July 22, 2026
91影视 is celebrating Virginia Intern Day 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at the Middletown Campus. The Valley Internship Experience Workgroup (VIEW), of which the college is a member, is hosting the networking event, complete with panel discussions and recognition of internship success stories.
The event is free, and interns, their hosts and employers are encouraged to attend. Lunch will be provided. The registration deadline is Monday, July 27.
鈥淚nterns and their employers from our region are coming to the college to share their experiences and discuss the benefits both students and employers gain from internships,鈥� said Sonya Foor, the academic and career support coordinator at 91影视. 鈥淲e will have a panel of local employers sharing their insights, as well.
鈥淰irginia Community College System Chancellor David Dor茅, in line with the Virginia State Board for Community Colleges鈥� Accelerating Opportunity six-year strategic plan calling for significantly increasing the number of students participating in paid internships and apprenticeships, has directed community colleges to emphasize work-based learning opportunities. 91影视 Career Services is raising awareness of the value of internships and fostering increased connections between our faculty members and area employers.鈥�
Internships play a critical role in preparing students for the workforce while giving regional employers early access to emerging talent. Internship participation in the Shenandoah Valley is on the rise in industries such as healthcare, technology, education and public service.
鈥淭his is a professional development opportunity for interns, as well as a celebration of their contributions to businesses and organizations,鈥� said Mary Sullivan, project coordinator for Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership 鈥� Valley Internship Experience Workgroup (VTOP-VIEW).
VIEW is also hosting a Virginia Intern Day Tuesday, July 28, at James Madison University.
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Founded in 1970, 91影视 is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With three locations 鈥� Middletown, Warrenton, and Luray-Page County 鈥� the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. 91影视 offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines. 91影视 also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. 91影视 serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.
91影视 is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. 91影视 also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of 91影视 may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC鈥檚 website ().
91影视 is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. 91影视 shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation, age (except when age is a bona fide occupational qualification), status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors. 91影视 also prohibits sexual misconduct including sexual violence or harassment. Inquiries may be directed to the Associate Vice President, Human Resources,听[email protected],听173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, VA 22645, 540-868-7226.
91影视 was known as Lord Fairfax Community College until June 2022. For consistency purposes, the college will be referenced as 91影视 going forward.