VPCC Hosts LEAD Event

Virginia Peninsula Community College was a co-host for the LEAD Peninsula Education and Workforce Development Day on Dec. 11.

The day began with participants meeting at the College’s Workforce Center, where VPCC’s Todd Estes, VP of Workforce Development and Innovation, and Dr. Adrienne E. Cosby, director of the Business Solutions and Professional Development, provided an overview of Workforce Development.

In the afternoon, the event shifted to the Torggler Center for Fine Arts at Christopher Newport University. Estes was among the panelists who discussed key issues and opportunities in higher education and workforce development. Bob McKenna, president and CEO of the Virginia Peninsula Chamber, was the moderator. An interactive Q&A session followed the discussion.

Others participating in the event were Jennifer Latour, Chief of Staff, Christopher Newport University; Carlane J. Pittman-Hampton, Ph.D., Chief of Staff for President Katherine Rowe, William & Mary; Dr. Latitia D. McCane, Director of Education, The Apprentice School; Mr. Bill Thomas, Associate Vice President, of Governmental Relations, Hampton University.

LEAD Peninsula, which was formed in 1984, is a community and civic immersion program offering a comprehensive, behind-the-scenes look at the components that make the Peninsula run efficiently and effectively and prosper economically. LEAD stands for Learn, Explore, Absorb, and Disseminate.

VPCC’s Workforce Development department works with the Virginia Peninsula Chamber so participants of the LEAD program earn 10 continuing education units (CEUs) upon successful completion of the program.

For more information on VPCC, visit www.vpcc.edu. For more information on LEAD, go to https://www.virginiapeninsulachamber.com/lead-peninsula/.