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College and Career Quick Tips for a Successful Future!
Chesterfield Technical Center

Soon you’ll be graduating from high school…YEA!!
So what’s next??
2 or 4-year College?
2 Yr. Community/Junior College & then transfer to a 4yr. College?
Specialty School? Community College while Working? The Military?
Go to Work Full-time?
Lots of choices and lots of opportunities! But the best time to start preparing for your future is in
your junior year so you can spread the details out and reduce the stress in your senior year. Just
remember, the choices do not get any easier by delaying the decision and the effort it takes to go
and do what you want.

So let’s get to it:
 College Information:
o College Time Line
o ACT & SAT Test Tips
o 4 year Colleges
o 2 year Colleges
o Financial Aid & Scholarship Facts

 Employment Information
o While in high school
o After graduation

 Military Information

 Specialty Career Schools:
o Automotive/Trades Schools
o Business/Computer/Electronics Schools
o Culinary/Baking/Hospitality Management/Dietetics/Nutrition
o Nursing/Dental/Medical/Veterinary
o Photography/Digital/Animation

 Apprenticeships
o CTC Apprenticeship Partnership
o State of Virginia Apprenticeship Program
o Other Local Apprenticeship Programs
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College Information:

COLLEGE TIME LINE:

Seniors:

1. Take SAT and/or ACT tests in October, November, or December. Read more under SAT/ACT
section for helpful tips and why you want to take the tests more than once!
2. Submit your college applications as soon as possible! Get them done!! Check for early or
special deadlines for students interested in medical majors and scholarships.
3. Submit FAFSA form electronically as soon after January 1st as possible. The sooner you
submit the FAFSA, the better the chances for financial assistance. See more information under
the Financial Aid section of this site.
4. Start checking out financial aid/scholarship opportunities in the fall and once all the college
applications are mailed, start concentrating on the scholarship applications.

Juniors:

1. Best time to take SAT and/or ACT tests is at the end of your junior year. Take 2 SAT’s and an
ACT test in the spring after you have had a full year of English, math and science. You will be
brilliant as compared to your level of knowledge when you start your senior year because over
the summer most of us do a major brain-dump!!!
2. Start researching and visiting colleges. You wouldn’t buy a car without a test drive! Be sure to
“test drive” the colleges that interest you!
3. If your college requires SAT II tests which are specific subject tests like algebra, biology, US
History (UVA, etc.) take test no later than spring of your junior year. Most colleges do not
require SAT II tests but UVA and a few others do. Check early on!
4. Get volunteer/community service hours so that you are better candidate for scholarships.
5. Start researching scholarships. Know what is expected of you so that you have what the
scholarship committees are looking for when you are a senior.

1. Richard Bland College (Junior College) prefers, and 4-year colleges and universities require,
SAT and/or ACT test scores. The tests are used as indicators for success at college.

If you are planning to attend a community college or a specialty school, the SAT or ACT
will most likely not be required. You will, however, need to take placement tests at area
community colleges.

2. SAT & ACT registration materials are available from CTC or your home school guidance
offices. Make sure you enter YOUR high school test code (Do Not Enter CTC’s!) on the
registration form. You can register on-line but will need a credit card. Students with
significant financial needs should see home school counselors for test fee assistance.

3. Note the test dates and registration deadlines. Seniors, try to take the test as soon as possible so
there will be time to take the test again if your scores are not high enough.

4. There is an advantage to taking the tests more than once! If you take the test several times,
colleges usually will use the highest verbal and math scores. If your ACT is higher than your
combined SAT scores, then they will take that entrance test score.

5. ACT tests are designed differently from the SAT I test. The ACT is only 1/4 math (SAT is 1/3
math) and also tests science, English and reading skills. The ACT writing test is optional but
many colleges prefer that you take it. The SAT tests for math, critical reading and writing.
The ACT does not have a guessing penalty, which the SAT does. Do not guess on the SAT; it
takes points away from your correct answers!!! Follow the directions! If you do not know the
answer, leave it blank!!!! Some students do much better on the ACT than the SAT I, so keep
that in mind.

Websites:

SAT: www.collegeboard.com – Site to register for SAT tests and take practice tests. Also,
a great site for college information and searches, scholarship information, etc.
Phone: (866) 756-7346

ACT: www.act.org - Site to register for ACT test and practice tests. Learn what colleges
require the optional essay test. CTC recommends that you take the optional essay test.
Phone: (319) 337-1000 Registration Inquires: (319) 337-1270

March to Success: www.march2success.com/index.cfm - site for SAT prep tests

1. Pick 3-5 schools. Get on the computer to check out college majors and courses in your area of
interest. Applications are on-line. Most colleges prefer that you apply on-line. As a result,
application fees are less for on-line applications than hard copy applications. Always check the
Financial Aid information on that college website, too, for scholarship deadlines, etc.
2. Print an on-line application and fill it out as your rough draft. PROOF READ and make
corrections. Transfer the information to the final official application on-line. Do not hit submit
or mail your application until it has been proofread! Pay attention to the directions. Details
count when being compared to other students applying for college! Accuracy is critical.
3. Do one college application per week so that you won’t feel overwhelmed. Make getting into
college and the application process “homework” one or two days a week.

4. Do not procrastinate! With rolling admission colleges (i.e.: Longwood, etc.), students are
selected as applications are received. Once the seats are filled, there are no more opportunities!

5. If you want to be a college athlete, be sure to go through the NCAA Clearinghouse as soon as
possible to learn what it takes to be eligible. You would register with the NCAA at the end of
your junior year. https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/common/

6. Clean up your Facebook and other social networking sites because college admissions offices
have used the sites to evaluate the applicants further and 38% said what they saw “negatively
affected” their views of the applicant.

7. Select an E-mail address that doesn’t give admissions a negative image, like “hotchick” or
“allman”. Provide colleges and employers with a professional E-mail address.

8. Application fee waivers are available for qualifying students through college admission offices.
See each college’s website for details.

9. Depending upon what the college essay is requesting, your college essay could speak to the
admissions representatives about your passion for your field of study with a brief description of
how that passion has evolved in your life. You may also want to mention any good reasons for
weaknesses with regards to GPA (difficult transition into high school but regained focus and
direction late in sophomore year with desire to attend CTC), low standardized test scores,
family/personal illness, etc. You want to give them info that is not already written on your
application… the stuff between the lines that makes you stand out as an individual, not just
another applicant! Be sure to proof read!!!!!!
Essay Websites: http://www.quintcareers.com/college_application_success.html and
continues at: http://www.quintcareers.com/college_application_essay.html
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http://www.collegeboard.com/student/apply/essay-skills/9406.html

College Related Websites:

Virginia Education Wizard (VA Community College info & transfer agreements to 4-year
Universities: https://www.vawizard.org/vccs/Main.action

Virginia View: http://www.vacareerview.org/

Petersons: www.petersons.com

College Board: www.collegeboard.org

Quintessential Career (has everything!!): www.quintcareers.com/student.html

College Search: www.fastweb.com

College Search, blog, etc: www.anycollege.com

College videos: www.anycollege.tv

Common Application: www.commonapp.org

Admission Statistics from Dept. of Education College Navigator:
http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/

College Choices: www.usnews.com/college

More about HBCU’s: www.usnews.com/blackcolleges

Nat’l Clearinghouse for Single Mothers in Higher Education:
www.wilson.edu/wilson/asp/content2.asp?id=2874

Quick Overview of College Info with Videos of 135 Schools
www.SchoolsonDemand.com

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Two Year Community Colleges
(John Tyler Community College & J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College)
or the last 2-Year Junior College in Virginia
(Richard Bland College - College of William & Mary):

General Community College Information:
1. Community Colleges are a great place to take a couple of courses of interest or get more skills
so you can earn more money. You can also attend part-time or fulltime, day or at night. You
can earn a two year degree in a specific career field or attend certificate courses that will
help you have skills that employers are looking for.

2. In the Richmond area there are several two-year colleges to consider so check out John Tyler
Community College in Chesterfield County (www.jtcc.edu ), J. Sargeant Reynolds Community
College located in Henrico County and downtown Richmond (www.reynolds.edu ) and
Richard Bland College –College of William & Mary located south of Petersburg, which has
dormitories on campus (www.rbc.edu ).

Transfer from a 2-year Community College to a 4-year College for the last 2 years in your major!

1. If you are planning to attend a community college and then transfer to a four-year college, you
need to work closely with the admissions counselors at both the community college and the
four-year college to make sure you take a curriculum that will transfer the most credits. Ask
questions before you spend money on the courses! But, the good news is that guaranteed
admissions and articulation agreements between the community colleges and 4-year colleges
has made the transfer process much more clear and easier. Starting at a community college
is a great way to save money since community colleges are less expensive than 4-year colleges.
See https://www.vawizard.org/vccs/Main.action for all sorts of helpful information about
community college programs, transferring to 4-yr colleges and career assessments, college cost
calculator and financial aid estimator.

2. Most often, if you are considering transferring, it will be recommended that you complete the
Associate in Arts & Sciences degree. This is a complete two-year program designed to allow
you to enter a four-year college as a junior, having completed the liberal arts
requirements (the English, math, science, etc. types of courses) and begin taking the courses related
to a specific major.

Basic and advanced searches for transferring community college liberal arts credits to 4-year
Virginia colleges: https://www.vawizard.org/vccs/Main.action

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Scholarships and Financial Aid:
1. Ask your parents to find out if where they work offers scholarship opportunities.

2. Take note of what is offered by your school through the PTSA, school clubs, etc. The fewest
number of students are applying to “your high school only” scholarships compared to
scholarships for everyone in the Chesterfield County or the country!

3. Ask your school Career Center Coordinator about current postings and keep checking back.

4. Make an appointment with your home school G.R.A.S.P. (Greater Richmond Area Scholarship
Program) representative to find out what is available.

5. Find out what scholarships and financial assistance is available through the colleges that
interest you. Always check with each college’s Financial Aid offices about scholarships!!!

6. Check out the Internet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Loads of opportunities! There are scholarships for left-
handers, people with two different eye colors, bowlers, etc. in addition to scholarships for
minorities, persons that have done community services, have great grades, etc.

7. ***FAFSA is IMPORTANT for everyone to know about!! The FAFSA (Free
Application for Federal Student Aid) is the primary tool used by colleges and most
specialty schools to determine what they can give you for financial aid. The FAFSA
Worksheet is available on-line. The best way to apply is on-line. The on-line form keeps you
from making mistakes! HERE’S the BIG TIP: Get your properly completed form to FAFSA
as soon as you can after January 1st so that you will be considered while the greatest amount of
financial aid money is available. The later you apply or submit your FAFSA paperwork, the
less money will be available. Your best chances for financial assistance, should you qualify,
will be in the winter into early spring. www.fafsa.ed.gov

8. BE VERY CAREFUL about getting SCAMMED!
 Do not pay for scholarship information or getting scholarship matches.
 Do not provide credit card or bank account numbers to any scholarship group.
 Watch out if you are selected as a finalist for a contest/scholarship that you did not enter.
 DO NOT PAY FOR FAFSA! There are a number of bogus sites saying that they will
process the FAFSA for a fee! DO NO SUBMIT! Could cost you more than you think…
they will have your credit card number along with your and your parent’s social security
numbers!!!! Pay attention to the details!

More information on scholarship scams:
www.ftc.gov/os/2008/05/collegescholarshipfraudpreventionrpt.pdf
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9. Most importantly… APPLY for the scholarships! Lots of students research scholarships but
never complete the forms or do the essays, etc! You have to apply to get the money! Some
scholarships are very easy to complete and others are more time consuming. Make sure you
make a copy of your completed scholarship application before submitting or mailing.

Some on-line Scholarship and Financial Aid websites to look at are:

 Your school website lists scholarships: (http://chesterfield.k12.va.us/CCPS/schools/high_main.htm )
 The Community Foundation scholarships: www.tcfrichmond.org – local scholarships
 Fast Web: www.fastweb.com – links you to many databases for free scholarship search

 Sallie Mae’s free scholarship search: www.CollegeAnswer.com
 Peterson’s: www.petersons.com – largest free undergraduate database
 College Board: www.collegeboard.com
 Student Aid: www.studentaid.ed.gov - government site on grants and special link for minority
languages

 College Net: www.collegenet.com - search for scholarships by age, sports, nationality, etc.
 Scholarship Experts: www.scholarshipexperts.com
 Financial Aid.Org: http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/average.phtml
 Scholarship.Com:
http://www.scholarships.com/scholarships-for-high-school-students.aspx ;
 Federal Scholarships, etc.: www.studentjobs.gov/e-scholar.asp
 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): www.fafsa.ed.gov

 FAFSA4caster is an online tool that helps students and parents determine their current
eligibility for federal student aid. Check out www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov to learn how much
aid they would receive if they applied today.

 MyFSA is an online account that provides students with access to college and scholarship
searches, career and self-assessment tools, and other valuable resources regarding college
and financial aid. Students can learn about MyFSA's various functions and set up MyFSA
accounts at www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov/myfsa

 Student Scholarship Search: www.studentsscholarshipsearch.com
 Scholarship List for College Bound Seniors: http://scholarships.fatomei.com/college.html
 Scholarships & College info: www.zinch.com

 Federally funded scholarships, grants, internships geared to high school students:
www.studentjobs.gov/e-scholar.asp

 Student success stories & descriptions of need-based financial aid programs:
www.studentaidalliance.org

 Job Corps: www.jobcorps.gov

 AmeriCorps: www.americorps.org (Eligible for education upon successful completion of
service)

 More about college finances: www.usnews.com/payingforcollege

 Popular Private Loan Web Sites (US News & World Report – Sept. 2009, College Edition):
www.studentlendinganalytics.com
www.SimpleTuition.com

 CTC Scholarships

Check local businesses, banks, hospitals and places where you work
for
more scholarship opportunities.

Career Bound Before You Graduate from High School;

1. While you are still in high school, get a job (retail, food oriented); and if you have skills, get
a job in your area of interest and skills or start your own business (mowing lawns, baby or
animal sitting, computer repair, etc.).

Employers look for good work habits and will pay more for experience. That part-time job
will also help you earn an income for personal expenses (car, insurance, gas, etc.).

Don’t forget that good job recommendations open the door to future jobs in your area of
interest and eventual career based on the skills learned at CTC.

2. Get your driver’s license and make good decisions in order to keep it. You need that
driver’s license to get to work, so follow the rules of the road and remember that you are
underage! Some jobs require that you have a clean driving record, so don’t lose your
driver’s license because of poor choices!

3. As a CTC senior you will have more skills and knowledge, so get a job or internship/clinical
in your area of interest and skills as soon as possible. Many times those part-time jobs can
become fulltime jobs upon graduation from high school!!

Career Bound after Graduation:

1. Use your Workplace Transition job, internship, clinical or part-time job to your advantage! If
you seek a “dream” job or place of employment, don’t just think about it, go for it!! Employers
are looking for workers who want to work for them!! Take advantage of the lack of great
employees and apply for your “dream” job.
In your interviews and cover letter of your application, be sure to talk about the skills you
learned in high school/CTC that can help you in the job like computer skills and the computer
programs that you know; accounting, marketing, math, team-working and communication
skills. You have to tell the employer why you are the best person for the job!
2. Stay in touch with CTC and home school Career Centers for work opportunities. When times
are good economically, we get lots of great jobs both fulltime and part-time.

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3. Networking is a big part of finding out about different career opportunities, who’s hiring, etc.
Talk to your teachers, counselors, Career Center Coordinators and professionals in the field.
Do not forget the customers you currently help at work; they can often help you get your foot
in the door of the job you want.

*** You never know who will be your valuable link to the job or training program you so
desire, even your parent’s friends and neighbors are connected to jobs and employers!
Make sure they have a great impression of you and talk to them! They could talk to their
employers about you, help get your application noticed and a job interview by
recommending you highly!
4. Often, opportunities to further your education are available through the business for which you
work. Businesses will assist you further your education in their career field by making
allowances for you to take time off from work to attend classes and sometimes businesses will
reimburse employees for the cost of coursework if grade C or better is earned. Just ask!

Websites for career searches:

 Virginia Wizard: https://www.vawizard.org/vccs/Main.action

 Virginia View: http://www.vacareerview.org/

 Career One Stop: www.acinet.org

 Career Planning: www.fastweb

 Career Exploration: www.asvabprogram.com/

 Bureau of Labor Statistics: www.stats.bls.gov

 Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/oco

 Distance Learning Quiz & Resources: www.quintcareers.com/student.html

 Richmond Times Dispatch newspaper: www.inrich.com

 Hot Jobs –Yahoo: http://hotjobs.yahoo.com

 Snag a Job: www.SnagaJob.com (hourly jobs)

 Go Jobs: www.gojobs.com;

 Indeed.Com: www.indeed.com

 Career Builders: www.careerbuilders.com

 Chesterfield County Jobs: http://www.chesterfield.gov/

 Federal Jobs: www.jobsfed.com;

 Monster.Com: www.monster.com

 Craig’s List: www.craigslist.org

 Virginia Employment Commission:
http://www.vec.virginia.gov/vecportal/seeker/listing.cfm

 Summer & Seasonal Jobs for Teens: www.quintcareers.com/student.html

 Certification Programs: www.quintcareers.com/student.html

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The Military:
1. Take the ASVAB test offered at your high school sometime this year. The ASVAB is a career
exploration test that is free, and it is considered one of the best career interest tests available. It
helps you explore 200 civilian and military careers and matches your interests with various
careers.

2. Talk to teachers/people who have served in the military to get some insights.

3. Get on the Internet and research the various service branches.

4. Talk very carefully to recruiters in the Commons area of your home school. Do not give your
name or phone number to them unless you want to hear further from them (a lot!!).

5. Take a trusted family member or friend with you when talking to a recruiter to help you ask all
the necessary questions and make sure you understand what they are saying. Make sure all of
the promises are in writing.

Website for ASVAB (& SAT) Prep: https://www.march2success.com/index.cfm

Websites for various branches of service:
Air Force 800-423-8723 www.airforce.com
Army 800-USA-ARMY www.goarmy.com
Coast Guard 800-438-8724 www.gocoastguard.com
Marines 800-MARINES www.marines.com
Navy 800-372-NAVY www.navy.com

Selective Service: www.sss.gov

There is no draft but the law requires all males to register for Selective Service as soon as they
turn 18 years old.

Financial Aid to college can be withheld from males who have not registered.

 Just be sure you compare what you will get at a specialty school to what you can get at a
community college because the cost difference between the two types of schools is
significant!!

 Remember too that specialty school credits do not always transfer (or are not recognized) by
2-year or 4-year colleges/universities should you decide to transfer and pursue a degree in
your field of interest. Ask the 4-year college/university admissions office about
transferability of specialty school credits before signing the contract to attend a specialty
school.

 In some cases, you have to sign a contract when attending a specialty school. That contract
binds you to payments even if you stop attending. On the other hand, you pay for your
classes as you register at a community college, so your commitment is one semester at a
time, not longer.

 Visit the campus. Ask lots of questions about their promise of job placement (in Saudi
Arabia?).

 Ask the Human Resource professionals in the field or a company/hospital where you are
want to work what they think of the graduates from the specialty school and if they hire
them.

 Ask to see about scholarship opportunities like Imagine America for schools who belong to
Career Colleges Association. CTC has 3 - $1,000 scholarships to award to deserving
students who want to attend specific specialty schools for automotive, culinary, computer,
etc.

 Virginia View has an extensive search engine for finding Specialty Career Schools at
http://www.vacareerview.org/ under School Search 411 on the home page.

Richmond Area Career Colleges: See Schools – Academic-Colleges or Schools - Expertise or
Schools - Vocational in Yellowbook.com for career training in massage therapy, computers,
security, bartending, barbering, medical, nursing, real estate, dental assisting, cosmetology, taxes,
etc. CTC does not endorse any of these schools.

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Listed below are some Specialty Career Colleges along with 2 & 4-year Colleges
and Universities offering career specific training/education:

 Automotive & Trades fields
 Computer/Electronics/Business fields
 Culinary/Baking/Hospitality Management/Dietetics/Nutrition
 Nursing/Dental/Medical fields
 Photography/Digital Imaging/Animation

Automotive / Trades Schools:
The Apprentice School
4101 Washington Ave.
Newport News, VA 23607
(757) 380-3809
www.apprenticeschool.com
All trades are taught. They also have a college athletic program.

Advanced Technology Institute (ATI)
5700 Southern Blvd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(800) 468-1093
www.auto.edu
Auto Tech & Auto Diesel, HVAC, High Performance, Maritime Welding

Baran Institute of Technology
1289 Blue Hills Ave
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(800) 243-4242
www.BaranInstitute.com
Autobody, Automotive, Diesel
Auto Tech, Diesel Tech, Auto Body Tech

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
P.O. Box 85622
Richmond, VA 23285
(804) 371-3000
www.reynolds.edu
Automotive Technology

Lincoln College of Technology
9325 Snowden River Pkwy
Columbia, MD 21045
1-800-924-9325
www.lincolntech.com
Auto Tech

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Nashville Auto Diesel College (NADC)
1524 Gallatin Rd
Nashville, TN 37206
1-800-228-6232
www.nadcedu.com
Auto & Diesel Tech, Repair Collision, High Performance Engines, Performance Fabrication

University of Northwestern Ohio (4 yr Bachelor & 2yr. Associates degree program)
1441 N. Cable Rd.
Lima, Ohio 45805
(419) 998-3120
www.unoh.edu
High Performance Motorsports, Auto, Diesel,
Agriculture Equipment, Alternative Fuels

.
Ohio Auto Diesel Technical Institute
1374 East 51st St.
Cleveland, OH 44103 .
1-800-322-7000
www.ohiotechnicalcollege.com
Auto Collision, Auto Tech, Diesel Tech, Small Engine Tech.

Tidewater Community College (TCC)
1428 Cedar Rd.
Chesapeake, VA 23322
(757) 822-5028
www.tcc.edu
Auto Technology, Toyota T-Ten program, Daimler Chrysler CAR program

Universal Technical Institute (UTI)
721 Lockhaven Dr.
Houston, TX 77073 & Mooresville, NC (NASCAR Tech Institute) Florida for boats & motorcycles
1-800-325-0354
www.uticorp.com
Auto Tech, Diesel Tech, NASCAR, Motorcycle & Motorboats

Wyotech
Laramie, WY & Blairsville, PA
1-800-521-7158
www.wyotech.com
Auto Technology, Diesel Technology, Collision/Refinishing Technology

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Computer/Electronics/Business Schools:
BetaTech
7914 Midlothian Turnpike
Richmond, VA
330-0111
www.betatech.edu
Medical, Computers, Legal, & Networking

Bryant & Stratton
8141 Hull Street Rd.
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 745-2444
www.bryantstratton.edu
Accounting, Administrative Assistant, Business Mgmt, Paralegal Studies – NOW offer Bachelor Degrees.

DeVry Institute of Technology
Arlington, Chesapeake & Manassas, VA
(866)338-7934
Accounting, Business Admin, Computer Info Systems, Electronics, Telecommunications Mgmt & Technical Mgmt.
www.devry.edu

ECPI
800 Moorefield Park Drive
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 330-5533
www.ecpi.edu
Computer programming, Medical Assistant, Electronic
Repair, Computer Admin. Assist., Micro Electronics Chip Training,
Network Admin. Software

ITT Technical Institute
300 Gateway Centre Parkway
Richmond, VA 233235
(804) 330-4992
www.itt-tech.edu
Electronic Engineering Technology & Information Technology (Associate Degrees)

Lincoln Technical Institute (LTI)
9325 Snowden River Pkwy
Columbia, MD 21045
1-800-924-9325
www.lincolntech.edu
Electronics

Strayer University
2820 Waterford Lake Dr.
Midlothian, VA 23112
763-6300
Computer and business oriented courses for undergraduate degree.
www.strayer.edu

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Culinary/ Baking / Hospitality Management / Nutrition, etc. Schools:
Baltimore International College Programs: Culinary Management (Baccalaureate)
Commerce Exchange Hotel, Restaurant & Catering Mgmt (Baccalaureate)
17 Commerce Street Hotel, Motel, Innkeeping Mgmt (Associate)
Baltimore, MD 21202 Food & Beverage Mgmt (Associate)
(800) 624-9926 x120 Professional Cooking (Associate)
www.bic.edu Professional Baking & Pastry (Associate)
Professional Cooking & Baking (Associate)
Culinary Arts (Certificate)

Lincoln Culinary Institute
(Formerly Connecticut Culinary Institute) Programs: Advanced Culinary,
85 Sigourney St. Professional Pastry & Baking
Hartford, CT 06105 Advance Italian Culinary Arts `
(800) 762- 4337
www.ctculinary.edu

James Madison University Programs: Hospitality & Tourism Management;
Office of Admissions, MSC 0101 Dietetics (Dept of Health Sciences), minor in Nutrition.
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
(540) 568-6147
www.jmu.edu

Johnson & Wales University Programs: Baking & Pastry Arts (B & A)
801 West Trade Street Culinary Arts (B & A*)
Charlotte, NC 28202 ` Culinary Nutrition (B)
(866)-598-2427) Food Marketing (B)
Programs also in Providence, RI; Food Service Management (B)
Denver. CO. Hospitality Management
www.jwu.edu Food & Beverage Management (A*, 1st yr only)
Culinary Arts Certificate Program*

Pennsylvania Culinary Institute Programs: Baking & Pastry Arts (Assoc. in Applied Science)
(also known as Le Cordon Bleu) Culinary Arts (AAS)
717 Liberty Ave. Hospitality Management (AAS)
Pittsburgh, PA
(800) 432-2433
www.paculinary.com

The Culinary Institute of America Programs: Culinary Arts Mgmt (Bachelor of Prof. Studies)
433 Albany Post Rd. Baking & Pastry Mgmt (BPS)
Hyde Park, NY 12538 Culinary Arts (Associate in Occupational Studies)
1-800-CULINARY Baking & Pastry Arts (AOS)
www.ciachef.edu Registered Certificate Program in Baking & Pastry Arts

Stratford University Programs: Culinary Arts (Associate in Applied Science)
Tysons Corner Campus Hotel and Event Management (Assoc. Applied Sci.)
7777 Leesburg Pike, Lobby North
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 821-8570
www.stratford.edu

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Virginia Tech Programs: Hospitality & Tourism Management
104 Burruss Hall
Blacksburg, VA 24061
(540) 231-6000
www.vt.edu/admissions/

Community College:

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Program: 2 year Culinary Arts in Associate in Applied
P.O. Box 85622 Sciences degree with or without additional
Richmond, VA 23285 apprenticeship. The apprenticeship is a three-year
(804) 371-3000 program while attending Culinary Arts classes.
www.reynolds.edu

Other Virginia Universities with dietitian programs: Norfolk University, Radford University, Virginia Tech & Virginia State
University.

Nursing / Dental / Medical / Veterinary Schools:
Jefferson College of Health Sciences Programs: BS degrees in: Biomedical Sciences,
920 S. Jefferson Street Emergency Services, Health & Exercise Science
Roanoke, VA 24016 Healthcare Mgmt, Nursing, Physician Assistant
888-985-8483 Associate degree: Nursing
888-985-8484 Applied Associate degree: Paramedic, Fire & EMS
www.jchs.edu Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Respiratory

2 year Community Colleges:

John Tyler Community College Programs: Nursing (Associate in Applied Science)
Chester Campus Allied Health Preparation (Career Studies Certificate)
13101 Jefferson Davis Hwy Pharmacy Technician (Career Studies Certificate)
Chester, VA 23831
796-4000 Transfer to 4 yr University with AAS in Nursing
www.jtcc.edu or by taking the Arts & Sciences (AS) for Transfer/University
Parallel program.

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J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Programs: Dental Laboratory Technology (AAS)
P.O. Box 85622 Medical Laboratory Technology (AAS)
Richmond, VA 23285 Nursing (AAS)
(804) 371-3000 Opticianry (AAS)
www.reynolds.edu Respiratory Therapy (AAS)
Career Studies Certificates: Critical Care; Dental
Assisting; Emergency Medical Tech: Basic, Cardiac & Paramedic;
Emergency Nursing; Health Care Tech; Health Records Coding
Tech; Medication Administration; Ophthalmic Assistant;
Perioperative Nursing; Pharmacy Technician; Respiratory Therapy;
Surgical Technology

Transfer to 4 year University with AS in Nursing, etc. or by taking the Arts & Sciences (AS) for Transfer/University
Parallel program.

4 year Colleges:

Old Dominion University Programs: Dental Hygiene (BS)
Hampton Boulevard Health Sciences
Norfolk, VA 23529 Nursing (BS)
(757) 683-3685
www.odu.edu

Virginia Commonwealth University Programs: Dental Hygiene (BS)
821 W. Franklin St. Dentistry (D)
Richmond, VA 23284 Nursing Anesthetist (MS)
828-1222 Nurse Practitioner (MS)
www.vcu.edu Occupational Therapy (BS & MS)
Nursing (BS)
Radiation Sciences (BS)

Nursing: (nursing programs available at more Therapeutic Recreation:
schools than listed below) Hampton University
Christopher Newport University Longwood College
Eastern Mennonite University Old Dominion University
George Mason University Radford University
Hampton University Virginia Wesleyan College
James Madison University
Liberty University
Lynchburg College Respiratory Therapy:
Norfolk State University College of Health Sciences
Radford University J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Shenandoah University Shenandoah University
University of Virginia

Physical Therapy: Occupational Therapy:
Hampton University (Doctoral degree) James Madison University
Marymount University (Master’s degree) Shenandoah University
Old Dominion University (Master’s degree) Virginia Commonwealth University
Shenandoah University (Master’s degree) College of Health Sciences

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Speech/Language Pathologist:
James Madison University (Bachelor’s degree)
Norfolk University (Bachelor’s degree)
Old Dominion University (Master’s degree)
Radford University (Bachelor’s & Master’s degrees)
Longwood College (Bachelor’s degree)
University of Virginia (Bachelor’s)

Veterinary Technician/Assistant:
Blue Ridge Community College
Northern Virginia Community College
Virginia State University

Pre-Veterinarian:
Longwood University
Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Tech

Veterinarian:
Virginia Tech (Master’s & Doctoral degrees)

Hospital based nursing programs:

Bon Secours Memorial School of Nursing Programs: 3-year diploma, RN
8550 Magellan Parkway, Suite 1100
Richmond, VA 23227
627-5300
www.mrmcnursingschool.org

Southside Regional Medical Ctr. Programs: School of Nursing: 2 year diploma, w/out pre-reqs, RN.
School of Nursing School of Radiation Sciences: 2-year certificate
801 South Adams Street (Career as a radiographer)
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 862-5800 Required Liberal Arts courses taken at Richard Bland College
www.srmconline.com

Photography/Digital Imaging/Animation Schools:
2 year Community Colleges:

John Tyler Community College Programs: Fine Arts 1 + 3 Transfer Program; Studio & Visual
Chester Campus Communications degree; the Arts & Sciences (AS) for
13101 Jefferson Davis Hwy Transfer/University
Chester, VA 23831
796-4000
www.jtcc.edu

Art Institutes (32 locations) Programs: 3D Animation, Commercial Photo; Web Design;
www.artinstitutes.edu Digital Filmmaking & Media; etc.

Full Sail Programs: Computer Animation; Digital Arts & Design;
300 University Blvd, Suite 160 Film; Games Development; Entertainment Business, etc.
Winter Park, FL 32792-9862
(800) 226-7625
www.fullsail.com

Hallmark Institute of Photography Program: 10th month Art, Technology & Business Photo course
P.O. Box 308
Turners Falls, MA 01376
(413) 863-2478
www.info@hallmark.edu

School of Communication Arts Programs: Digital Filmmaking; Digital Art & Animation -
300 Wakefield Crossing Drive Special F/X; Digital Media Arts/Internet Arts; Digital Audio
Raleigh, NC 27614 Production & Design; Interior Design; etc.
(800) 288-7442
www.higherdigital.com

4 year Colleges:

Averett University
420 W. Main St.
Danville, VA 24841
(434) 791-5659
www.averett.edu

Bridgewater College
402 East College St.
Bridgewater, VA 22812
(540) 828-8000
www.bridgewater.edu

Virginia Commonwealth University Programs: Graphic Design; Kinetic Imaging;
821 West Franklin Communications Arts; Photography & Film;
Richmond, VA 23284
828-1222
www.vcu.edu

Savannah College of Art & Design
Savannah, Atlanta & Lacoste, GA
(800) 869-7223
www.scad.edu
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Apprenticeship Programs

CTC Trades Students Affiliation with Associated Builders and Contractors
(ABC) Apprenticeship Program:

Students who have completed a CTC trades class (Electricity, HVAC or Plumbing), have passed
all of the ABC modules, and have worked for one year through the Workplace Transition Program
(WTP) will be considered for the 2nd year of the adult apprenticeship program through Associated
Builders and Contractors.

Associated Builders and Contractors support CTC in the following manner:

 Students must have 80% passing rate of ABC modules in NCCER’s Wheels of Learning
program in order to interview with member employers.

 Employers attend CTC’s Trades Interview Day and talk with all qualified students. The
employer follows-up with students they are interested in hiring.

 Students sign a transcript release with NCCER to get a free transcript of modules passed at
CTC. NCCER Wheels of Learning modules are recognized nationwide and students can
use the transcript to prove their level of learning so that they do not have to repeat the 1st
year of the apprenticeship program.

 ABC assists National organization (NCCER) with list of apprenticeship candidates.

 CTC graduates can attend ABC’s Adult Apprenticeship program to continue the 3-4 year
night time training program to become a Journeyed technician.

 ABC assists National organization (NCCER) with list of apprenticeship candidates.

 CTC Electricity, HVAC & Plumbing completers and high school graduates should talk to
their employer regarding their attending ABC’s Apprenticeship program. Registration for
apprenticeship classes occurs in the summer and it is up to the employer to register their
employees for these classes. It is the employer who pays for the apprenticeship course.

 Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) contact is Darlene Hart at 346-4222.

The following information is from the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry’s
Apprenticeship website at:

http://www.doli.virginia.gov/apprenticeship/registered_apprenticeship.html

Registered Apprenticeship

The Virginia Registered Apprenticeship is a "win-win" approach to workforce development that
provides a combination of on-the-job training and related classroom instruction to more than
14,000 apprentices (employees) throughout the Commonwealth.

The Virginia Registered Apprenticeship currently meets the needs of approximately 2,000 Virginia
sponsors (employers) who use custom-designed programs to train their workforce. Employers
provide on-the-job training for their employees in a variety of occupations, ranging from high tech
to highly skilled trades.

Virginia Registered Apprenticeship Employee Information:

Eligibility and Requirements

 As a full-fledged employee of the sponsoring company, a registered apprentice completes a
minimum of 2,000 hours of supervised on-the-job training and a minimum of 144 hours of
related classroom instruction for each year of apprenticeship.
 Apprenticeship terms are occupation specific, but the average term is four years.
 Successful completion of the registered Apprenticeship Program earns the apprentice
nationally recognized state certification as a journeyperson.
 All apprentices are registered through a Department of Labor & Industry apprenticeship
representative.

Finding a Program

 Speak with your employer to see if your place of employment is a registered apprenticeship
sponsor or if there is interest becoming a sponsor.
 If you work for a registered apprenticeship sponsor, have your employer contact a local
Virginia Department of Labor & Industry apprenticeship representative to register you as an
apprentice.

On-the-Job Training

The apprentice's sponsor provides on-the-job training through qualified journeypersons.

Related Instruction

Related instruction may be provided through your local community college, a vocational and technical center or, in
some instances, at your place of employment.

 Check out the State’s website above for the lengthy list of apprenticeship
opportunities with the state that include: airplane mechanic, cosmetologist, barber,
computer technician, drafter, electrician, etc.!!

 There is also a site to show what businesses have used apprentices in the past.

 Check with the Apprenticeship department to find out who is currently looking for an
apprentice.

Other Area Apprenticeship Programs:

Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC – 4 year program)
Mrs. Darlene Hart at 346-4222

Central Virginia Electrical Contractors (4 year program):
Mr. Pat Harmon at Hermitage Technical Center, Phone 756-3020

Unions:

Local Union 666 – Richmond Electricians’ Joint Apprenticeship Committee (4 year program):
Mr. Gary Duff, Ashland office, Phone 353-2655, www.rjatc.org

Local 10 – Plumbers & Steamfitters (5 year program):
Call Main Office at 231-4233 and ask for apprenticeship office.

The Chesterﬁeld County public school system does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, disabilities or national
origin in employment or in its educational programs and activities. More info: http://chesterﬁeld.k12.va.us/htm/ccps_pages/compliance.htm