VCCS Names New VC for Workforce

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) has named John J. Sygielski as the first Vice Chancellor for Workforce Development. The new position will allow the VCCS to provide a central focal point for workforce development services thought the 23-college, 39-campus system, which of course includes John Tyler Community College.

In his new position, Dr. Sygielski will have executive responsibility for system-level development and coordination of workforce training services, and will identify needs and develop a marketing plan for programs and services.

“I am passionate about workforce development issues and embrace this exciting and challenging opportunity to work with others from business, education and government committed to unifying and creating the resources and energies necessary to make the Commonwealth the nation’s premier workforce development state, “said Dr. Sygielski. “The VCCS, with its natural network of community colleges throughout Virginia, offers incredible potential for enhancing its position as a central provider of quality services that will boost economic development both in the individual regions and the Commonwealth as a whole.”

Dr. Sygielski will be formally introduced to the Chesterfield business community at the 1999 Virginia Works Conference which will be held on October 29 at the campuses of John Tyler and J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College.