Central Virginia Community College’s Workforce Division is the resource of choice to deliver comprehensive employment and workforce solutions throughout the Region. The division addresses the educational needs of employers, job seekers and the community to enhance economic prosperity and the quality of life.

Contacts

Dr. James Lemons, Associate Vice President of Workforce, Business and Allied Health (434) 832-7680  lemonsj@centralvirginia.edu

Workforce Development – Workforce Development offers career pathways programming and specialized classes to assist businesses in obtaining and retaining quality staff. 
Debra Short, Workforce Development Coordinator (434) 832-7622 • shortd@centralvirginia.edu

Workforce Training – Provides customized training solutions to meet employer incumbent worker training needs. Classes can be offered in any subject matter, any location and any length needed. Credit and noncredit options are available.
Francie Dye, Workforce Training Coordinator (434) 832-7765 • DyeF@centralvirginia.edu.

Workforce Staff Directory

ADMINISTRATION
DENNIS PHILLIPS Transportation & Special Projects Coordinator (434) 832-7621 • PhillipsD@centralvirginia.edu
BARBARA THURSTON Administrative & Office Specialist (434)832-7607 •  ThurstonB@centralvirginia.edd

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 
DEBRA SHORT Workforce Development Coordinator (434) 832-7622 • ShortD@centralvirginia.edu

WORKFORCE TRAINING
FRANCIE DYE Workforce Training Coordinator (434) 832-7765 • DyeF@centralvirginia.edu
TWILA DEMASTERS Wokforce Training Program Specialist (434) 832-7624 • DeMastersT@centralvirginia.edu
ANITA HOGAN Workforce Credentials Specialist (434) 832-7610 • HoganA@centralvirginia.edu