Advisory boards at NOVANOVA’s program advisory boards meet twice a year to shape the curriculum and requirements for our applied degree and certificate programs, credentials that prepare students directly for successful careers in their field. Programs include…

• Accounting• Administration of Justice• Air Conditioning and Refrigeration • American Sign Language

to English Interpretation• Architecture Technology• Automotive Technology• Biotechnology• Business Management• Construction Management

Technology• Contract Management• CyberSecurity• Dental Hygiene• Diagnostic Medical Sonography• Early Childhood Development• Emergency Medical Services

• Engineering Technology• Graphic Design• Health Information Management• Horticulture Technology• Hospitality Management• Information Systems Technology• Interior Design• Marketing• Medical Laboratory Technology• Nursing• Occupational Therapy Assistant• Paralegal Studies• Photography and Media• Physical Therapist Assistant• Radiography• Respiratory Therapy• Veterinary Technology

Northern Virginia is changing fastAs an employer, you’re looking for talent with the knowledge and skills to keep up. You need a talent source you can trust; a place to find motivated individuals who are equipped to succeed. NOVA is that source.

Every year, over 75,000 students pass through our doors, ready to work.

But we need your help to ensure that students hit the ground running. Solve your talent shortage by shaping the education and training programs for careers in your field.

Who are we looking for?Advisory boards are driven by business and community leaders who show:

Membership benefitsACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY TALENTWhether through our student job board, collaborative internships, or relationships with faculty, advisory board members have direct access to NOVA’s talent pipeline.

GREATER VISIBILITYNOVA recognizes that advisory board members play a critical role in our success, and we make sure our broad community of stakeholders knows it, too.

NETWORK-BUILDINGDevelop valuable professional connections with other local business leaders (inside and outside your industry), as well as with other community and college leaders.

LEARNING AND GROWTHLearn more about NOVA, the region, and the local labor market: board members receive annual updates on regional data trends related to their industry and program of study.

PAY IT FORWARDMentor and connect with students by providing the kind of advice and professional guidance you wish you had when you started your career.

ADVOCACYBoard members understand the value of education and invest in NOVA’s students and their professional development. This can include creating opportunities for internships, job shadowing, or mentorship.

EXPERIENCEBased on their professional expertise and industry knowledge, board members review a program and offer feedback, advice, and recommendations to ensure it remains relevant to today’s workforce.

COMMITMENTBoard members are asked to commit to the following: • Serve a three-year term (two terms, maximum)• Attend an annual board summit with other

business and community members• Attend at least one committee meeting per year

What’s next?Get nominated!In order to make sure an advisory board is a good fit for you, we ask that nominees submit:

1. Why you are interested in serving

2. A reference from your supervisor (if relevant) indicating that you are able to speak on behalf of your company and its talent needs

3. A job or internship posting that demonstrates your company actively hires students with an associate degree

4. Your résumé

To receive a nomination form, or for more information visit:

www.nvcc.edu