Office of Career and Transition Service (OCATS)
The Office of Career and Transition Services (OCATS) provides comprehensive and individualized career services and support for eligible participants. Let us help guide you into a successful career path. Career Coaches are available to guide you into a successful career path by offering the following services:
Contact us today for a free assessment. Email ocats@rappahannock.edu or call 804-435-8970.
Programs and Services Parenting Students
OCATS offers two programs for low-income residents throughout the region who are parenting. After you meet with a career coach to assess your strengths, needs, and eligibility, we will connect you to the services and supports that best fit your career goals and aspirations.
CHAMPS (Career Help and Mentoring for Parenting Students)
- Student leadership and internship opportunities
- Peer-to-peer mentoring
- Comprehensive career and job coaching
Click here to hear from Dr. Marlena Jarboe, RCC VP of Instruction and Student Success, about her journey as a parenting mother working toward making her life better for herself and her family.
Adult Education
- High school equivalency (GED)
- Adult Basic Education (ABE)
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Integrated Education and Training (IET)-workforce preparation
WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act)
Adult and Dislocated Worker Services*
- Training Services
- Occupational skills training
- On-the-job training
- Skill upgrading
- Supportive services
- Workforce preparation
- Labor market information
- Career assessments and planning
- Pre-vocational services
Youth Services*
- Career pathway guidance and planning
- Leadership development
- Paid and unpaid work experience
- Educational Support
- Career Development
* for eligible individuals