Celebrate Community College Month with PVCC
Charlottesville, Va. – April 8, 2025 – At Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC), students often say that choosing PVCC was the “best decision ever.” Whether earning an associate degree, a career certificate, or gaining workforce training, PVCC has empowered countless students to achieve their goals. April is Community College Month, a nationwide campaign highlighting the economic, academic, and career-boosting benefits of community colleges. This month, PVCC is shining a spotlight on its impact, sharing student success stories, and showcasing how the College helps individuals and businesses in the region thrive.
Affordable, High-Quality Education – PVCC provides an excellent education at a low cost, ensuring students graduate with less debt and more opportunity.
Pathways to Success – Whether seeking guaranteed transfer to a four-year Virginia college or university or career training, PVCC has programs to get students where they want to go.
Community Partnerships That Lead to Jobs – PVCC’s Workforce Development short-term training programs prepare students for high-value, high-demand jobs most needed by employers in the region.
Community Vibrancy – Nearly 80 percent of PVCC graduates remain in the service region, filling critical roles and supporting the local economy.
PVCC President Jean Runyon says it best: “PVCC provides affordable, excellent education, backed by unwavering support—from application to graduation or completion. We are here to help students build brighter futures. PVCC is more than a college, it is a community that learns, cares and serves.”
Join the celebration. Take part in #CommunityCollegeMonth by liking and sharing PVCC social media posts and stories, sharing your own PVCC story, engaging in campus events, and exploring all that PVCC has to offer.
Visit pvcc.edu to explore upcoming Featured Events and learn more.
About Piedmont Virginia Community College
Established in 1972, Piedmont Virginia Community College is a nonresidential two-year institution of higher education that serves Central Virginia – principally, residents of the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson. PVCC is committed to providing access to a college education for all who can benefit, an opportunity for each student to reach their potential, and excellence in all programs and services. The main campus is in Albemarle County, Virginia. Classes are also offered at the PVCC Eugene Giuseppe Center in Stanardsville, Va. (Greene County) and the PVCC Jefferson School Center in downtown Charlottesville. Visit pvcc.edu.