Program Requirements:
If accepted as an ET Career Scholar, you'll be asked to commit to the following activities:
- One year commitment starting summer 2025 and ending summer 2026.
- Attend an information session in March to determine program participation.
- Interview and recieve letter of acceptance if selected.
- Complete NOVA and FAFSA applications.
- Complete OSHA-10 and orientation to college (SDV-101) cousework.
- Participate in summer bridge program activities and ET Career Scholars summer block.
- Complete a full-time courseload in the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 to complete a 26-27 credit Engineering Technology or Data Center Operations career study certificate.
- Participate in Career Leadership and Readiness Institute (CLRI) workshops.
- Complete applications and interview processes for internships and/or registered apprenticeships.
Eligibility:
In order to be eligible for this program, students must be:
- Apply and attend NOVA as a full-time student.
- Eligible to work in the United States.
- At least 18 years of age by May 2026.
Students selected to this program will receive a stipend for participating in the bridge program, academic cohort and internship. Please contact Ti'Era Worsley at tworsley@nvcc.edu or Justin Owen at jlowen@nvcc.edu with any questions.