NOVA Clubs and Organizations
NOVA Clubs and Organizations at NOVA offer students the opportunity to join together in governmental, cultural, political and/or special interest issues settings and to assume various leadership roles in carrying out the mission of the group.
NOVA Chapter of the IT Organizations
The Information Systems Security Association Northern Virginia Chapter (ISSA-NOVA) is an association of cybersecurity professionals. Our members live and work in one of the fastest-growing technology corridors in the nation. Chartered in August 2002, we are a member-focused organization. ISSA-NOVA hosts monthly chapter meetings at which we invite notable cybersecurity experts to share the latest information on Infosec and related cyber topics. We also offer study groups on CISSP and various venues for collaboration and discourse. Come check out one of our meetings!
AFCEA
AFCEA is a member-based, non-profit association for professionals that provides highly sought after thought leadership, engagement and networking opportunities. We focus on cyber, command, control, communications, computers and intelligence to address national and international security challenges.
AFCEA Faculty Advisor
Walter Pehrsson
wPehrsson@nvcc.edu
Networking Groups
The NOVA Data Center Operations group is for current students, faculty/staff, and alumni. Through this group we hope that students, alumni, and faculty/staff will stay connected to the NOVA community and the Data Center Operations Program.
The NOVA Information Technology group is for student, alumni, and faculty/staff to facilitate professional networking, information sharing, and keeping in touch with NOVA IT activities and developments.
The NOVA Mechatronics group is for student, alumni, and faculty/staff to establish professional networking, information sharing, and keeping in touch with NOVA Mechatronics activities and developments.
SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA is a NOVA Club for students across an array of programs of study - from computer programming to CPR/First Aid, there are over 100 competitive events offered. Skills USA works as a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure students are prepared for jobs and careers. SkillsUSA helps each student to excel, providing opportunities for students to practice their skills, compete, and prepare to enter the workforce. SkillsUSA focuses on 2 main components:
- Competitions - Students showcase their skills by applying classroom knowledge to real life scenarios. The philosophy of the Championships is to reward students for excellence, to involve industry in directly evaluating student performance and to keep training relevant to employers’ needs.
- Leadership and Employability Skills Development - Students learn skills to help them succeed in their future careers - applying technical job skills as well as professionalism. They make connections with peers, the community, and future employers to expand their networks.
Why should NOVA students become members?
SkillsUSA empowers its members to become world-class workers, leaders, and responsible American citizens. SkillsUSA offers opportunities to develop personal, workplace and technical skills grounded in academics. The SkillsUSA vision is to produce the most highly skilled workforce in the world, providing every member the opportunity for career success.
Membership registration for 2023-2024 is open now.
Chapter Activities
NOVA will host chapter activities that help build the '23-'24 Team NOVA. Please complete this brief survey to tell us what activities you are looking for at NOVA.
Competitions
To be eligible to compete with SkillsUSA at any level, students must be registered as a SkillsUSA member.
Competitions offered by SkillsUSA Virginia. This list is organized by cluster area.