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Virginia’s community colleges, Opportunity Scholars announce partnership to secure workforce

Rebecca Barnabi
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The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) and Opportunity Scholars will announce a strategic partnership aimed at helping more students successfully obtain higher education and workforce training to pursue skilled careers and high-paying jobs.

VCCS Chancellor David Doré and Opportunity Scholars CEO Rachael Schaefer will sign a Memorandum of Understanding at VCCS headquarters in Richmond on Friday.

The memorandum will focus on helping more students secure better paying jobs and careers in Virginia.

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