HENRY COUNTY, VA – Patrick & Henry Community College has been awarded the Road to Success in Virginia Program grant in Virginia Community College System’s annual renewal process.
P&HCC says the program incorporates in-demand, industry recognized, credential based training, work readiness development, and coaching to assist students with securing self-sufficient employment.
The grant award for 2023-2024 was increased about $20,000 to $158,375.77 to serve even more students in the college’s adult workforce preparatory programming.
To be eligible for RSVP grant support, a student must meet 200% of the poverty level and have a child 19 or younger.
“In our program, students have access to supportive services that make a difference. Gas cards, grocery support, and car repair are just some of the ways we are able to assist them as their studies. It is astounding the level of support we are able to provide our students,” said Shelira Morrison, P&HCC’s Director of Workforce Development.
P&HCC’s says RSVP instructors collaborate with Henry County Public Schools’ adult education staff at Center for Community Learning to provide information for preparatory courses so that students are equipped and ready when they enter the program of interest.
Program participants attend an annual orientation to gain a clear understanding of what to expect from courses and the supports available to them as they complete their courses of study.
“Whatever the challenge is, we are prepared to take a look at the need on a case by case basis and provide assistance to address the barriers students experience so that we can make sure students who get in to a program stay in,” Morrison stated.
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