Virginia Ready Reaches Milestone Enrollment of 1,000 Scholars
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In six months, VA Ready has helped one thousand Virginians reskill for a career path with better opportunities
“Hitting this milestone is truly humbling, gratifying, heartwarming, and perhaps most importantly, encouraging. This number represents 1,000 Virginians who found the courage in difficult times to learn new skills and earn a credential. We salute them. Caren Merrick, CEO of VA Ready ALEXANDRIA, Va. (PRWEB) February 09, 2021
The Virginia Ready Initiative (VA Ready), a 501(c)(3) public-private partnership dedicated to retraining under- and unemployed Virginians and helping them secure in-demand positions, today celebrates the official enrollment of 1,000 Scholars across the state.
Dec 15, 2020
Olney Central College’s eligibility to allow students to complete testing for certification as medical office assistants and coding and insurance specialists has been renewed through 2025 by the National Center for Competency Testing.
The NCCT is an independent credentialing organization that has tested healthcare professionals across the nation since 1989. OCC has been recognized as an authorized NCCT school for more than a decade.
The designation enables OCC’s Medical Office Assistant students to take the National Certified Medical Office Assistant and National Certified Insurance and Coding Specialist tests.
“The certifications verify our students have the skills needed for the field,” said Associate Professor Amie Mayhall. “The certifications give employers confidence in hiring them. It ensures employers these students have the skills they need. Having the certifications also differentiates and distinguishes these students from other candidates in the i