| Name |
Address |
Commentary |
| Universities
and Colleges |
| Community College Workforce Alliance |
(804) 371-8120 |
Your ONE STOP for Workforce Development in the Richmond area! |
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J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
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700 East Jackson Street | Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 523-5029
1651 East Parham Road | Richmond, VA 23228 (804) 523-5368
1851 Dickinson Road Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 523-5400 |
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College - Virginia's newest community college - was founded in 1972 to serve the capitol region in and around the city of Richmond. In just over 25 years, J. Sargeant Reynolds has grown into the third largest college in the Virginia Community College
System. |
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John Tyler Community College
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13101 Jefferson Davis Highway, Chester, VA 23831-5316
800 Charter Colony Parkway, Midlothian, VA 23114-4383 (804) 796-4000
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For the last 40 years, John Tyler Community College has been serving the community as a public two-year institution of higher education.
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University of Richmond: The School of Continuing Studies
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28 Westhampton Way, University of Richmond, Virginia 23173 |
The School of Continuing Studies offers part-time and non-traditional students of all ages degree and certificate programs, enrichment opportunities, professional training, college course work - in short, a University of Richmond education. |
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University of Virginia School of Continuing & Professional Studies
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104 Midmont Lane, P.O. Box 400764. Charlottesville, VA
22904-4764 (800) 346-3882 |
Through the School of Continuing and Professional Studies, students earn undergraduate and graduate degrees, certificates, and professional relicensure. With a robust travel and learn program, professional development certificate programs, and a rich distance learning portfolio, SCPS opens the doors of the University to a diverse range of adult students. |
| Virginia
Commonwealth University (VCU)
|
Richmond, Virginia 23284
(804) 828-0100 |
Located on two downtown campuses in Richmond, Va., Virginia Commonwealth University ranks among the top 100 universities in the country in sponsored research and enrolls 30,000 students in more than 195 certificate, undergraduate, graduate, professional and doctoral programs in 15 schools and one liberal arts college. |
| Municipalities
Continuing Education |
| Adult
Career Development Center
|
119
West Leigh Street Richmond, VA 23220 (804) 780-8311
|
A.C.D.C.
is a creative, non-traditional, multifaceted Richmond City Public School
program which has over the thirty-two year history excelled at meeting the
needs of all age groups, from infants to mature adults. We serve
non-traditional students seeking the G.E.D.; high school students needing
to complete their diploma requirements; young people and adults seeking
careers in Child Care, Culinary Arts, as Certified Nursing Assistants; and
people of different nationalities who speak languages other than English.
also see Adult and
Continuing Education
|
| Richmond
Technical Center
|
2015
Seddon Way Richmond Virginia 23220 (804) 780-6272 Fax (804) 780-6040
2020 Westwood Avenue Richmond Virginia 23220 (804) 780-6237 Fax (804)
780-6061
|
Greetings
from the Richmond Technical Center, where creative, dedicated, and
outstanding staff members encourage students to strive for excellence and
prepare for the workplace. Our unique center serves the Richmond area with
high school students attending classes during the day and adults, who want
to enhance their careers or start a new career, attend classes in the
evenings.
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| Chesterfield
County Adult Continuing Education
|
10101
Courthouse Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832 768-6140
|
The
mission of the CCPS is to work in partnership with students, families and
the community to ensure that each student acquires the knowledge, skills
and core values necessary to achieve personal success and to enrich the
community.
|
| Hanover
County Adult Education Center
|
(804)
365-4538
|
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| Henrico
County Adult Education Center
|
201
East Nine Mile Road Highland Springs, VA 23075 (804) 328-4095
|
Adult
Education offers many opportunities for adults to enhance their knowledge
in academic, vocational and avocational areas.
|
| Arts
and Museums |
|
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
|
200 N. Boulevard Richmond, VA 23220-4007 (804) 204-2661
|
People just love our Studio School! Those who are just discovering us are amazed at the range of choices: drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, pottery, fiber art, and design.
|
| The
Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen |
2880 Mountain Rd
Glen Allen, VA 23060 (804) 261-6150 |
The
Center is the only regional facility to provide access to the performing,
visual and literary arts through performances and classes. |
| Science Museum of Virginia |
2500 West Broad Street Richmond VA 23220-2057 (804) 864-1400 |
The Science Museum of Virginia is a great place to learn. Find out more about our educational programs and workshops. |
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The Visual Arts Center of Richmond
|
1812 West Main Street Richmond, VA 23220 (804) 353-0094
|
The Visual Arts Center of Richmond offers studio classes in a wide range of visual arts. Ours is one of the largest professional studio-class programs in the city, offering more than 400 classes for adults and children throughout the year.
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| Parks
and Rec |
| Richmond
Parks and Recreation
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Henrico
Parks and Recreation (At
Your Leisure Program and Guide) |
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| Hanover
Parks and Recreation |
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Chesterfield
Parks and Recreation |
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| Other |
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The Shepherd's Center of Richmond Open University |
multiple
locations
|
(for
seniors) Open University provides opportunities for intellectual stimulation and socialization. Classes are held at churches in three areas of the city. |
|
Leadership Metro Richmond |
NA |
Leadership Metro Richmond is a 25-year old leadership development and
community service program that taps the energy and skills of about 60
diverse leaders each year, harnessing their shared passion for improving
the quality of life for the Richmond region. |
|
Toastmasters |
multiple
locations
|
Build leadership development through effective communication, including
speaking and listening. |