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The Community Foundation Receives Adult Vocation Studies Grant Funding

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The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County (TCFHR) is pleased to share a new partnership with the Virginia Ready Initiative, a statewide nonprofit dedicated to convening credential-based learning opportunities to upskill Virginians for economic mobility. Their sunset operations plan for 2024 details an investment of their remaining $1.33 million+ funds into other Virginia nonprofits, with a specific focus on workforce development.

TCFHR will be one of the five grant recipients for Virginia Ready Initiative’s investment. TCFHR will utilize grant funding to support adult learners pursuing nursing and other skilled trade studies such as HVAC, welding, plumbing, and electric at schools such as Massanutten Technical Center and Blue Ridge Community College. Funding will support adult students in Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Page, Augusta, and Shenandoah counties.

“The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County will proudly plant and grow the Virginia Ready Initiative’s legacy here in our communities. Our partnership is in line with our strategic plan to increase scholarships for students. This funding means more adult learners in the Shenandoah Valley have the opportunity for economic growth and prosperity. They can further their educational aspirations and we can help them push forward in their careers. Thank you to the Virginia Ready Initiative for seeing the potential our area has to offer.” – Revlan Hill, Executive Director.

Organizations were selected by geographic region and alignment with Virginia Ready Initiative’s mission. Other nonprofits selected for investment include United Way of South Hampton Roads, United Way of Southwest Virginia – EO, United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg, and Claude Moore Foundation/Claude Moore Opportunities.

Since inception in 2020, Virginia Ready Initiative has invested over $6.4 million to support more than 6,000 individuals seeking credentials, career readiness skills, and connection to life-changing career opportunities. Launched in response to the challenges brought on by COVID-19, VRI’s objective was to convene credential-based learning opportunities to upskill Virginians for economic mobility. Governor Glenn A. Youngkin served as co-founder and the first chairman of Virginia Ready. Amidst a volatile labor market and significant job losses, the organization has provided essential skills and credentials to help Virginians thrive, equipping them in the Commonwealth’s dynamic sectors like technology, healthcare, and the skilled trades.

Emory & Henry College Scholarship Awarded

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This scholarship was established by David W. Driver to provide financial assistance to students attending his alma mater, Emory & Henry College. This scholarship will be awarded annually for four years at $1,000 per year to a qualified incoming Emory & Henry College student.

 

Students eligible for this award must be graduating from any high school located in Harrisonburg, Virginia or Rockingham County. Consideration for the award is based on academic performance, demonstration of good character, self-motivation, leadership qualities and community involvement.

 

This scholarship is to support the student for their four-year education at Emory & Henry College as long as the student maintains satisfactory academic standing, preferably with a GPA of 2.5 or better on a scale of 4.0, and a minimum term GPA of 2.0.

 

The 2017 Emory & Henry College Scholarship was awarded to Zach Myers of Spotswood High School.