CHESTER and MIDLOTHIAN, Va. – More than two-thirds of careers require some education beyond high school. Now’s your chance to explore some of the higher education options available to you and your family. On October 30, 2017, John Tyler Community College in partnership with the Virginia Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers will hold its annual College Night. Representatives from more than 75 colleges and universities will be on hand to answer your questions and to talk to you about a variety of topics, such as programs, classes, paying for college, the application process, and student resources.
College Night is open to all high school students and their parents, as well as to adult learners who are thinking about starting or continuing their college educations. It will take place from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. in the Nicholas Center at John Tyler Community College’s Chester Campus, located at 13101 Jefferson Davis Highway. There is no charge to attend.
For additional information about the event, contact Dr. Ann Sorensen, internship and career placement coach, at asorensen@jtcc.edu or 804-706-5166.
John Tyler Community College, celebrating 50 years of providing educational opportunities to Central Virginia, is the fifth largest of the 23 community colleges in Virginia. With campuses in Chester and Midlothian and off-campus classrooms throughout the area, John Tyler offers affordable, quality programs for students who want to earn a degree or certificate, transfer to a four-year college or university, train for the workforce, or switch careers. The College, which served more than 13,900 students during the 2016-17 academic year, offers more than 60 majors, including associate degrees and certificates. The institution also serves more than 9,400 learners annually through the Community College Workforce Alliance.