Workforce Programs



J1 Visa Program Paves Way for International Exchanges

Valencia Community College has been approved by the U.S. Department of State to accept Exchange Visitors on a J visa. [...]


Valencia Cited as Model for Getting More to Graduate in Inside Higher Ed Article

Funding Completion February 22, 2011 By Hilary Pennington Leading a college or university today is more challenging — and more [...]


Valencia Gets Advice on Cyber Security

Valencia faculty and staff hear experts in computing explain the developing field of cyber security. [...]


Valencia Professor to Influence National Nursing Policies

Dr. Linda Speranza has been appointed to the National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice. [...]


Valencia Professors Write a How-To Book for Young People Interested in Entering the Health Care Field

Professors Dr. Linda Speranza and Dr. Diane Reed are co-authors of the new book, “Heads Up: Successful Strategies for Planning a Career in Health Care.” [...]


Culinary and Pastry Students Win at State Competition

Valencia Culinary and Pastry students took home honors in the ACF State Competition this year at the Restaurant and Lodging [...]


White House Puts the Spotlight on Community Colleges

Today, a live webcast of the first-ever White House Summit on Community Colleges will highlight the important role that community [...]


State Board Approves Baccalaureate Degrees

Today, the Florida State Board of Education gave Valencia the green light to offer bachelor’s degrees for the first time with [...]


Memorial to Officers is Dedicated

Dozens of officers from multiple municipalities, along with Valencia staff and students, were in attendance for the unveiling of the [...]


Program Will Train Software Developers of the Future

Valencia Community College is partnering with UCF and three other colleges to create a new Bachelor of Applied Science in Software Development. [...]