Industrial Maintenance Student Achieves Dramatic Success |
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Shaun Phelps, a student in the Industrial Maintenance program at Southside Virginia Community College, will complete his Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree at the end of the 2021 summer semester. The occasion marks a significant milestone in his life’s journey, professionally and personally.
Shaun explains, “On June 30, 2018 I was in a vehicle accident in my truck. I don’t remember the accident, but I’ve been told that I over-corrected on a curve and hit a tree. It turned out that the first responder was a friend who was also a volunteer with the fire department. He said I had been ejected from the truck and was pinned underneath the cab. I was in a coma for a month. I woke up in the hospital, clueless. I was in the hospital for two and a half months.”
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Green Receives 1st James Solomon Russell-Saint Paul's College Museum Scholarship
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Kenneth Green (3rd from right) was selected as SVCC's first recipient of the James Solomon Russell-Saint Paul's College Museum Scholarship. Museum board members presenting Green with the award are, left to right, Teya Whitehead, Dion Walker, Regina Gordon, James Grimstead, Green, Bobby Conner, and Sylvia Allen. |
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When Hanover native Caroline Campbell graduated from high school, she enrolled in a private four-year college to study Environmental Science and Communications. Many of her friends were enrolling in four-year schools, and she naturally followed suit.
However, within her first week, Caroline realized that this traditional path was not for her. Still, she persisted through her coursework despite her reservations. After completing two years of study, following extensive research on trade opportunities available, she withdrew and enrolled in Southside Virginia Community College's Power Line Worker program. Since her enrollment, she has experienced great success and fulfillment from her decision to change paths. Read Caroline's Story
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Partnership with Microsoft Continues to Illuminate Technology Career Pathways for Women |
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The Women in Datacenters Pathway Program equips students with IT fundamentals through trainer-led and autonomous learning content with the aim of achieving an internationally recognized certification in CompTIA ITF+. Program trainers promote professional development, including: networking, interview skills, using LinkedIn tools and building resilience. Upon completion of the program, students will also receive college credit. The goal of the program is to create interest in technology careers by showing datacenter career pathways to female students who may not have known such opportunities were available. |
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Pictured is the second group of students to complete Microsoft's Women in Datacenters Pathway Program held at SVCC's Lake Country Advanced Knowledge Center in South Hill along with their mentors from Microsoft: (Front row; left to right): Jameria Greene, Rachel Richey, Kiersten Davis, Kira Patton, Kaylee Neely. (Back row; left to right): Mentors from Microsoft: Holly Elliott, Angelica Alves, Kim Bass |
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New Scholarship Funds Created by Generous Donors |
Nottoway Route to Success in Applied Sciences Scholarship Established by a former Nottoway County High School graduate and his wife, this fund supports Nottoway County High School graduates who are enrolled in a two year terminal degree program with preference given to the Associate's Degree in Industrial Services and the Associate's Degree in Information Systems Technology.
Kandy Bryant Poarch Memorial Scholarship Established by friends and family, this fund supports SVCC Associate Degree in Nursing students who reside in the service area served by the Christanna Campus.
James Solomon Russell-Saint Paul's College Museum Scholarship Established by the museum's Board of Directors, this fund supports students in the SVCC service area.
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Effie M. Smith Memorial Scholarship Established by her family, this fund supports students from the city of Emporia and Greensville County enrolled in SVCC's Nurse Aide Program.
J R Tharpe Memorial Scholarship Established by Lisa and Tim Tharpe, this fund supports students in SVCC's Truck Driver Training School.
Chris Charles Wallace Scholarship Established by his family, this fund supports residents of Lunenburg County enrolled in an Occupational/Technical program at SVCC.
Interested in establishing a scholarship fund? Email Now or call 434-949-1051.
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Scholarship Funds Received |
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Boar's Head - Jarratt Scholarship
Vondrenna Smithers (left), representing SVCC, accepts a donation from Shavonda Mitchell and Kristin Petty.
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First Citizen's Bank Nursing Scholarship
Dr. Quentin R. Johnson accepts a donation from Nancy Edwards. Also pictured are SVCC's Dr. Michelle Edmonds (left) and First Citizen's Tammy Manning.
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