Virginia's Community Colleges

For the fourth consecutive year, Business Facilities ranks Virginia #1 In the country in customized .

2026 Annual State Rankings: Texas Leads Best Business Climate, Virginia Tops Customized Workforce Training Business Facilities' Annual Rankings recognize leading states for Business Climate, Workforce Training, industry ecosystems, and more.

Thanks to courses he took at Laurel Ridge Community College, Fresta Valley Christian School graduate Matthew Lehr earned his degree in BEFORE earning his high school diploma. Now he's poised to transfer to Purdue University to study Mechanical Engineering. His story here: https://buff.ly/Vq5WElL

If you’ve been struggling to decide the best path forward to achieve your career goals —whether it’s obtaining certifications or pursuing a degree—this post will help you understand the key differences and guide you towards the best choice.

High School Diploma vs. Certifications vs. Degrees | Virginia G3 Over the years, Virginia’s workforce has continued to expand, opening the door for thousands of new job opportunities in high-demand industries such as skilled trades, healthcare and IT. While some of these roles may require a degree, the good news is many of them only require the proper certifica...

NOVA Community College has received a $250,000 grant from the Northrop Grumman Corporation Foundation, money the college is using to help parenting students stay on track by defraying the cost of . More on the college's Family Forward Childcare Program here: https://bit.ly/4eqbGZq

Southwest Virginia Community College has been awarded a $15K grant from the Gene Haas Foundation to support student scholarships in and programs. This generous investment, the fourth awarded to SWCC by the foundation, will open doors to high-demand, high-skill careers.

Becky Morris, Germanna Community College's Internship & Work-Study Counselor, has received the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber's Educator Excellence – Community Impact Award.
Morris is a tireless advocate for the students, helping them gain real-world experience, build confidence, and take important steps toward their career goals.

Eager young minds. Virginia Peninsula Community College's Health Sciences Summer Camp has come to a close. But not before leaving these students with plenty of memories and a host of valuable experiences.

In recent years, Virginia’s tourism industry has reached new heights. If you’ve been contemplating a career in or , now's a good time to take that first step.

More Courses You Can Take While Pursuing a Hospitality or Culinary Arts Program Through G3 | Virginia G3 In recent years, Virginia’s tourism industry has reached new heights, drawing visitors from around the globe eager to experience the Commonwealth’s abundance of dynamic attractions and historic landmarks.  As visitor demand continues to grow, opportunities for jobs in the hospitality and culina...

Rappahannock Community College's Practical Nursing program has been ranked the #3 Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program in Virginia for 2026 by PracticalNursing.org.
Learn more about the ranking here: www.practicalnursing.org/lpn-programs/virginia