/Principles, International Business, Word Processing, eCommerce, Promotion and Public Relations
  • Computer and Electronics Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems Technology, Information Technology, Web Design Manager/Developer, Computer Aided Drafting and Design
  • Science, Biotechnology Technician, Medical Lab Technology, Phlebotomy, Nursing
  • Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology, Automotive Technology, Collision Repair Technology, Electrical Technology, Engineering Technology, Electronics Technician, Engineering Drafting, Semiconductor Laboratory Process Technician, Welding

NUMBER DEGREES CONFERRED (2010-2011)
Associates Degrees: 4,695
Certificates: 1,730