The Great Resignation is upon us. In September alone, about 4.4 million workers walked away from unfulfilling or low wage jobs, looking for more promise, purpose, and pay. Community colleges are stepping up to offer Americans paths to careers, but the route from college to job isn’t always clear. Nearly 40 percent of adults surveyed
Northwest Vista College ranks high in several categories on the list for Top 25 Community Colleges for Hispanics by Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine, released in the February/March issue. NVC is a Hispanic Serving Institution and has a current Hispanic enrollment of 64 percent, which is an increase from 57% in 2014. Hispanic Outlook magazine
Northwest Vista College has received a Grow with Google – HSI Career Readiness Program micro-grant from the Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities. NVC was one of 35 Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) invited to apply. The micro-grant, which is expected to impact approximately 700 Northwest Vista College (NVC) students per academic semester, includes an initial
From the Plus+STEM Team Our first face-to-face meeting with the NVC Plus+STEM student cohort was on Friday 18, 2022. For many of the students, it was among one of the first times they had been to campus To help support our students as they transition back, our first activity was a campus tour in small groups.
The Geography and Environmental Studies Discipline at Northwest Vista College now has $33,000 in scholarships available to students with pre-majors in Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, and Geography and Environmental Sustainability. These scholarships are a gift from the Microsoft Community Empowerment Fund – a grant NVC recently received (read more about it here). They are targeted
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The peaceCENTER is reimagining its future and transitioning its leadership and location to Northwest Vista College. After being in the San Antonio community for nearly 30 years and advocating for peace initiatives, NVC will help move the organization forward. Annual Blessing of San Antonio Peacemakers To celebrate the peaceCENTER’s move to NVC, representatives from NVC’s
Northwest Vista College’s January 2022 Bragging Breakfast was hosted by College Services. Agenda items: SACSCOC 5th Year Interim Report Congratulate Academic Success for their Spring Faculty Convocation. Attendance was 382! Enrollment Report Encourage students to enroll for Start II & Flex II Return to Campus First two weeks of classes remotely Return to work Monday,
The health and wellness of students, faculty and staff at Northwest Vista College is the highest priority. For the Spring 2022 semester, Northwest Vista College, along with sister colleges within the Alamo College District, will begin the semester remotely with most scheduled classes meeting online for the first two weeks, from January 18-29. Click Here
Starting in January, students can earn in-demand credentials for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Personal Fitness Trainer (PFT) programs in just 12 weeks at Northwest Vista College. The awards prepare students to take exams for nationally recognized certifications. For the Spring 2022 semester, NVC is fast-tracking its Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certificate program and some
Students enrolled in Northwest Vista College (NVC) Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, can now apply for Carl D. Perkins Grant Child Care Program funds. This could be a game changer for the average 1 in 4 students who are attending college and also raising kids. Part- or full-time students who are working toward an
From Dr. Lisa McGoldrick Director of Community Collaborations There are more than 16,246 living alumni of Northwest Vista College in multiple countries around the world. Join this powerful network as a NVC Wildcats Alumni member and reconnect with the place you once called home. It’s the next best thing to being here! Since 1995, NVC
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