Modfied: Monday, December 15, 2008

Workforce Services

Workforce Announcements

Tradesmen Continuing Education Courses at the HEC
Summer and Fall 2008
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Registration Form

Teachers Wanted to Score the Praxis Test Online.
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Nursing Simulation Lab Specialist Position at the HEC
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Click here for other Regional Job Opportunities


Explore the career of your dreams

Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook

Career Prospects in Virginia

Career Voyages

Contact the HEC Career Counselor, Hope Harris-Gayles
at 434-572-5446, for more ideas on finding the right career.

The Center of Nursing Excellence
A workforce initiative of the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center

The Halifax Educational Foundation, Inc (HEF) and the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center (HEC) are collaborating to make The Center of Nursing Excellence (CNE) a reality in Southern Virginia. The instituions were awarded $511,885 and $158,000 respectively by the Tobacco Indemnification and Community Revitalization Commission (Tobacco Commission) to create the CNE.

The Center of Nursing Excellence will provide nursing education and training for all levels within the nursing profession under one roof. In addition, the CNE will serve as a regional hub for existing nursing higher education partners to collaborate in the development and implementation of multiple levels of nursing education and training. Click here to read more

Nettie Simon-Owens (HEC) and Brenda Yancey (Halifax Educational Foundation) observe construction of the Center of Nursing Excellence. Nettie and Brenda have been instrumental in the vision and execution of the CNE project.

For more information on Workforce Services, please contact Nettie Simon-Owens at 434-572-5477. We are striving to exceed your expectations.
Southern Virginia Higher Education Center (HEC) - 820 Bruce Street - South Boston, Virginia 24592 - 434.572.5440 - 1.800.283.0098 - (FAX) 434.572.5462