
Workforce Development and Training is excited to invite employers to participate in our Spring 2025 Internship, Career, and Graduate Fair on April 09, 2025. The fair is designed to connect top talent with leading employers like you. This event presents a unique opportunity for your organization to engage with a diverse pool of students and graduates from various disciplines, eager to explore internship, career, and graduate opportunities.
By participating in this event, you will have the opportunity to:
Following your completion, please visit the following secured site: https://igfn.us/form/QHNCsw to process your payment. If you are in need of an invoice, or alternative payment source such as a check, please let us know. Deadline to Register: March 26, 2025.
Phone: 804-257-5780
Email: workforcedevelopment@vuu.edu
Henderson Center, 1014
1500 N. Lombardy St.
Virginia Union University, VA 23220
Overview:
Workforce Development and Training’s mission is to help students gain valuable work experience, develop essential skills, and build the habits needed to succeed in today’s global job market. Our goal is to position VUU as the top provider of workforce talent in the region.
Students have the chance to engage in hands-on learning experiences, develop the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career and life after graduation.
Services:
Program Faculty:
Jessica M. Gilbert
Director of Workforce Development and Training
(804) 318-4110
jmgilbert@vuu.edu
@vuuworkforcedevelopment
Workforce Scholarship :
Workforce Development and Training offers a variety of educational and professional development opportunities aimed at enhancing employability and fostering career advancement.
By partnering with local industries and employers, VUU’s workforce development initiatives provides practical experience and valuable resources that help individuals transition successfully into the workforce or advance in their current careers.
Students must complete an internship, attend Career and Work Readiness Programs and attend various fairs offering Internship, Career, and Graduate Admission opportunities.
Interested?
Contact the Office of Financial Aid
Office: 804-257-5880
E-mail: finaid@vuu.edu
Internship Schloarship Program
Virginia Union University Workforce Scholarship provides students an opportunity to participate in an internship that offers experiential learning and the development of skills, habits, and experiences for students through career readiness, professional, and workforce development.
Eligibility:
Requirements:
Stipend Eligibility:
Resources
Graduate Admissions at Virginia Union University:
https://www.vuu.edu/academics-at-union/academic-schools/vuu-global-online-graduate-professional-education
College and Scholarship Search:
https://www.petersons.com/scholarship-search.aspx
LSAT Prep:
https://www.khanacademy.org/prep/lsat
GRE Prep:
https://gre.magoosh.com/4
Kaplan Test Prep:
https://www.kaptest.com/gre/free/free-gre-practice-test
Panther Opportunity List:
https://vuu-my.sharepoint.com/:x:/g/personal/ypwilliams_vuu_edu/EZ5fKGDDGqZAtv17bX8vhYQBnpD82QHrEPdr7lcVwdFSxQ?e=az3aK4
Handshake:
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Micro-Internships:
Coming Soon!