Nannies
Tasks Include:
- Perform first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when required.
- Regulate children's rest periods and nap schedules.
- Meet regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development.
- Help prepare and serve nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for children.
- Instruct children in safe behavior, such as seeking adult assistance when crossing the street and avoiding contact with unsafe objects.
- Organize and conduct age-appropriate recreational activities, such as games, arts and crafts, sports, walks, and play dates.
- Observe children's behavior for irregularities, take temperature, transport children to doctor, or administer medications, as directed, to maintain children's health.
- Model appropriate social behaviors and encourage concern for others to cultivate development of interpersonal relationships and communication skills.
- Work with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote desirable child behavior.
- Help develop or monitor family schedule.
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The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
Projections Quick View:
Virginia: +6.1%
National: +6.5%
Education
High School Diploma
Job Zone:
Two: Some Preparation Needed
Income Range:
Mid Range ($28,000 - $35,999)
Median Earnings:
National
$28,520.00
State
$28,040.00
Regional
Nannies
Description
Career Cluster: | Human Services |
Care for children in private households and provide support and expertise to parents in satisfying children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs. Duties may include meal planning and preparation, laundry and clothing care, organization of play activities and outings, discipline, intellectual stimulation, language activities, and transportation.
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Education
Required Level of Education
- High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) = 60%
- Some College Courses = 16%
- Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) = 8%
- Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) = 8%
- Less than a High School Diploma = 4%
- Bachelor's Degree = 4%
Related Work Experience
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 44%
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 32%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 16%
- None = 8%
On-Site or In-Plant Training
- None = 40%
- Up to and including 1 month = 40%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 8%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 4%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 4%
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 4%
On-the-Job Training
- Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 48%
- None or short demonstration = 32%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 8%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 4%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 4%
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 4%
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Tasks
Core Tasks Include:
- Perform first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when required.
- Regulate children's rest periods and nap schedules.
- Meet regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development.
- Help prepare and serve nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for children.
- Instruct children in safe behavior, such as seeking adult assistance when crossing the street and avoiding contact with unsafe objects.
- Organize and conduct age-appropriate recreational activities, such as games, arts and crafts, sports, walks, and play dates.
- Observe children's behavior for irregularities, take temperature, transport children to doctor, or administer medications, as directed, to maintain children's health.
- Model appropriate social behaviors and encourage concern for others to cultivate development of interpersonal relationships and communication skills.
- Work with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote desirable child behavior.
- Help develop or monitor family schedule.
- Supervise and assist with homework.
- Assign appropriate chores and praise targeted behaviors to encourage development of self-control, self-confidence, and responsibility.
- Transport children to schools, social outings, and medical appointments.
- Perform housekeeping and cleaning duties related to children's care.
- Instruct and assist children in the development of health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet behavior.
- Keep records of play, meal schedules, and bill payment.
- Teach and perform age-appropriate activities, such as lap play, reading, and arts and crafts, to encourage intellectual development of children.
- Remove hazards and develop appropriate boundaries and rules to create a safe environment for children.
Supplemental Tasks Include:
- Shop for groceries, clothing, and other items needed for children's care.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
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Tools and Technology
Tools Include:
- Feeding bottles or accessories (Baby bottles)
- Car seats (Child car safety seats)
- Electronic medical thermometers (Digital medical thermometers)
- Domestic dish washers (Domestic dishwashers)
- Domestic tumble dryers (Dryers)
- Emergency medical services first aid kits (Emergency first aid kits)
- Domestic clothing irons (Irons)
- Domestic ranges (Kitchen stoves)
- Notebook computers (Laptop computers)
- Oral liquid medication syringes (Medicine dosing syringes)
- Domestic microwave ovens (Microwave ovens)
- Automobiles or cars (Passenger cars)
- Personal computers
- Alarm systems (Security alarm systems)
- Vacuum cleaners
- Domestic clothes washers (Washing machines)
Technologies Include:
- Calendar and scheduling software
- Scheduling software
- Computer based training software
- Educational software
- Internet browser software
- Web browser software
- Word processing software
- Microsoft Word
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
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Knowledge
% | Subject | Description |
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69.00 | English Language | Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
64.00 | Customer and Personal Service | Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
60.75 | Psychology | Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. |
56.25 | Public Safety and Security | Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. |
56.25 | Education and Training | Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
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Skills
% | Subject | Description |
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72.00 | Active Listening | Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
72.00 | Monitoring | Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
72.00 | Social Perceptiveness | Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. |
68.75 | Speaking | Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
68.75 | Service Orientation | Actively looking for ways to help people. |
65.50 | Judgment and Decision Making | Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
65.50 | Critical Thinking | Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. |
65.50 | Persuasion | Persuading others to change their minds or behavior. |
62.50 | Coordination | Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
62.50 | Time Management | Managing one's own time and the time of others. |
59.50 | Complex Problem Solving | Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
56.25 | Learning Strategies | Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. |
56.25 | Instructing | Teaching others how to do something. |
50.00 | Reading Comprehension | Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. |
50.00 | Writing | Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. |
50.00 | Active Learning | Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. |
50.00 | Negotiation | Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
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Abilities
% | Subject | Description |
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75.00 | Oral Comprehension | The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
75.00 | Oral Expression | The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
72.00 | Problem Sensitivity | The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem. |
68.75 | Speech Clarity | The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. |
68.75 | Speech Recognition | The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. |
65.50 | Deductive Reasoning | The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. |
62.50 | Inductive Reasoning | The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). |
59.50 | Written Comprehension | The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. |
53.00 | Fluency of Ideas | The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity). |
53.00 | Originality | The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem. |
53.00 | Near Vision | The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
53.00 | Selective Attention | The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. |
50.00 | Written Expression | The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. |
50.00 | Information Ordering | The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). |
50.00 | Trunk Strength | The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
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Work Activities
% | Subject | Description |
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94.00 | Assisting and Caring for Others | Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
83.00 | Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships | Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
79.00 | Performing General Physical Activities | Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. |
76.00 | Making Decisions and Solving Problems | Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
73.00 | Scheduling Work and Activities | Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
73.00 | Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates | Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
72.00 | Thinking Creatively | Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
69.75 | Getting Information | Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
67.00 | Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work | Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
66.00 | Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others | Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
65.00 | Coaching and Developing Others | Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
63.50 | Training and Teaching Others | Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
62.50 | Handling and Moving Objects | Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
61.50 | Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge | Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
57.25 | Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings | Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
57.00 | Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events | Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
55.00 | Documenting/Recording Information | Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
55.00 | Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others | Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
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Work Styles
% | Subject | Description |
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99.00 | Dependability | Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. |
99.00 | Integrity | Job requires being honest and ethical. |
96.00 | Concern for Others | Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. |
95.00 | Self-Control | Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. |
94.00 | Adaptability/Flexibility | Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. |
91.00 | Stress Tolerance | Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations. |
90.00 | Cooperation | Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. |
88.00 | Independence | Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. |
87.00 | Attention to Detail | Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. |
86.00 | Initiative | Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. |
80.00 | Persistence | Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. |
76.00 | Social Orientation | Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job. |
69.00 | Leadership | Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. |
60.00 | Achievement/Effort | Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. |
56.00 | Analytical Thinking | Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. |
55.00 | Innovation | Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
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Work Values
% | Subject | Description |
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83.33 | Relationships | Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service. |
66.67 | Independence | Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy. |
61.17 | Achievement | Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
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Work Context
% | Subject | Description |
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93.40 | Face-to-Face Discussions | How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job? |
91.20 | Physical Proximity | To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people? |
89.60 | Freedom to Make Decisions | How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer? |
87.60 | Contact With Others | How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it? |
86.60 | In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment | How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)? |
85.60 | Structured versus Unstructured Work | To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals? |
75.20 | Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable | How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable? |
75.20 | Spend Time Standing | How much does this job require standing? |
72.80 | Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer? |
72.80 | Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions? |
72.80 | Outdoors, Exposed to Weather | How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions? |
69.60 | Frequency of Decision Making | How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization? |
68.80 | Consequence of Error | How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable? |
68.60 | Telephone | How often do you have telephone conversations in this job? |
67.20 | Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls | How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls? |
66.40 | Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling | How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling? |
65.60 | Spend Time Walking and Running | How much does this job require walking and running? |
64.80 | Work With Work Group or Team | How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job? |
64.00 | Responsible for Others' Health and Safety | How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job? |
64.00 | Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job? |
63.20 | Frequency of Conflict Situations | How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job? |
62.40 | Electronic Mail | How often do you use electronic mail in this job? |
62.40 | Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body | How much does this job require bending or twisting your body? |
59.20 | Coordinate or Lead Others | How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job? |
58.40 | Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People | How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements? |
57.60 | Time Pressure | How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines? |
56.80 | Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions | How much does this job require making repetitive motions? |
56.00 | Exposed to Disease or Infections | How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections? |
56.00 | Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job? |
54.20 | Responsibility for Outcomes and Results | How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers? |
52.40 | Letters and Memos | How often does the job require written letters and memos? |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
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Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
- Overall Experience
- Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
- Job Training
- Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
- Examples
- These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, tellers, and dental laboratory technicians.
- Education
- These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
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Earnings Benefits*
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
---|---|---|---|
United States | $21,250.00 | $28,520.00 | $33,870.00 |
Virginia | $22,880.00 | $28,040.00 | $34,100.00 |
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
Alexandria/Arlington | $28,149.54 | $35,643.68 | $41,137.29 |
Bay Consortium | $24,375.29 | $29,304.50 | $34,430.20 |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | $24,028.29 | $27,302.92 | $31,422.09 |
Central VA/Region2000 | $23,914.36 | $24,110.86 | $27,099.11 |
Crater Area | $23,938.40 | $24,809.06 | $29,539.67 |
Greater Peninsula | $24,040.83 | $26,088.39 | $29,995.38 |
Hampton Roads | $24,184.02 | $27,075.07 | $30,659.08 |
New River/Mt. Rogers | $23,914.36 | $25,100.67 | $29,694.36 |
Northern Virginia | $27,821.35 | $35,796.28 | $42,339.28 |
Piedmont Workforce | $24,331.40 | $28,364.85 | $33,295.10 |
Shenandoah Valley | No Data | No Data | No Data |
South Central | $23,969.75 | $26,536.78 | $29,364.07 |
Southwestern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
West Piedmont | $23,914.36 | $24,574.93 | $27,709.51 |
Western Virginia | $23,914.36 | $24,874.90 | $27,259.02 |
* Earnings Calculations:
Regional Earnings:
Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.
National and State Earnings:
Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
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Employment Projections
Current | Projected | % Change | |
---|---|---|---|
United States | 949,000 | 1,010,600 | +6.5% |
Virginia | 19,352 | 20,541 | +6.1% |
Region | Current* | Projected | % Change |
Alexandria/Arlington | 1,691 | 1,834 | +8.5% |
Bay Consortium | 1,370 | 1,515 | +10.6% |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | 2,578 | 2,881 | +11.8% |
Central VA/Region2000 | 345 | 322 | -6.7% |
Crater Area | 162 | 168 | +3.7% |
Greater Peninsula | 856 | 904 | +5.6% |
Hampton Roads | 2,209 | 2,324 | +5.2% |
New River/Mt. Rogers | 603 | 588 | -2.5% |
Northern Virginia | 5,903 | 6,613 | +12.0% |
Piedmont Workforce | 953 | 961 | +0.8% |
Shenandoah Valley | 1,049 | 1,122 | +7.0% |
South Central | 196 | 167 | -14.8% |
Southwestern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
West Piedmont | 233 | 193 | -17.2% |
Western Virginia | 726 | 740 | +1.9% |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
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- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers
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- Occupational Therapists
- Psychiatric Aides
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- Nurse Midwives
- Occupational Therapy Aides
- Registered Nurses
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
- Recreational Therapists
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Proficiency Ratings
These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.
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Titles
- Nanny
- Nanny/Household Manager
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Related Schools
- Blue Ridge Community College
- Brightpoint Community College
- Central Virginia Community College
- Dabney S Lancaster Community College
- Danville Community College
- Eastern Shore Community College
- Germanna Community College
- J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
- Laurel Ridge Community College
- Mountain Empire Community College
- New River Community College
- Northern Virginia Community College
- Patrick Henry Community College
- Paul D Camp Community College
- Piedmont Virginia Community College
- Southside Virginia Community College
- Southwest Virginia Community College
- Tidewater Community College
- University of Virginia-Main Campus
- Virginia Highlands Community College
- Virginia Peninsula Community College
- Virginia Western Community College
- Wytheville Community College
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