Craig Herndon

Vice Chancellor for Workforce Development, Virginia's Community Colleges --- Opinions are my own

[SVCC @southsidevacc]

Song Traveled a Long Way to SVCC Training Program

Terence Song won a lottery and almost three years later, he has graduated from the Southside Virginia Community College Power Line Worker... https://t.co/tc7WQHAhD8

[VA's Comm Colleges @VCCS_SO]

Could #FastForward, which puts people on the fast track to employment minus all the debt, provide a blueprint for the rest of the nation to follow? The program's success stories are getting a lot of folks' attention.
Read more: https://t.co/mYK0sAaZL7

[Craig Herndon @cherndon]

Congrats @edubrew and @radfordu on the board appointment from @GovernorVA. Great choice for a great institution.

[National Skills Coalition @SkillsCoalition]

New @WorkforceDQC publication provides states with a step-by-step guide on how to measure non-degree credential attainment. https://t.co/otDIIzxBWl

[Craig Herndon @cherndon]

As manufacturing evolves, training updates to stay ahead of curve https://t.co/LxloBPonLZ via @GoDanRiver

[VA's Comm Colleges @VCCS_SO]

Paula P. Pando will be the next president of @ReynoldsCollege. Read more: https://t.co/a5ajwfgLZ3

[Center for American Progress @amprog]

A new study from @UnitedWay's ALICE project proves that despite positive economic indicators "many Americans are still struggling to afford a basic middle class life." https://t.co/6azfWTkuEk

[Ned Oliver @nedoliver]

Richmond courthouse will no longer turn away people with cellphones after @emilymbadger led her story about evictions with a description of people hiding their devices in the bushes outside https://t.co/N0rzCayXk8

[Brian Ball @VACommTrade]

“A well-trained workforce is one of the most important factors to attract businesses.” -Sec. Ball at #swvaforum

[BLS-Labor Statistics @BLS_gov]

Job openings increase to 6.6 million in March; hires and separations little changed https://t.co/hll2Uc4FZt #JOLTS #BLSdata

[FastForward VA @FastForwardVA]

Across the Commonwealth, training programs situated in Virginia's Community Colleges are preparing the next wave of our workforce. If you're looking to hire more qualified candidates, let's talk. https://t.co/oSCtiD3E5B

[Jimmy Sawtelle, EdD @jimmysawtelle]

Congratulations and welcome home, @KimHunterReed! @goCLTCC and I look forward to working with you again! https://t.co/3XfK7PmHDB

[VA's Comm Colleges @VCCS_SO]

Who knew Virginia’s Community Colleges were such a great option for higher education? Start smart. #WhoKnew?

[FloTrack @FloTrack]

Des @des_linden is the first American woman to win the Boston Marathon in 33 years!!!!! THE DROUGHT IS OVER

[Runner's World @runnersworld]

Desi Linden wins the Boston Marathon in unofficial 2:39:53! First US win since 1985.

[FastForward VA @FastForwardVA]

These women are gaining hands on experience that will prepare them for a career in welding! https://t.co/oWKos7ydkO

[Wesante @Wesante]

"Opioid crisis is causing decline in workforce participation rate." Chris Chmura @germannacc @GCCWorkforce @ChmuraEcon

[Craig Herndon @cherndon]

“One selling point that helped sway Unison was the Danville region’s investment in workforce training, most notably metalworking and precision manufacturing. “ https://t.co/nAHG14LFct

[Danville Community College @DCCPR]

The latest issue of @VirginiaBiz is full of great news about DCC's role in attracting new industry! British #manufacturer @UnisonLtd called investing here "a no-brainer," in part due to our programs in #metalworking & #precisionmachining. Read more: https://t.co/jaxAvftXm4

[Georgetown CEW @GeorgetownCEW]

Men consistently earn more than women in every major occupational group. See more. https://t.co/Np6532bEkK #CEWequity