Institute for Advanced Learning and Research
Driving Economic Transformation
Do you want to contribute to the long-term success of your community? Are you looking for a service opportunity where you can make make a difference? The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) is hosting open interviews for STEM/Literacy tutors and community health educators for the Dan River Year AmeriCorps and REACH AmeriCorps programs […]
Screenings are generally best suited for people over the age of 40. Factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, being overweight, smoking and a family history of stroke or cardiovascular disease may put you at a higher risk. Did you know 80% of strokes are preventable according to the American Heart Association? Life […]
Join the Wonder Community and Megabytes as Chef John Clark teaches us how to make pasta and sauces from scratch! Members will learn to mix, roll out, and cook fresh pasta and make a fresh Puttanesca sauce! $20 Per Person for Dinner. Limited to 10 Spots Register
Do you want to contribute to the long-term success of your community? Are you looking for a service opportunity where you can make a difference? The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) is hosting open interviews for STEM/Literacy tutors and community health educators for the Dan River Year AmeriCorps and REACH AmeriCorps programs on […]
Welcome to the world of Microsoft Excel. In this foundation course, we will make organizing data, completing basic calculations, creating charts and graphs, and other workplace functions simple with Microsoft Excel. If you have never worked with Excel, this course will open your eyes to the possibilities. With an understanding of basic formulas, spreadsheets can […]
Members will learn how to use infusible ink to create personalized coffee mugs using the heat press! Presented by Brian Stanley, Program Coordinator Limited to 10 Spots Register
Do you want to contribute to the long-term success of your community? Are you looking for a service opportunity where you can make a difference? The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) is hosting open interviews for STEM/Literacy tutors and community health educators for the Dan River Year AmeriCorps and REACH AmeriCorps programs on […]
Do you want to contribute to the long-term success of your community? Are you looking for a service opportunity where you can make a difference? The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) is hosting open interviews for STEM/Literacy tutors and community health educators for the Dan River Year AmeriCorps and REACH AmeriCorps programs on […]
Learn how to use OneNote for digital notetaking and collaboration with your team! Presented by Brian Stanley, Program Coordinator Members should bring their own devices with OneNote downloaded. Register
Indoor Ag-Con and the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Innovation Center — a joint project of the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences at Virginia Tech and the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) —are excited to present the second CEA Summit East hosted at IALR in Danville, Virginia. New connections and collaboration were clear themes that emerged from the successful 2022 […]
Come learn how to use Canva, an online design tool, in an introductory class at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research. Canva can be used to design and create: Flyers Business Cards Presentations Social Media Graphics Logos Use Canva’s drag-and-drop feature and layouts to design, share and print all kinds of designs! This class […]
On September 20 & 21, the Career ChoICE Youth Expo East at Hampden Sydney College will serve schools in Buckingham, Brunswick, Cumberland, Charlotte, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, Nottoway, and Prince Edward Counties. Through the Career ChoICE Youth Expo, students IMAGINE their potential, CONNECT with employers, and EXPLORE career possibilities. Career ChoICE connects students to regional employment information […]
Do you want to contribute to the long-term success of your community? Are you looking for a service opportunity where you can make a difference? The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) is hosting open interviews for STEM/Literacy tutors and community health educators for the Dan River Year AmeriCorps and REACH AmeriCorps programs on […]
On September 27 and 28, the Career ChoICE Youth Expo West at the Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex in Chatham will involve schools in the following school divisions: Danville, Halifax, Henry, Martinsville, Partick, and Pittsylvania. Through the Career ChoICE Youth Expo, students IMAGINE their potential, CONNECT with employers, and EXPLORE career possibilities. Career ChoICE connects students […]
UPDATE: Registration capacity has been reached. The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) is a regional catalyst for economic transformation. But what does that actually mean? And how do we accomplish this mission? Join us for a free guided group tour of IALR’s campus to learn more about our impact, see our innovative programs […]
