the opposite of justice is silence.

“The opposite of justice is not injustice; it’s silence. We can’t be silent now.” Thanks to a passionate speech by … More

New Colossus, from the Statue of Liberty

yearning to breathe free

I am speechless about one of the core principles of our nation so flippantly forgotten. The Statue of Liberty Monument is … More

on creativity and art

A good friend of mine, Christopher Gronlund, is a writer, hominidae podcast genius, and juggler (which fits, given his penchant … More

What is a graphic designer? Flow chart from Briteskies.com blog

Job search strategies for creatives: 2016

I quit my job. I enjoyed the variety and challenges that populated my daily workload, but a part-time gig with limited advancement or … More

Human Resources Management: New Trends for 2016

According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), trends for HR professionals in 2016 will include the “employee experience” and … More

Happy Holidays from NOVA Workforce Development Division!

As we get ready to close our offices for the year and enjoy time off with our families, we’d like … More

Stakeholder Partnerships: from conflict to collaboration

Dealing with stakeholders, especially difficult ones, can be among a project manager’s more frustrating responsibilities. According to the Project Management Institute (PMI) … More

Veteran's Day 2015 - honoring those who have served

Veteran’s Day: honoring those who have honored us

The Office of Veteran’s Affairs provides a history of Veteran’s Day, which began in 1919, when President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the … More

ACLI Faculty Appreciation Day: new ideas and strategies for ESL learning

On October 13, ACLI faculty from all of NOVA’s campuses gathered at NOVA’s Pender location to develop new ideas and … More

Terry McAuliffe: "We've got 900,000 Virginians retiring in the next 10 years, which will create 400,000 to 500,000 new jobs -- 60% of these jobs will require less than a 4-year degree."

Techtober and STEM initiatives

In September, NVTC and NOVA co-hosted a Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC) roundtable discussion on Northern Virginia’s economic future at NOVA’s Annandale Campus. More than … More

5 Secrets to Resilience

Resilience is the ability to adapt to and overcome adversity. Individuals and communities are able to rebuild after devastating tragedies. Violence … More

Governor McAuliffe’s Latino Summit and Executive Order 20

On Wednesday, August 5, staff from NOVA’s Workforce Development Division attended Governor Terry McAuliffe’s Latino Summit, held at George Mason University’s Arlington … More

Fixing the Glitch: the face of cyber security

From cyberattacks to technology malfunctions, our private information is at risk every day. We have developed vast networks, security protocols, and automated … More

Fixing the Glitch: cyber security and broken systems

Remember the AP Twitter hack-and-hoax of 2013, where the Syrian Electronic Army (SEA) gained access to the Associated Press’ Twitter account … More

Beyond college: corporate training and career development

Do you, as an employer, view a degree as the only measure of skills and capabilities for your workforce? The answer … More

Leadership: Truths, Trends, and Training

Leaders can be iconic, causing a shift in how people approach leadership. Unfortunately, a leader who really changes things—a company, a product, or … More