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NOVA Launches $1 Million Training Opportunity for Recently Unemployed Federal Workers and Contractors
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) today announced the launch of NOVA New Employment, Exploration and Transition (NOVAnext), a comprehensive effort to help recently unemployed federal workers and federal contractors transition to their next careers.
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50 Years of Excellence in Distance Learning
This month, NOVA Online celebrates 50 years of innovation and dedication to expanding educational opportunities. What began in January 1975 as the Extended Learning Institute (ELI) — in a converted warehouse, no less — has transformed into a leading model of online education, supporting students across Virginia and beyond.
January 24, 2025
Metallica Scholars: Four Years of Transforming Lives Through Scholarships at NOVA
Krystle Addy is testament to the transformative power of the Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI). Originally from Liberia, Krystle found work as a certified nurse aide (CNA) at a home health locally. But with the amazing support of Metallica’s — yes, the band!
December 3, 2024
In Her Element With Online Learning
When Jeanette Whitehead moved from Pensacola, Fla., to Northern Virginia five years ago, she wasn’t anticipating a major career shift, too. Trained as a nail technician in Florida, she found it difficult to break into the industry in Virginia, which requires significantly more training hours for license reciprocity. Faced with the prospect of additional training for a job she’d already mastered, Whitehead decided to return to school.
November 22, 2024
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NOVA Launches $1 Million Training Opportunity for Recently Unemployed Federal Workers and Contractors
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) today announced the launch of NOVA New Employment, Exploration and Transition (NOVAnext), a comprehensive effort to help recently unemployed federal workers and federal contractors transition to their next careers.
March 12, 2025
15 Virginia Students Named JKC Scholarship Semifinalists: Majority from NOVA
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation (JKC) has announced its 2025 semifinalists for the prestigious Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. Fifteen students are from Virginia — including nine from NOVA!
March 6, 2025
Northern Virginia Community College: Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Scholars
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is honored to be a Fulbright Top Producing Institution once again.
February 25, 2025