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Local higher education center invites area teens to participate in free robotics program
Read full article: Local higher education center invites area teens to participate in free robotics programWhen we think of universities, we often think of the next step after high school, but one university in Virginia has committed itself to engaging with teenagers who are still preparing for that next step.
Offshore wind energy work is growing ‘much faster than average,’ and the training takes very little time
Read full article: Offshore wind energy work is growing ‘much faster than average,’ and the training takes very little timeEmployment of wind turbine technicians is projected to grow 45% between 2022 and 2032 -- “much faster than the average for all occupations.”
Considering a new career? Fiber optics certification is relatively quick and has an attractive starting salary.
Read full article: Considering a new career? Fiber optics certification is relatively quick and has an attractive starting salary.Whether you’re fresh out of high school or feeling like a career change could be good for you, it’s never too soon or too late to set out on a new path.
New College Institute providing free summer camp for children to explore health care careers
Read full article: New College Institute providing free summer camp for children to explore health care careersNew College Institute is providing a free summer camp for children to explore health care careers.
Sen. Mark Warner talks to educators in Martinsville about broadband needs
Read full article: Sen. Mark Warner talks to educators in Martinsville about broadband needsMARTINSVILLE, Va. – Sen. Mark Warner made a stop in Southside Virginia with Election Day right around the corner. The educators at Warner’s event included Martinsville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Zebedee Talley and Henry County Public Schools Superintendent Sandy Strayer. Many of the educators told Warner their largest issue is broadband Internet access for rural communities. Warner said he hopes to develop a bill that requires large tech companies to pay for America’s rural broadband infrastructure. “Facebook, Google, Amazon...they make money every time someone logs on the internet," Warner said.
What’s News Today: in-person instruction, job fair
Read full article: What’s News Today: in-person instruction, job fairHe will start the day in Martinsville, talking with leaders with New College Institute, Martinsville City Schools and Henry County Schools about reopening safely for in-person instruction. Kroger will hold virtual hiring events today. The Virginia Military Institute’s Board of Visitors will meet today. It will discuss the governor’s letter, calling for an investigation, after a Washington Post report, detailing allegations of racism. Earlier this week, Superintendent Binford Peay resigned due to the governor and certain legislative leaders losing confidence in his leadership.