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1. Can I receive credit for life experience?

   Some of the colleges in the Virginia Community College System recognize experiential learning (means of being awarded Credit for Prior Learning through an administrative determination) when the experience closely aligns with specific course outcomes.  Credit may be awarded based upon an individualized portfolio evaluation, which may be conducted by faculty at the individual colleges. 

   ej-green@vccs.edu - October 13, 2021

2. How does the Credits2Careers portal work?

   Get started on the next chapter of your life today. It's easy, just follow the process below.

   ej-green@vccs.edu - October 19, 2021

3. Where can I complete short-term training?

   

   FastForward is a short-term training program for high-demand industries run out of VCCS, helping Virginians get the jobs they want and the salaries they need.  The career training is different from one college to the next because the workforce needs vary from community to community.

   ej-green@vccs.edu - October 19, 2021

4. What is the difference between a career studies certificate, a certificate, and a diploma?

   Below you will find the definitions of the Career Studies Certificate, Certificate, and Diploma. 

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   Career Studies Certificate
   A career studies certificate program is defined as a program of study of not less than 9 nor more than 29 semester credit hours. Career studies certificate programs are not required to include general education.

   ej-green@vccs.edu - October 27, 2021

5. What is the difference between a degree program, a major, and a specialization?

   Degree Program

   A degree program is a broadly structured curriculum leading to the award of an associate’s degree and is listed on the  diploma.

   Major

   A major is a grouping of 100 and 200-level courses that define a discipline or interdisciplinary specialty.

   Specialization

   A specialization is an area of concentration within an approved major, varying from the parent major by 9-15 credit hours.

   ej-green@vccs.edu - October 27, 2021

6. What is the difference between full-time and part-time?

   Full-time Students: Students enrolled for 12 or more credits in a semester are considered full-time students. 

   Part-time Students: Students enrolled for fewer than 12 credit hours in a semester are part-time students.  

   ej-green@vccs.edu - October 27, 2021

7. Interested in Online Learning?

   When Virginians complete their degree, it does more than just boost a career. A better-educated, better-prepared workforce makes Virginia-based companies more competitive here and abroad. Earn certificates and associate degrees from home – 100% online — from one of our 23 community colleges. Find out which online programs are offered at your local college by heading to our College Locator.

    

   ej-green@vccs.edu - February 16, 2022

8. Where can I get my Joint Services Transcript (JST)?

   Where can I get my Joint Services Transcript (JST)?

   If you serve or have served in the Army, Marine Corps, Navy or Coast Guard:

   • Download and save your JST (Joint Services Transcript), using either the Transcript or Combo Report format from the set of options available on the JST page, to your computer.

   If you are serving in the Air Force:

   ej-green@vccs.edu - January 30, 2023

9. General Step-by-Step for Justice-Impacted Individuals to pursue college programs

   

   

   1. Check if you can go to college: Find out if you can go to college based on your past and the rules in your state. 

   2. Find the right college: Look for a college that has the classes you want to take and is friendly to people who have been impacted by the justice system.

   kvo@vccs.edu - March 6, 2023

10. How Can FastForward Help Previously Incarcerated Students

    
    
    

    kvo@vccs.edu - May 8, 2023

11. Success Stories and Testimonials from Justice-Impacted Individuals

    

    Andrea's life took a remarkable turn after she discovered the transformative power of FastForward. Her story is an inspiring example of how determination and support can pave the way to a brighter future. After spending over eight years in a federal prison, Andrea knew she needed to make a change in her life. Little did she know that FastForward would be the catalyst for her remarkable transformation.

    kvo@vccs.edu - May 8, 2023

12. Understanding Pell Grants for Justice-Impacted Individuals - Free Money for College

    Pell grants are now available for justice-impacted individuals who are currently or were previously incarcerated. This is a great chance for you to continue your education and gain college credit at Virginia's community colleges.

    kvo@vccs.edu - June 22, 2023

13. Glossary

    Glossary

    Use this glossary to look up terms that are unfamiliar to you.

    Advisor/Counselor/Coach/Navigator
    A person at a high school or college who assists a student with choosing their program of study or courses, and may perform a variety of other tasks including assisting with enrollment into classes or assisting with college transfer.

    ej-green@vccs.edu - July 17, 2023

14. Virginia Veterans Network

     

    

     

    ej-green@vccs.edu - June 24, 2024

15. Tech for Troops

    

     

    Tech for Troops empowers the under-resourced Veterans and their families by providing sustainable lifelong digital skills backed through training, education, and technology.

    ej-green@vccs.edu - January 28, 2025

16. Maximize Your Military Experience with a Technical Studies Associate Degree

    Maximizing your military experience by enrolling in a Technical Studies Associate Degree program is a smart way to turn hands-on skills into academic and professional advancement. This degree is designed to recognize and build upon the specialized training and real-world problem-solving experience gained during military service. Whether you've worked in logistics, engineering, IT, or mechanics, the program allows you to transfer military credits and focus on expanding your technical knowledge, leadership abilities, and career readiness.

    ej-green@vccs.edu - April 15, 2025

17. From Service to Success: A Military & Family Resource Fair at Virginia Western

    

     

    ej-green@vccs.edu - May 19, 2025

18. How can I use Credits2Careers to help me explain my military experience?

    Credits2Careers can help you translate your military experience for a civilian career!  Simply follow the steps below to aid you in your career search by enhancing your resume. 

    ej-green@vccs.edu - June 2, 2025