PROJECT AREAS


Expanding the Talent Pipeline

Secondary Education

The SEVA-PORT collaborative is actively working with the region’s career and technical education centers to launch a comprehensive modeling and simulation curriculum.  The curriculum will be available at Suffolk’s Pruden Center in Fall 2008.  High school students will be introduced to the basic concepts of modeling and simulation and will practice their classroom lessons using state-of-the-art software and equipment.  Teacher training initiatives will be developed to further introduce teachers to these new technologies and how they can be integrated into various disciplines.

In addition, young people will have the opportunity to enroll in exciting summer technology camps throughout the SEVA-PORT region.  These camps are FREE to those who meet eligibility requirements.  Campers, ages 16-18, can choose technology focus areas including modeling and simulation, gaming, website design, and computer networking.  SEVA-PORT summer camps are a collaborative effort with Tidewater Community College and the Urban League of Hampton Roads. 

 

Community Colleges

SEVA-PORT partners in the community college system include Tidewater, Thomas Nelson, John Tyler, Paul D. Camp, and Southside Virginia Community Colleges.  Tidewater and Thomas Nelson are expanding program offerings to include modeling and simulation certificate and associate degree programs.  John Tyler, Paul D. Camp and Southside Virginia Community Colleges are increasing student capacity for truck driving programs.  A weekend tractor trailer driving school has been established in Wakefield. In addition, Paul D. Camp Community College plans to develop a Warehousing and Distribution certificate program to supplement pre-employment training courses. 

Internships and co-ops are being developed with modeling and simulation and transportation, warehousing and distribution businesses.  These valuable, hands-on work experiences allow students to try on a job before full-time employment and provide experiential substance to a resume. Click on the college links above to learn more.

 

One Stops

Free training is available! Members of the SEVA-PORT region are invited to participate in workforce training to upgrade their skills or begin a career in modeling and simulation or transportation, warehousing and distribution.  These are exciting career opportunities and areas of economic growth for the region.  A variety of training programs are available.  Contact your local One Stop for details.