VA HJR159

Commends the Virginia Community College System on its 60th anniversary, recognizing its establishment in 1966 with two colleges serving 7,500 students

The system has grown to 23 colleges serving 230,000 students annually, representing 46 percent of all public undergraduate enrollment in Virginia

The FastForward short-term workforce credential program has served more than 65,000 students and generated over $6.3 billion in wages

The Virginia Community College System generates approximately $11.6 billion in annual economic impact and directly supports more than 135,000 jobs each year

81 percent of graduates remain in Virginia, contributing to the Commonwealth's economy across various career fields