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Vice Chancellor for Workforce Development, Virginia's Community Colleges --- Opinions are my own

Joined February 2009
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Song Traveled a Long Way to SVCC Training Program Terence Song won a lottery and almost three years later, he has graduated from the Southside Virginia Community College Power Line Worker... facebook.com/SouthsideVirgin…
Could #FastForward, which puts people on the fast track to employment minus all the debt, provide a blueprint for the rest of the nation to follow? The program's success stories are getting a lot of folks' attention. Read more: bit.ly/2M0zdju
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Congrats @edubrew and @radfordu on the board appointment from @GovernorVA. Great choice for a great institution.
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New @WorkforceDQC publication provides states with a step-by-step guide on how to measure non-degree credential attainment. bit.ly/2HL6BYU
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As manufacturing evolves, training updates to stay ahead of curve godanriver.com/work_it_sova/… via @GoDanRiver
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Paula P. Pando will be the next president of @ReynoldsCollege. Read more: bit.ly/2IIXpKf
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A new study from @UnitedWay's ALICE project proves that despite positive economic indicators "many Americans are still struggling to afford a basic middle class life." cnnmon.ie/2wSSYH9
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Craig Herndon retweeted
“A well-trained workforce is one of the most important factors to attract businesses.” -Sec. Ball at #swvaforum – at Wise, VA
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Job openings increase to 6.6 million in March; hires and separations little changed go.usa.gov/vf7 #JOLTS #BLSdata
Across the Commonwealth, training programs situated in Virginia's Community Colleges are preparing the next wave of our workforce. If you're looking to hire more qualified candidates, let's talk. fastforwardva.org/contact-us…
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Congratulations and welcome home, @KimHunterReed! @goCLTCC and I look forward to working with you again! teapawt.net/LA_Regents/status/9867…
We are honored to have Dr. Kim Hunter Reed (@KimHunterReed) as Louisiana’s 9th Commissioner of Higher Education! #ElevateLouisiana #LaLege #LaGov
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Who knew Virginia’s Community Colleges were such a great option for higher education? Start smart. #WhoKnew?
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Craig Herndon retweeted
Des @des_linden is the first American woman to win the Boston Marathon in 33 years!!!!! THE DROUGHT IS OVER
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Desi Linden wins the Boston Marathon in unofficial 2:39:53! First US win since 1985.
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These women are gaining hands on experience that will prepare them for a career in welding! southhillenterprise.com/news…
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Craig Herndon retweeted
"Opioid crisis is causing decline in workforce participation rate." Chris Chmura @germannacc @GCCWorkforce @ChmuraEcon
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“One selling point that helped sway Unison was the Danville region’s investment in workforce training, most notably metalworking and precision manufacturing. “ teapawt.net/dccpr/status/969617634…
The latest issue of @VirginiaBiz is full of great news about DCC's role in attracting new industry! British #manufacturer @UnisonLtd called investing here "a no-brainer," in part due to our programs in #metalworking & #precisionmachining. Read more: virginiabusiness.com/regions…
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Men consistently earn more than women in every major occupational group. See more. bit.ly/2CC2Tyu #CEWequity