Stafford Workforce & Education Partnership

SWEP

Stafford Workforce Education Partnership The new Stafford Workforce and Education Partnership (SWEP) strives to educate businesses about existing education opportunities and new industry-specific, customized courses available to the Stafford County business community. Making relevant professional training resources available to citizens beginning at the secondary education level, Stafford's existing and potential employees will be better suited to meet local workforce needs.

The SWEP Committee is comprised of representatives from Stafford Public Schools, Stafford Economic Development, the University of Mary Washington, Germanna Community College, and the private sector. During the first quarter of 2010, the Committee organized a series of focus groups to gather input from four key industry sectors - Federal Contractors, Healthcare Practitioners, Skilled / Technical Trades, and Hospitality / Tourism. A report of the focus group results was presented to the Board of Supervisors on August 17, 2010. Click below for the Executive Summary and complete Final Report.

News & Info Headlines

3/28/11 - Shifting to a Higher Gear: Germanna to relocate automotive program to a facility near Stafford Regional Airport.
3/22/11 - GCC's Auto program will move to Stafford.
1/05/11 - Education for a Strong Economy - A factsheet on Virginia CTE (Career & Technical Education).

Course Listings

The following sites have lists of upcoming workforce development seminars and workshops. Please visit these sites for the most current information:

Germanna Community College
- Career Readiness Certificate & Work Keys
- Federal Government Contracting
- Human Resource Series (Spring 2011)
- Microsoft Office Computer Apps. (Feb., Mar., May)
- OSHA Certification Classes (Apr.-May)
- Stafford Campus Workforce Classes (Jan.-May 2011)
- Workforce & Community Education Classes (Jan.-Jun.)
- Workforce Courses (all campuses) (Jan.-Jun.)
University of Mary Washington
- Center for Professional Development
- Spring 2011 Classes (thru May 2011)

Other Workforce Links

Marine Executive Association: A national. volunteer, non-profit organization of former and current active duty Marines who provide assistance to Marines transitioning from active duty to the Reserves, retirement, or the civilian workforce.