A brief explanation of the mission of Virginia's Community Colleges and how they are organized.

3. Most Virginians live within a 30-minute drive of a VCCS campus.

4. VCCS Governance Structure

5. VCCS Funding

6. Bridging Virginia’s Higher Education Needs

11. High Profile Workforce Training New DCC graduates making the most of opportunity By DENICE THIBODEAU Register & Bee staff writer February 9, 2008 “ Three months ago, the first students in Danville Community College’s manufacturing technician certification program began a very intense, 11-week session designed to make them more employable by the area’s manufacturers. “ Three weeks ago, Swedwood hired the whole class - all 18 of them…”

12. High Profile Workforce Training Rolls-Royce plant deal gave state an education Wednesday, Dec 12, 2007 By JOHN REID BLACKWELL RICHMOND TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITER “ When Rolls-Royce announced plans last month to open a $100 million jet engine plant in Prince George County, company executives said Virginia's education system was a key reason they chose the state. “ The University of Virginia, Virginia Tech and the Virginia Community College system will be actively involved in the Rolls-Royce project , creating two research centers, new professorships, internships and training programs…”