Workforce Development
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Todd Estes (left), the vice president of Workforce Development & Innovation at VPCC, gives Dr. Larry Dotolo a tour of the College’s Newport News Trades Center.
Relationship between VPCC and Longshoremen’s Union Going Strong
Larry Dotolo has a Ph.D. in English, taught at Old Dominion University, and spent about 40 years as the president of the Virginia Tidewater Consortium for Higher Education. Formal education…
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A portion of Thomas Nelson Drive on the Hampton Campus is being renamed College Drive.
Main drive on VPCC’s Hampton Campus undergoing name change
Virginia Peninsula Community College’s request to rename parts of Thomas Nelson Drive and Butler Farm Road to College Drive was approved by the Hampton City Council. The change, which goes…
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VPCC Road to Success in Virginia (RSVP) Program Information Session
Location: Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Development 1500 Jefferson Avenue Newport News, VA 23607 Date: Monday, September 14, 2026 Time: 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Information Session Highlights: – To provide…
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Job Fair | Workforce Development Center
Virginia Peninsula Community College Workforce Development Center is excited to announce a Job Fair for VPCC students and the local community. Job Opportunities in severals: Healthcare Information Technology Trades &…
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Apprenticeship: What Employers Need to Know
Want to build a stronger, more skilled team? Join us to: • Learn how our apprenticeship programs work• Discover funding and employer support• Explore how to train and retain skilled…
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Employees from a wide range of companies attended a two-day AI seminar at VPCC’s Workforce Development Center.
Much to Decipher at Virginia Peninsula Community College’s AI Seminar
Virginia Peninsula Community College recently hosted a two-day seminar on artificial intelligence. Even before it ended, attendee James Cloud had reached out to his employer about the possibility of adding…
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Apprenticeship: What Employers Need to Know
Want to build a stronger, more skilled team? Join us to: • Learn how our apprenticeship programs work• Discover funding and employer support• Explore how to train and retain skilled…
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Darion Williams was among those in the first welding class at VPCC's Newport News Trades Center, which opened in March.
Initial Cohorts at VPCC’s Newest Trades Center are First-Class
Darion Williams was looking for a stable, well-paying job to support his growing family. Crystal Massop wanted a career close to home. Both found what they were looking for through…
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Gov. Abigail Spanberger (fourth from right) was joined by a host of VPCC officials at Wednesday’s bill signing. The VPCC representatives were (from left) Bobby Perkins (Director of Manufacturing, Skilled Trades and Transportation), Steven Felker (VP for Institutional Effectiveness and Transformation), Barbara Mason (Executive Assistant and Project Manager), Dr. Kerry Ragno (VP for Academic Affairs), Daniela Cigularov (VP for Enrollment Management and Student Success), Dr. Porter Brannon (President), Todd Estes (VP for Workforce Development and Innovation), and Ada Badgley (Chief of Staff and Director of Strategic Initiatives).
Governor Signs Workforce Bill at VPCC Newport News Trades Center
Virginia Peninsula Community College President Dr. Towuanna Porter Brannon and Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger marked the end of Community College Month appropriately. Local dignitaries and officials, as well as students,…
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Instructor Kenneth Logan (right) works with a student in his MTT electrician class at VPCC's Newport News Trades Center.
VPCC Partners with Workforce Council on Apprenticeship Program
Virginia Peninsula Community College and the Hampton Roads Workforce Council (HRWC) are unveiling a new funding opportunity for local employers during National Apprenticeship Week, which is April 26 – May…
