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Manassas Park discusses NOVA partnership to rebrand workforce-training program
Summary
City Manager Cole presented a Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) partnership with three decision points — program name, eligibility and course menu — and the board debated residency rules, employee eligibility and inclusion of certification tracks such as the state 'Fast Forward' program.
City Manager Cole led a detailed presentation on a proposed workforce-training partnership with Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), framing the work as a rebranding of an earlier 'early college' effort and laying out three decision points: what the program should be called, who should be eligible, and which courses or certification paths should be offered.
Cole said NOVA will host program details on a website and recommended a limited menu of classes based on regional job postings. He described the state Fast Forward credentialing tracks and said the program’s aim is to help participants obtain actual certifications, not just complete prep coursework. Board members debated whether to limit eligibility to residents (several suggested one-year residency) or to include city and school employees (some argued for supervisor approval for job-related training). Cole will circulate name options and a poll for the board and return with an updated course menu and coordination with NOVA.
