Contact to Career provides all ESCC learners a workplace-based learning experience through several opportunities. 

Students engage in internships with partners such as NASA/Wallops, Virginia Space, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, and a growing list of regional business entities.

In addition to these opportunities, students can also earn academic credit for previous work experiences and military service.

ESCC’s Contact to Career, in partnership with University Startups, offers a mentorship program, virtual internships, and online education focused on college counseling, college admissions essays, and social entrepreneurship. 

For more information, please contact Hayleigh Bradbury.

Apprenticeships

Virginia’s Registered Apprenticeship (RA) program is administered by the Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI), www.doli.virginia.gov . Registered Apprenticeship creates earn-while-you-learn models that provide occupation specific training. Virginia’s community colleges can be providers of the required Related Technical Instruction (RTI) that supports Work-Based Learning (WBL). Community colleges provide valuable sources of training and RTI for various employers, businesses, and sponsors. Employers who wish to start RA programs can find their local Registered Apprenticeship Consultant here:  DOLI Contact a Consultant Today (virginia.gov) .