John Tyler Community College has been offering higher education to the Chester, Virginia, area for more than 40 years. The school offers career enhancement courses for those who need computer skills, skilled training for entry-level construction and manufacturing positions and EMS training. Students also have the option to take teacher re-certification courses, driver education training and review classes for waste water licensure through the college's Extended Learning Department.
John Tyler Community College offers a series of certificate programs and associate degree programs. Certificate programs are available in small business management, paralegal studies and surgical technology. Associate degrees in business management, liberal arts and general studies are available for those students who wish to transfer to another college. Students who want to immediately enter the workforce can earn an associate degree in an applied science program such as nursing, funeral services or early childhood development.
John Tyler Community College
13101 Jefferson Davis Highway
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 796-4000
jtcc.edu
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College aims to provide students with the opportunity to earn a two-year degree, certificate degree or career training. The college is located approximately 30 miles from Chester, Virginia, and offers technical and occupational plans for students seeking an associate degree in applied sciences and applied arts programs. Programs offered in this category include American sign language-English interpretation, paralegal studies and nursing. Career training certificates are available in automotive technology, welding and floral design. J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College also offers online distance learning for students.
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
P.O. Box 85622
Richmond, VA 23285
(804) 371-3000
jsr.vccs.edu
Southside Virginia Community College offers eight campuses. Productivity and team-building skills are just some of what is learned through the college's Center for Workforce Development. Non-credit training courses required by many medical and state professions are also offered via the college's continuing education program.
Students looking for a two-year program can choose from courses such as fire science technology, technical studies and human services. Certificate courses are available in automotive diagnosis and tune-up, health sciences and cooperative career development. For students interested in career studies certificates, there are more than 20 to choose from. Course selection includes cosmetology and barbering, bookkeeping and gaming technology. The main campus is located approximately 40 miles from Chester, Virginia, and offers a variety of transfer programs to other area universities.
Southside Virginia Community College
109 Campus Dr.
Alberta, VA 23821
(434) 949-1005
southside.edu