2. Adult Career PathwaysAdult Career Pathways
NOVA’s Adult
Career Pathways
i fprogram is for
underemployed
or unemployed
workers, low‐
wage workers, g ,
work‐eligible
immigrants with
strong English
skills, and young
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career starters
with a high
school diploma
or GED.
Get One‐On‐One help with….
• Choosing the right program for you and
your career goals.
• Applying for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
for studies.
• Finding other sources of funding for
education or training.
• Identifying opportunities available to you
at NOVA.
• Completing an application to attend NOVA• Completing an application to attend NOVA.

3. With commitment to
the values of access,
opportunity, student pp y,
success, and excellence,
the mission of Northern
Virginia Community
College is to deliver
ld l iworld‐class in‐person
and online post‐
secondary teaching,
learning, and workforce
development to ensure
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our region and the
Commonwealth of
Virginia have an
educated population
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Gateway to the
American Dream
and globally
competitive workforce.

4. You are ready for the next step in your career.
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Opportunities:
We can help you create
a path to your future!
Opportunities:
• NOVA courses for credit
• Non‐credit Workforce Development
programs
• Professional Certifications
• Co‐enrollment with community
education partners
Training Futures
Computer CORE
Year‐Up
Goodwill Industries
Adult Career Pathways

5. Gateway to the
NOVA offers:
Gateway to the
American Dream
O o e s
• Over 100 programs of study
• Daytime, evening, weekend courses
• Eight (8) campuses in Northern Virginia
C i Al d i A d l• Campuses in Alexandria, Annandale,
Arlington, Ashburn, Manassas, Reston,
Springfield, Woodbridge
• Distance Learning through online courses,
l d l h b d
Adult
telecourses and virtual hybrid courses
• Guaranteed admission to over 50 four
year colleges to complete a Bachelor’s
• College Career Counselors Adult
Career
Pathways
• Guidance for securing financial assistance
• Excellent faculty
• Great friends