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Scouts leave for the National Jamboree

On July 15, 108 Scouts and 12 adult leaders of the Stonewall Jackson Area Council will depart for the National Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia. The event held every four years draws over 35,000 Scouts, adults, and volunteer staff. Scouts will participate in high adventure activities, community service projects, earn Merit Badges, and more.

Kickoff events for Campaign for 1,000 announced

Gov. Bob McDonnell announced this week the schedule of kickoff events across the Commonwealth for the “Virginia Adopts: Campaign for 1,000.” The campaign is an initiative to match 1,000 children currently in foster care with adoptive families. The governor launched the statewide campaign on May 17 from the steps of the Governor’s Mansion during Virginia’s Foster Care Month. The governor also announced today a social media campaign, “100 days, 100 kids,” which will feature the story of a Virginian foster child awaiting adoption each day for 100 days.

Information technology programs at National College receive an upgrade

Students in Central Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley seeking a fast track to a career in information technology will have more options at National College in Charlottesville and Harrisonburg (www.national-college.edu) this fall, thanks to the introduction of new programs and a thorough re-design of existing program curricula. New programs include career training in network administration and software development & engineering.