Piedmont Virginia Community College
Higher EducationUnited States201-500 Employees
Piedmont Virginia Community College is a public, comprehensive higher education institution that awards associate degrees and certificates. Its mission centers on facilitating student success through college transfer pathways to four-year colleges and targeted workforce development programs. The college aims to provide accessible and affordable programs that strengthen the local economy and community vitality. As part of the Virginia Community College System, PVCC serves the City of Charlottesville and several surrounding counties. PVCC is based in Charlottesville, Virginia, and was founded in 1972. In recent developments, the college received a grant from the Mellon Foundation to expand its Higher Education in Prison Program.