Virginia Tech Newport News Center

Meet Jay Grant, Virginia Tech Newport News Center Advisory Council Member! Jay Grant serves as Executive Director for the Hampton Roads office of Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC). He and his office specialize in affordable housing production/preservation, wealth-building, small business assistance, commercial corridor revitalization, and community resilience in effort to support a thriving region. To find out more about Jay and to meet the other members of the Newport News Advisory Council, visit: https://lnkd.in/eiCkTHEa

Registration is now open! The Women Impact Virginia Summit 2024 will be held on Tuesday, October 22, at the Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg. The summit will feature a diverse array of speakers sharing their personal stories of triumphs and challenges, offering invaluable advice and resources to foster confidence, and discussing how to build influence both at work and in the community. Whether you're a woman seeking personal or professional growth, an ally supporting gender equality, or someone interested in learning from diverse perspectives, the Women Impact Virginia Summit has something for everyone. https://lnkd.in/exD6c3VA

Registration is NOW OPEN for the first cohort of VAST's Fast Track to Semiconductor Careers Chip Fabrication and Nano Characterization certificate program. Register at cpe.vt.edu/vast.html

Meet Steve Cook, Virginia Tech Newport News Center Advisory Council Member! Steve is the Chief Innovation Officer, Hampton Roads Workforce Council. He has worked in economic development at the local and regional level in our area for over 20 years and is currently the Chief Innovation Officer overseeing the Business, Youth Services and Talent Alignment operations for the Hampton Roads Workforce Council. To find out more about Steve and to meet the other members of the Newport News Advisory Council, visit: https://lnkd.in/eiCkTHEa

Three components of critical conversations are high stakes, varying opinions, and strong emotions. These elements make certain conversations challenging but very important in today’s community.    Join us for a new workshop series on critical conversations in our community. Learn from experts and leaders in the greater Richmond region to engage in more critical conversations with friends and peers, work colleagues and family members about topics that affect our community every day.  Our first workshop will be held on July 10, 2024, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. at the Richmond Center! Virtual options are available! Topic: Learning the Alphabet: LGBTQ+ 101 To learn more about this workshop and to see the other ones we have coming on July 24th and August 14th visit us at: https://lnkd.in/eAvfe3xE Registration is required!

Working on your Summer Goals? Registration is still open for Virginia Tech’s Introduction to Data Analytics online course. This course is designed to unlock your potential and power your career over 6 weekly virtual sessions. Space is limited. For more information (including a list of the course modules) and to register for Virginia Tech's Data Analytics online course visit https://lnkd.in/ervMjFzv Upon competition of the program, participants will receive a certificate of completion from Virginia Tech including CEUs based on total contact hours. Registration closes July 28th!

Meet Katelyn Byrd, Virginia Tech Newport News Center Advisory Council Member! Katelyn currently serves as the Chief of Enterprise Services at ITA International, where she plays a pivotal role in enhancing the organization’s internal operations to support external customer satisfaction. To find out more about Katelyn and to meet the other members of the Newport News Advisory Council, visit: https://lnkd.in/eiCkTHEa

We had a great time representing Virginia Tech and the Virginia Tech Newport News Center at Jefferson Lab’s open house event yesterday! Thank you to our neighbors at Jefferson Lab for organizing an incredible day of open access to the this amazing lab! Virginia is for science lovers! 🔬🧲🔋🧬

Data analytics skills are in high demand across a wide variety of careers and industries. Register now for Virginia Tech’s Introduction to Data Analytics course and power your career into the future. The six-week course starts Wednesday, July31, and will meet online each Wednesday from 2 – 4 p.m. Participants will establish a strong foundation in data analytics concepts and develop skills that can be applied to their specific organizations/industries. Upon successful competition of the course, participants will receive a certificate of completion from Virginia Tech including CEUs based on total contact hours. https://lnkd.in/ervMjFzv