2020

Governor’s Initiative Key to Increasing Access to Local Jobs
Get a Skill, Get a Job, Give Back. That is the vision of Governor Ralph Northam’s proposed G3 initiative, designed to support Virginia’s students. If approved by the state legislature in the coming weeks, the plan will open new pathways to success for low- and middle-income Virginians to gain employment in high-demand jobs.

DCC Quality Control Instructor Earns NIMS Certification
DCC Instructor Josh Worthley earned the NIMS Inspector certification last semester, which allows the conducting of on-site student-made part inspection.

Drone Business Takes Flight Following DCC Course
“Being able to fly a drone places you at the ground floor of numerous opportunities,” Martel said. “Flying drones gives you a whole new perspective of filming and taking pictures.”
Two recent Danville Community College (DCC) students have launched a company that uses drones to feature real estate.
Students Named to DCC President’s Honors List for Fall 2019
192 Danville, Pittsylvania County, and Halifax County residents were recently named to the Danville Community College President’s Honors List for the Fall 2019 semester.
Students Named to DCC Vice President’s Honors List for Fall 2019
200 Danville, Pittsylvania County, and Halifax County residents were recently named to the Danville Community College Vice President’s Honors List for the Fall 2019 semester.
2019

With ‘Wondrous’ Futures Ahead, DCC Students Earn GEDs
Danville Community College recognized its Fall 2019 Middle College GED graduates during a ceremony on Tuesday, December 17, on DCC’s main campus.

DCC Hosts Amazon, Sumitomo Fiber Optic Fusion Training
Danville Community College hosted 30 trainees during Amazon Web Services’ first fusion splicing training on the east coast this week.

DCC Hosts, Wins State Manufacturing Trades Competition
The team from Danville Community College won first place in the Virginia Division during the recent Project MFG competition held at the Gene Haas Center for Integrated Machining on the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research’s campus in Danville’s Cyber Park.
DCC’s New Welding Instructor Talks Power of Trades Education
Danville Community College has hired a new welding instructor.
Project MFG: America’s Next Great Generation Rises in Danville
When Project MFG, Next Generation Manufacturing Challenge rolls into Danville, pay close attention—You’re not only looking at a contest to put manufacturing skills to the test, but you’re also looking into the future; a much brighter future as Danville comes together to rise and shine.