"Thank you so much for allowing me to gain valuable education through your program! My Alternative Energy Certificate will certainly help me find full time employment and create a better environment. These studies coincide very well with my Building Construction degree; this will help me put the knowledge I have gained to use. After completing my first semester and receiving a 4.0 GPA I have been able to find temporary employment with the possibility of the position becoming permanent. I have been working for a national green developer that is considering purchasing an apartment complex in Blacksburg, VA. My role has been evaluating apartment units based on their energy efficiency and suggesting options for saving costs through minor renovations. If they do purchase the property I am first in line for a permanent position. Thank you again for all of your hard work in attaining funding for my education." ~ Andrew J. Chester 

"As a dislocated worker trying to find work and raise my children, I enrolled in CREATES to get new skills and a new job to adequately support my family. As of November 16, 2010 I have accepted a position as a Sales Representative for Renewable Engineered Systems. The Alternative Energy classes at Virginia Western Community College prepared me to be a competitive and skilled worker in this struggling economy. I want to thank Mr. Vincent Randall and the CREATES Program for enabling me to gain employment in a green job and be able to again support my family and have a promising career!" ~ Paul Cannon

"I just wanted to thank you for this AMAZING opportunity. I have wanted to go into the alternative energy field for years but never had the chance before now. Anyone would be a fool not to take this chance. I have no plans of letting this slip through my fingers. It is truly great to see all the potential a program like this has to spark the 'green' in every person's mind." 
~ Philip James Rinker

"I have recently been accepted into the BPI Building Analyst class under the CREATES Program.  This is something that I have wanted to do for some time now.  I heard about the program on WFIR 960 and immediately followed up.  I am very confident that this program is going to propel my company to the next level. I would like to express my thanks to the Virginia Workforce Network and, in particular, Vincent Randall. I found his enthusiasm and professionalism to be exceptional in today's office setting." 
~ Sean Whitson