NOVA Workforce IT Sector Planning Next Steps

The follow-up session to the Building Regional Career Pathways event on September 15, 2016 focused on how to partner together to build successful career pathways for in-demand occupations as directed by WIOA with a focus on the Greater Washington region and the Information Technology sector. Emphasis was on Northern Virginia Technology Council’s (NVTC) December report on in-demand careers, skills needed by job-seekers, employer engagement and training partners to assist job-seekers on NOVA’s training options/guided career pathways. On February 15^th we held this follow-up and was provided with valuable feedback.

We are now preparing for the next phase of this work. The proposed model (LINK) is intended to show how students can start at any of our organizations (Adult Ed, Workforce Development Boards, post-secondary institutions, or community-based organizations) in order to access the Regional IT Career Pathway we will develop. The idea is that this regional pathway will serve all students: some students will have a high-level of support needed as they complete basic skills; others will access the pathway with more advanced skills. Some will enter the workforce after attaining IT fundamentals training, and may return later; still others will pursue more advanced training immediately after their initial skills-development. Along the way, we will support students with the wrap-around services available through our region-wide partners. To further develop this concept will demand input from all of our partners in order to reflect the best strategy for meeting the needs of our community.

We have five sessions in April that will last 60-90 minutes and take place via Meet Me Conference. We understand that due to scheduling constraints, a call-in option is necessary. With that in mind, please register for one or more events of your interest:

Building Regional Career Pathways: Basic Skills Assessments

Date/Time: April 18^th, 10:00am-11:00am

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/building-regional-career-pathways-basic-skills-assessments-tickets-33126133156

Building Regional Career Pathways: Soft Skills

Date/Time: April 18^th, 1:00PM-2:00PM

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/building-regional-career-pathways-soft-skills-tickets-33127697836

Building Regional Career Pathways: Basic IT Skills

Date/Time: April 19^th, 10:00am-11:00am

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/building-regional-career-pathways-basic-it-skills-tickets-33127841265

Building Regional Career Pathways: Job Placement & Business Engagement

Date/Time: April 19^th 1:00PM-2:00PM

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/building-regional-career-pathways-job-placement-business-engagement-tickets-33127980682

Building Regional Career Pathways: Philanthropy

Date/Time: April 20^th, 10:00am-11:00am
Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/building-regional-career-pathways-philanthropy-tickets-33128124111

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STEM Education Lab Manager Job Opening

Please share with anyone who might be interested.  

Virginia Tech is partnering with Qualcomm to develop a STEM education laboratory for middle schoolers and also upper elementary and high school students, their teachers, principals, and other administrators.

We have a lab manager position opening (available immediately) for our Thinkabit RoboCrafting Lab and our World of Work Lab at our campus in Falls Church City, just inside the DC beltway, serving Northern Virginia and DC public schools.  The starting salary range is likely $50K or above plus benefits (including free graduate-level tuition at Virginia Tech), depending on qualifications.

https://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/68096

The position is part of both Virginia Tech's College of Engineering and the School of Education in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.  The labs are modeled after our partner Qualcomm's prototype in San Diego (https://youtu.be/H2Pk75QD0OM) .

Women in Technology Meet Appian

The Women In Technology - Workforce Development Committee would like to inform everyone that our first Meet The Company of 2015 will be hosted by Appian.

This is a fast growing company helping to kick-start networking, job searching, and exploration of technologies. Appian is actively hiring, will have games at this event and will feature their Chief Technology Officer speaking about Appian culture. In recognition of the MLK holiday they will also discuss their diversity & Women's Leadership Program at Appian. 

This is a free event and participants are encouraged to bring resumes and/or business cards.

​Please register for ​this event in advance: http://bit.ly/AppianMTC​

NASA's Pathways Intern Employment Program

Job Title: NASA's Pathways Intern Employment Program

Department: National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Agency: Langley Research Center

Job Announcement Number: LA15I0002

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/388590400

SALARY RANGE:	$44,615.00 to $67,161.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:	Tuesday, December 9, 2014 to Tuesday, December 16, 2014
SERIES & GRADE:	GS-0899-7/9
POSITION INFORMATION:	Multiple Schedules - Internships
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 9
DUTY LOCATIONS:	1 vacancy in the following location: Hampton, VA View Map
WHO MAY APPLY:	U.S. citizens who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment pursuing a Master's or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Applied Sciences or Physics on at least a half-time basis in accredited educational institutions.
SECURITY CLEARANCE:	Not Applicable
SUPERVISORY STATUS:	No

JOB SUMMARY:

The NASA Pathways Intern Program provides students with the opportunity to explore NASA careers and

Imagine how this can work for government and schools!

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Noblis internships for undergrads in Falls Church

Noblis is now accepting applications for our Summer Internship Program!

from Jessica Thigpen, PHRLead Employee Relations, EEO and Diversity Strategist at Noblis, VP, Diversity at NOVA SHRM

Summer Internship Program 

Summer Internship Program

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A summer at Noblis is a summer well spent. If you are a student who is looking for good pay, valuable real-world experience, and the ability to apply your coursework, Noblis is the place for you.