What Central Virginia Community College does

Central Virginia Community College (CVCC) is a public, two-year institution of higher education founded in 1966 and operated under the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) on behalf of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Headquartered at 3506 Wards Road in Lynchburg, Virginia, with four additional regional centers in Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, and Campbell County, CVCC enrolls approximately 5,000 students and employs roughly 270 staff. The college delivers associate degrees, certificates, and workforce credentials across Health Sciences (Respiratory Therapy, Radiologic Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology), Skilled Trades (HVAC, Electrical, Welding, Machine Tool, Mechatronics), STEM, Business, Early College dual enrollment, and transfer pathways to four-year universities, with instruction delivered on-site, online, and hybrid.

CVCC's core technology stack is conventional educational infrastructure (LMS-based online learning, the VCCS Commonwealth application portal at apply.vccs.edu, and a third-party bookstore operated by BKVstr/Barnes & Noble College); the institution is not a technology company and holds no disclosed patents or proprietary AI/ML assets. The business model blends three revenue streams: tuition and mandatory fees for credit-bearing courses, state appropriations and federal grants (notably the G3 'Get a Skill, Get a Job, Get Ahead' grant that fully covers tuition, fees, and a book allowance for high-demand programs for up to three academic years), and employer-sponsored revenue from the Business Solutions / Workforce Solutions division that delivers customized training in AI technology, Excel, leadership, machining, and quality control. Customers are segmented across traditional college students, adult learners and working professionals, K-12 pipeline students, and regional business/industry partners, with named clinical training partners Centra Health and University of Virginia Health System hosting clinical rotations.

Institutionally, CVCC holds SACSCOC regional accreditation alongside programmatic accreditations from CoARC (Respiratory Therapy; 10-year reaffirmation granted July 14, 2023) and NAACLS (Medical Laboratory Technology, delivered in cooperation with Centra). The college is led by President John Capps with VPs overseeing Academic/Student Affairs/Workforce, Finance & Administration, and IT; enrollment operates through Saturday Express Enrollment events, New Student Welcome Day orientation, College Navigators, and TRIO Student Support Services. As a state entity, CVCC does not raise private capital, has no parent company other than VCCS, and reports financials through the Commonwealth rather than as a public company.

Name

Central Virginia Community College

Legal name

Central Virginia Community College

Website

https://centralvirginia.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Central Virginia Community College is a public two-year institution in Lynchburg, Virginia, founded 1966, serving approximately 5,000 students across five regional sites with associate degrees, certificates, and workforce training in healthcare, skilled trades, STEM, and business.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Community College

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (611210), Junior Colleges (61121), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA), Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC), Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Workforce training programs
• Associate degree programs
• Health sciences education
• Continuing education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lynchburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from student tuition and mandatory fees for credit-bearing courses and programs.
2. Government Funding and Grants: State funding and federal grants including the G3 (Get a Skill, Get a Job, Get Ahead) grant program which provides free tuition and fee coverage for eligible programs for up to 3 academic years.
3. Workforce Solutions Training: Customized workforce training and professional development programs for businesses, generating revenue through employer-sponsored training contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Central Virginia Community College is a public two-year institution providing associate degrees, certificates, and career-technical education across Health Sciences, Skilled Trades, Business, STEM, Public Safety, and Humanities. It also operates a Workforce Solutions / Business Solutions division that delivers customized corporate training, professional development, and certification programs to local employers. The college supports students through online learning, regional satellite centers, and grant-funded tuition assistance such as the G3 program.

Product overview

Central Virginia Community College is a comprehensive two-year institution offering a portfolio of educational programs and workforce development services. The college provides university-parallel/college transfer programs and occupational/technical programs across areas including Health Sciences (Respiratory Therapy, Radiologic Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology), Business (Culinary Arts, Cybersecurity, Hospitality Management), STEM (Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems Technology, Networking), and Skilled Trades (HVAC, Electrical Technology, Machine Tool, Welding, Mechatronics). Supporting services include Workforce Solutions for business training, G3 financial aid programs, and online learning options. The college serves approximately 5,000 students at its main campus in Lynchburg, VA and satellite centers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Respiratory Therapy Technology Program Associate's degree program preparing graduates for respiratory care practice as Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs). Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
• Radiologic Technology Program Competitive admission associate degree program in radiologic technology accepting approximately 15 students once yearly for fall semester, with clinical rotations including weekend and evening shifts.
• Medical Laboratory Technology Program AAS degree program in Medical Laboratory Technology offered in cooperation with Centra, accredited by NAACLS. Prepares students for certification as medical laboratory technicians.
• Workforce Solutions Ongoing education and skills development programs designed for modern workplace demands, including advanced manufacturing, technology, leadership, and skilled trades training.
• Business Solutions (Corporate Training) Customized workforce training services for business and industry partners, including AI technology training, Excel training, leadership development, certification assessments, and machining/quality control programs.
• Online Learning Distance education and online academic support services for students who are unable to attend on-campus classes, including LMS-based course delivery and virtual academic support.
• Saturday Express Enrollment Saturday enrollment assistance sessions providing one-on-one help with course selection, registration, and academic goal-setting for prospective students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% MLT graduation rate (3-year average)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of Virginia Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical affiliate partner providing clinical training sites for Respiratory Therapy students. Students complete clinical rotations at UVA Health System facilities as part of their required practical training.
• Centra HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical affiliate partner providing clinical training sites for Respiratory Therapy students. Centra Health facilities serve as primary clinical rotation sites for hands-on student training.
• CentracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Centra for Medical Laboratory Technology program where CVCC awards the AAS degree and Centra maintains NAACLS accreditation. Graduates are prepared for careers in hospital laboratories, private clinical laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, physicians' offices, health clinics, and physician treatment centers.
• Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)coreOthersAccrediting body for Respiratory Therapy education programs. CVCC's Respiratory Therapy program (#200470) is accredited by CoARC, which uses outcomes-based accreditation. 10-year reaffirmation was granted July 14, 2023.
• National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)coreOthersNAACLS (5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018) provides accreditation for the Medical Laboratory Technology program offered in cooperation with Centra. Phone: 773.714.8880.
• Sonny MerrymanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal employer partner receiving AI technology and Excel training programs through CVCC Workforce Solutions Business Solutions division. Testimonial from HR Manager Jacquie Martin highlights practical, real-world skills application.
• Virginia Values Veterans (V3)minorOthersVirginia Values Veterans certified company recognizing CVCC's commitment to veteran employment resources. Virginia State Government hiring process includes veterans hiring preference.
• BKVstr (Barnes & Noble College)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party bookstore operator providing textbooks and course materials for students at CVCC Bookstore location.
• American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)minorOthersProfessional association for respiratory therapists providing career resources, continuing education information, and professional development support for students and graduates.
• Virginia Society for Respiratory CareminorOthersState-level professional society providing networking, advocacy, and professional development resources for respiratory care professionals in Virginia.
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)coreOthersCertification board providing credentialing exams including RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) and CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) certifications required for licensure.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Patrick & Henry Community College: VCCS community college in Martinsville, VA offering comparable associate degrees, technical programs, and workforce solutions in a similar regional setting.
• Blue Ridge Community College (Virginia): VCCS community college in Weyers Cave, VA offering associate degrees, health sciences programs, and workforce development; directly comparable in scale, accreditation profile, and rural/regional footprint to CVCC.
• New River Community College: VCCS two-year college in Dublin, VA offering comparable associate degree, health sciences, and technical programs to a similar rural regional population.
• Mountain Gateway Community College: VCCS community college in Clifton Forge, VA offering similar associate degrees and workforce training in a comparable small regional footprint.
• Virginia Western Community College: Another VCCS two-year public community college in Roanoke, Virginia offering similar associate degrees, health sciences, skilled trades, and workforce training programs with comparable dual transfer/workforce mission.
• Southside Virginia Community College: VCCS two-year institution in Alberta, VA with parallel health sciences, skilled trades, and transfer programs serving a comparable rural Virginia population.
• Piedmont Virginia Community College: VCCS community college in Charlottesville, VA delivering associate degrees, transfer pathways, and workforce credentialing; comparable to CVCC in size, mission, and statewide funding structure.
• Wytheville Community College: VCCS two-year college in Wytheville, VA with comparable health sciences, skilled trades, and transfer program portfolio serving a rural regional market.
• Danville Community College: VCCS college serving Southside Virginia with similar associate degree and workforce programs; comparable small regional scale and dual transfer/CTE mission.
• John Tyler Community College: VCCS community college in Chester, VA with parallel academic transfer, technical, and workforce training programs; comparable in mission and student population mix.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CVCCCounseling
• Facebookfacebook.com/CentralVACommunityCollege
• Instagraminstagram.com/cvcc.va
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/central-virginia-community-college

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

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M&A

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