- To ensure relevant external influence over the educational and training programs.
- To assure training programs are driven by business, industry, and labor market needs.
- To assure that training curricula is current and relevant to occupation-specific employment standards and expectations.
- To facilitate access to community-based employment opportunities for persons with disabilities.
- To assist the administration of WWCE to ensure that they are continually striving to meet the occupational education needs of the community.
- To plan, implement and evaluate instructional programs.
- To define, clearly articulate, and review a mission statement.
- To identify and recommend prerequisite skills for program applicants.
- To review and make recommendations regarding the curriculum, including program content, length, objectives, and industry-based equipment and technology.
- To review and make recommendations regarding the program design, including: utilization of up-to-date employment related technology and software programs, methods of evaluation of assessment of employment outcomes; and, level of skills and/or proficiency required for completion of program (e.g. existing, new, or substantially revised).
- To identify and/or provide career guidance and potential student internship and job placement opportunities of training area students and graduates.
- To facilitate opportunities for the program to market itself and its graduates to prospective business/industry employers.
WWCE Service and Paraprofessional Occupation Course Offerings
Auto Mechanics
- Baugher Chevrolet-Buick-GEO, Inc., Waynesboro, VA
- State Highway Shop (VDoT), Staunton, VA
- Elliott Chevrolet, Staunton, VA
- Rule Volkswagen Honda, Staunton, VA
- Tire Mart, Staunton, VA
- Hershey Tire, Staunton, VA
- Central Tire, Verona, VA
Building Trades
- Neilson Construction, Stuarts Draft, VA
- Lantz Construction, Broadway, VA
- Mill Cabinet, Bridgewater, VA
- Western State Hospital Maintenance Department, Staunton, VA
- T&L Woodcraft, Bridgewater, VA
External Training Option
- Advance Auto, Staunton, VA
- Augusta County Library, Fishersville, VA
- Wal-Mart, Staunton, VA
- McClung Printing, Waynesboro, VA
- Blue Ridge Community College, Weyers Cave, VA
- Virginia MetalCrafters, Waynesboro, VA
- YMCA of Waynesboro, Waynesboro, VA
- Charlie O’Baugh GMC / Pontiac, Staunton, VA
- Augusta County SPCA, Staunton, VA
- Community Child Care Center, Staunton, VA
- Loving Care Pet Resort, Verona, VA
- Mid-Valley Press, Verona, VA
- Virginia Truck Center, Weyers Cave, VA
- Avante Nursing Home, Waynesboro, VA
- American Frontier Culture Museum, Staunton, VA
- TecAccess, Rockville, VA
- Staunton School of Cosmetology, Staunton, VA
- Valley Vocational Technical Center, Fishersville, VA
Food Services
- Merchants Grocery, Staunton, VA
- Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation, Fishersville, VA
- Food Lion, Waynesboro, VA
- Aladdin Nutrition Services, Fishersville, VA
- Invista, Waynesboro, VA
- Kathy’s Restaurant, Verona, VA
- Avante, Waynesboro, VA
- Bittersweet Bakery, Staunton, VA
Health Occupations
- Advantage Care, Elaine Nailer, RN
- AMC, Carol Anderson, RN
- Daily Living Center, Terry Team, RN
- Interim Healthcare, Helen Bojko or Kim
Ladd, RN
- Summit Square, Sue Green, RN
- Valley Community Services Board, Lonnie
O'Baugh
- Avante, Waynesboro, VA
- Shenandoah Nursing Home, Fishersville, VA
- Valley Vocational Technical Center, Fishersville, VA
- Ruxton Health Care Center, Staunton, VA
- Augusta Nursing and Rehabilitation, Fishersville, VA
- Kings Daughters Community Health, Staunton, VA
- Stuarts Draft Christian Home, Stuarts Draft, VA
- Heritage Hall, Lexington, VA
- Birch Gardens, Staunton, VA
- Hospice of the Piedmont, Charlottesville, VA
Materials Management
- Big Lots, Waynesboro, VA
- Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, Verona, VA
- Food Lion, Staunton, VA
- K-Mart, Waynesboro, VA
- Gorg International, Waynesboro, VA
- T.J. Maxx, Staunton, VA
- Valley Building Supply, Waynesboro, VA
- Wal-Mart, Staunton, VA
WWCE Professional Occupation Course Offerings
Business and Information Technology
- ADI Internet Solutions, Charlottesville, VA
- Point-of-Activity, Richmond, VA
- Augusta Department of Health, Staunton, VA
- Marden Graphics, Staunton, VA
- Forewood Financial Consultants, Midlothian, VA
- SkillSoft Corporation, Gainsville, VA
- VA Department of Motor Vehicles, Richmond, VA
- Nightlife Design, Harrisonburg, VA
- North Carolina Wesleyan College, Rocky Mount, NC
- Blue Ridge Community College, Weyers Cave, VA
- Grep Innovation, Inc., Waynesboro, VA
- LPB Enterprises, Waynesboro, VA
- Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, VA
Drafting / CAD Operator
- Ai Engineering, Glen Allen, VA
- McKee Foods Corporation, Stuarts Draft, VA
- Blue Ridge Community College, Weyers Cave, VA
- Perdue Farm, Inc., Bridgewater, VA
- Hershey Chocolate of Virginia, Inc., Stuarts Draft, VA
- Specialty Blades, Staunton, VA
- James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
External Training Option