Workforce Development
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VPCC President Dr. Towuanna Porter Brannon (second from right) met with Congressman Bobby Scott, Gisele Russell (left), Scott's chief of staff, and Joni Ivey (right), Scott's former chief of staff.
VPCC Receives $500,000 Grant with Help from Congressman Scott
Virginia Peninsula Community College is the recipient of a $500,000 federal grant through a bill sponsored by Congressman Bobby Scott. The funds will be used to establish VPCC’s Community Wellness…
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Rachel Pike has been a great addiiton to the VPCC team, said Bobby Perkins, the College’s director of Manufacturing, Skilled Trades and Transportation.
VPCC’s Rachel Pike: The Art and Science of Welding
Rachel Pike has some advice for those unsure of their career path. “I would just really encourage anybody (who) doesn’t know what they’re going to do, either after college or…
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Numerous employees from AMA were on hand for the company's "Talent Quest" event in January at the Peninsula Workforce Development Center. They were (from left) Renji Kumar (CEO Emeritus), Nicole Dedmond (Deputy Program Manager), Shelly Thomason (HR Director), Jenny Monokrousos (Hampton Events Coordinator and Senior Program Analyst), and Jennifer Miller (HR Manager).
Partnerships at Core of VPCC’s Workforce Department
For many, the first thing that comes to mind when hearing Workforce Development is skilled trades training. And while Virginia Peninsula Community College offers many such programs, the College’s Workforce…
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OPEN HOUSE at the VPCC Historic Triangle Campus
DISCOVER WHAT VPCC HAS TO OFFER! Affordable tuition, in-demand college transfer programs, career programs, athletics, flexible class schedules, and dedicated faculty. Friday, April 3, 2026 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm…
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The College will be offering two hospitality classes in the spring, including one in food service.
VPCC to Offer New Workforce Hospitality Program in Spring
Responding to business needs is part of Virginia Peninsula Community College’s mission and vision statements. One of the most recent examples is the College’s decision to offer classes in hospitality…
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One of the most popular classes in VPCC's WorkForce Development program is welding.
Hampton High Students Thrive in Hands-On Trades Training at VPCC
High school students are extremely conscious of what they wear. Their choice of clothes and accessories often makes a statement. When a select group of Hampton High School students participating…
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VPCC President Dr. Towuanna Porter Brannon held a summit Oct. 21 with three other community college presidents, including Dr. Corey McCray of Paul D. Camp Community College.
College Conference Implores Business Community, Legislators to Support Workforce Grants
The Community College Workforce Cooperative was formed in January 2021 with the idea that one collaborative effort is better than three individual ones. However, no one at Virginia Peninsula Community…
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Gaylene Kanoyton of Celebrate Healthcare in collaboration with the United Way was the host of a community-focused session at VPCC's Hampton Campus.
VPCC Site of Recent Forum on Healthcare Coverage Access
A forum called Strategic Partnerships: Empowering Our Community for SNAP and Medicaid recently took place at VPCC.
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Toano Trades Center Open House
This event is for prospective VPCC students and employers. Discover opportunities in skilled trades. Connect with instructors, employers, and workforce partners. Learn how apprenticeship can benefit students and businesses. Tour…
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Manufacturing and Trades Day at Toano Trades Center
This event is open to Warhill High School students to learn about a career in the skilled trades at our beautiful Toano Trades Center.
