QVCC in the News
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WORKERS IN THE STATE CAN LOOK TO DARWIN FOR ANSWERS (Editorial)
...Through a partnering effort with our region's employers and our two community colleges, Quinebaug Valley Community College and Three Rivers Community College, the Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board (EWIB) is making technology and online courses a major focus of its investment strategy...
– The Day
April 6, 2008
Asnuntuck Community College in Enfield,
Manchester Community College and
Quinebaug Valley Community College in Danielson will receive state
funds to replace equipment when the State Bond Commission meets March 28,
Gov. M.
Jodi Rell announced Wednesday.
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– Hartford Courant
March 20, 2008
BUSINESSES ARE CONCERNED ABOUT HIGHER ENERGY EXPENSES
Businesses in Northeastern Connecticut once again cite the cost of health
insurance as their top concern, but this year, energy costs have jumped to
the No. 2 spot. Many of those participating in the 2007 Business Outlook
Survey also said they were concerned about slowing tourism and the work
ethic and reliability of the work force...The survey
results will be discussed at a breakfast with area legislators on April 10
at Quinebaug Valley Community College.
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– Worcester Telegram
March 13, 2008
The University of Connecticut is getting tougher and tougher to get into, but a new program now guarantees a spot for community college students. Students from the state's 12 community colleges who earn at least a B average and an associate's degree will be guaranteed admission to UConn's six campuses under an agreement between the university and the state's community college system that was announced Wednesday...The agreement expands a pilot program launched three years ago at the Manchester, Three Rivers and Quinebaug Valley community colleges that has put 140 students into the pipeline and sent 18 students to UConn to date. More
– Hartford Courant
November 15, 2007
PROFILE OF A NEWSMAKER: INSTRUCTOR AT QVCC BECOMES US CITIZEN
In the news: Ling-chuan Chu, a psychology and sociology instructor at Quinebaug Valley Community College in Danielson, took an oath Friday in Hartford to become an American citizen. More
– Norwich Bulletin
September 11, 2007
MANUFACTURING PROGRAM IN WORKS
The Connecticut Business & Industry Association is working with the state
Community College System to provide more technical training and education in
advanced manufacturing to help students and companies in Connecticut and
western Massachusetts.Plans call for a new certificate program in "lean
manufacturing" and supply chain management, the philosophy derived from
Toyota's production system; and expanded computer numerical control, or CNC,
machining training using web-based simulators. Community college students
and manufacturing workers will take part in the program. The U.S. Department
of Labor is funding the training effort through a $1.77 million grant CBIA
received in October 2006...Faculty members who are helping to write a
curriculum for the certificate program are...Mark Vesligaj from Quinebaug
Valley Community College in Danielson....More
– Hartford Courant
August 14, 2007
FAIR HOPES TO SHOW HELP IS AVAILABLE
Kerry Fair knows firsthand the frustration of needing help without knowing where to turn. Growing up in rural Woodstock, Fair watched as her father struggled to raise his family while juggling food, medical and fuel bills. And while help was available, Fair said the lack of information about specific types of aid, and how to get it, prevented her father from seeking assistance...Wednesday, area residents will have the opportunity Fair did not -- the ability to access more than 35 social, medical and service services at the first Community and Provider Fair. The fair, hosted by Service Providers Area Network, will include representatives from Day Kimball Hospital, the Department of Social Services, End Hunger CT and several other organizations...In addition to social service information, the fair's Quinebaug Valley Community College venue also will offer educational information for those attendees heading back to school after an absence. More
– Norwich Bulletin
July 9, 2007
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HOLDS AWARDS DINNER
Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Connecticut held its first awards and recognition dinner to honor 64 supporters and volunteers...Businesses honored include Attorney Tom Borner, Morse Lumber, Wayne Jolly of Jolly Concrete, Killingly Building Supply, The Home Depot, Brian Singleton of Lowe's, Soyini Waltin of Frito-Lay, Diane Williams of Quinebaug Valley Community College, Gary Osbrey of WINY Radio, KWP, James Pious of the Nutmeg Container Corp., AAA Staffing Company, Foster Corp., Mike Douglas of Wal-Mart in Putnam, Tony Chabot of EWave Media, Scott Chace of Chace Lumber, Putnam Savings Bank and Rogers Corp. More
– Norwich Bulletin
July 4, 2007
PROFILE OF A NEWSMAKER: Quinebaug Student Sees Historical Sites Up Close
In the news: Steven Barcomb of Canterbury was one of three Connecticut students, and the only Connecticut community college student, who spent two weeks in China as part of an International Scholar Laureate Program Delegation on Anthropology & Archaeology.
Background: Barcomb lives in Canterbury and began attending Quinebaug Valley Community College in Danielson in fall 2004. He is a student maintenance worker at the college. More
– Norwich Bulletin
July 3, 2007
CONSTRUCTING A WORK FORCE FOR THE BUILDING TRADES
With home construction vital to the region's economy, a builders' group gets a grant to help train a new generation for good-paying jobs.
.....But builders across Connecticut have a big incentive to find more able-bodied and nimble-minded young workers. They are competing for a declining pool of workers from 20 to 34 years old — Connecticut recorded an estimated decline in this category of more than 10,000 in the most recent five-year period available — even as demand for construction gets stronger. And the trades need 95,000 new workers nationwide in the next decade just to replace those who will be retiring....
So the Home Builders Association of Connecticut has started a new program with a $300,000 federal grant that will help train the plumbers, electricians and carpenters of the future. “We call it our school-to-career program,” its coordinator, Tim Murney, said. “We're working on an ad campaign to get students from eastern Connecticut to sign up for courses.” Courses will be offered by Quinebaug Valley Community College in Danielson initially, but Murney hopes that all the community colleges in the state eventually will jump on board. More
– The Day
July 1, 2007
GRADUATES SAY THEY WILL RECALL WOODSTOCK ACADEMY FONDLY
...Stephanie Conley, mother of Michael Conley, who will be attending Quinebaug Valley Community College to study computer networking, said the staff was very dedicated. "I feel they give the kids a very good education, and they have a very committed, supportive staff," the Brooklyn resident said... More
– Norwich Bulletin
June 25, 2007
PROFILE OF A NEWSMAKER: ALUMNA LEADS QVCC GRADUATION CEREMONY
In the News: Donna Grant of Pomfret was chosen as
the mace bearer, leading the commencement at the May 31 Quinebaug Valley
Community College graduation.
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– Norwich Bulletin
June 23, 2007
QVCC EXPECTED TO RECEIVE FUNDING
The State Bond Commission is expected to approve $258,855 to fund improvements to Quinebaug Valley Community College. More
GROUP TO MARK CUSTER'S LAST STAND
A Quinebaug Valley Community College group will hold a presentation Monday to commemorate Custer's last stand. More
– Norwich Bulletin
June 21, 2007
WINDHAM GRADS WILL REMEMBER FRIENDSHIP, SCHOOL SPIRIT
Valedictorian Katelin Collard reminded students the struggles and missteps during their four years at Windham High School are what brings them together as Whippets.....Keynote speaker Beverly York, curator and director of education at the Windham Textile Museum, gave students maxims to live by...York, a lifelong Willimantic resident, graduated from Windham High School in 1972. In addition to her work at the museum, she teaches history and humanities at Quinebaug Valley Community College...More
– Norwich Bulletin
June 20, 2007
The Citizens National Bank awarded 14 $1,000 scholarships May 23 at the 17th annual Quinebaug Valley Community College Night. More
– Norwich Bulletin
June 14, 2007
"YOU ARE READY FOR THE FUTURE," QVCC GRADUATES TOLD
Family and friends gathered Thursday night on the grass at the amphitheater of Quinebaug Valley Community College, some with folding lawn chairs, some with blankets, and many with an eye to the dark gray clouds rolling in above the green...More
– Norwich Bulletin
June 1, 2007