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…”