The Community Foundation Receives Adult Vocation Studies Grant Funding
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.
