This video shows the stories of our participants in their own words, where they were before the program and now.
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2024 WIOA Youth Career Exploration Camp
Through a partnership with Wytheville Community College(WCC), the New River Mount Rogers Workforce Development Board, and People Incorporated, provided over 30 young people between the ages of 17 and 24 hands-on career exploration for high demand and sustainable careers in our region.
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Michelle Campbell – Somic America
Michele Campbell, HR Manager with Somic America in Wytheville VA, discusses their experience with work-based learning through programs sponsored by the New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Board.
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Youth Career Camp 2025
Through a partnership with Wytheville Community College(WCC), the New River Mount Rogers Workforce Development Board, and People Incorporated; introduced young adults to hands-on career exploration for high demand and sustainable careers in our region through projects like carpentry and welding. Participants explored fields including healthcare (CNA, LPN, RN, Paramedic/EMT), forensic science, criminal justice, industrial maintenance,… Read more »
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Matt Hall – Nursing Degree
Matt Hall discusses the assistance he received from the HRSA and Innovations grants while on his way to become an RN.