News Archive

2023

Danville Community College Announces 2023 Career Fair, Connects Students and Alumni with Industry Recruiters

Danville Community College (DCC) is excited to announce the 2023 Career Fair, which will be held on April 26 from 10am - 2pm in Oliver Hall in the Temple Building on the DCC Campus. This event is a unique opportunity for students and alumni to connect with industry recruiters and explore potential career opportunities.

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Danville Community College Partners with River District Consulting Group to Provide Professional Development for Faculty and Staff

Danville Community College is pleased to announce its partnership with River District Consulting Group, a leading provider of professional development and consulting services. Through this partnership, all DCC employees have been given the opportunity to take the Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment, a tool designed to help individuals identify and leverage their unique strengths.

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DCC Hosts Inaugural ‘Workforce Viewpoint’ Event for Local Business and Industry Partners

Danville Community College (DCC) held its inaugural ‘Workforce Viewpoint’ event on March 28 at 6 p.m. at the Danville Golf Club. The event, hosted by the DCC Educational Foundation, was a resounding success, with over 100 businesses and industries in attendance to meet the DCC executive leadership team and learn about customized training and services that the college can provide to support workforce and economic development in the local community and surrounding region.

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DCC Hosts Spring Fling: A Day of Fun, Food, and Community Building

Danville Community College (DCC) will be hosting a Spring Fling event, which promises to be a fun-filled day for students, faculty, and staff, on April 5, 2023, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm on the DCC campus.

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DCC to Host Community-wide Open House on April 5

Danville Community College is excited to offer prospective students and their families an opportunity to learn more about the college and its programs through an upcoming Open House event. The Open House will take place on April 5th, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, in the student center on the DCC campus.

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Danville Community College Hosts ‘Knight for a Day’ to Showcase Programs and Career Pathways to Local High School Seniors

Danville Community College (DCC) is hosting upcoming ‘Knight for a Day’ events for high school seniors, guidance counselors, and college advisors from Pittsylvania County Schools and Danville Public Schools. These one-day visits will take place on March 24 and March 31, 2023, respectively, and will showcase DCC's wide variety of programs and career pathways.

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Danville Community College Sees Enrollment Jump for Spring Semester

Danville Community College (DCC) has seen a significant increase in enrollment for the Spring 2023 semester, with a 6% increase compared to the same period last year. This growth is attributed to many factors – most notably, the hard work of the faculty and staff at the college.

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DCC VP Presents Black History Month Heroes at Southside Elementary

Dr. Cornelius Johnson, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Services at Danville Community College (DCC), visited Southside Elementary School in Pittsylvania County on Friday, February 24th, to give a presentation to 400 students about American Heroes for their black history month program.

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February Op-ed with Dr. Jerry Wallace

February has been a busy and rewarding month for Danville Community College (DCC). It has been my pleasure to participate in various visits and community outreach programs to connect with our partners and stakeholders. From touring local businesses to meeting with high school students, our college has been actively involved in engaging with the community.

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DCC Launches Truck Driver CDL Training Program

In response to regional needs and the national shortage of CDL-licensed truck drivers, Danville Community College (DCC), in partnership with Ancora Education, is officially launching a CDL Training Program on March 6.

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