Virginia Tech part of select group piloting new program Emma Thomas August 25, 2023 1 minute read Virginia Tech is one of only four universities nationwide selected to run a pioneer program for the Department of Defense. WFIR’s Emma Thomas has more on the Defense Civilian Training Corps program: You can click here to learn more about DCTC Share: Post navigation Previous: UPDATE: Man charged in shootings that wounded threeNext: Lawmakers say they have deal on ‘major components’ of budget Related Stories Darius Rucker to perform at Elmwood Park in June Web Staff April 3, 2026 RPD Arrests Man in Southwest Gas Station Armed Robbery Clark Palmer April 3, 2026 Roanoke County enters spring with return of community favorite events Web Staff April 3, 2026