$15 million new opportunities for individuals in Greater Richmond

• We have increased access to scholarships by raising $3.6 million for students, with the average award of $1,300, to level the playing field for students limited by financial circumstance. Research shows that students who receive scholarships at Reynolds are more likely to stay in class and graduate.

• Over $2.75 million in support is helping to build a Workforce Training Center on Parham Road Campus and allow Reynolds to continue serving the economic development and workforce needs of Greater Richmond through the Community College Workforce Alliance (CCWA). CCWA serves more than 15,000 individuals who represent over 9,000 employers in Central Virginia—positioning our college as a leading provider of workforce development in this region.

• We have secured more than $2 million to raise the standard of living for at-risk youth through our Middle College Program. This means former high school dropouts now have a second chance at obtaining a high school degree, preparing for college-level classes, and advancing beyond a minimum-wage job in the local workforce.

• Another $1.5 million will be used to expand our nursing and allied healthcare programs to meet the community’s pressing need for more allied health workers on whom we can depend to continue to care for our families.

• Nearly $500,000 has been raised to assist in the creation of an Urban Teachers Institute at Reynolds in partnership with Virginia Commonwealth University. The Institute positions our college as a leader in equipping city teachers with the latest tools and techniques to increase the educational aspirations of our City’s youth.

• Reynolds is one of two community colleges nationally selected to receive a $720,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop a new Advanced Electric Drive Vehicle Career Studies Certificate to train students to repair electric, plug-in hybrid electric, and fuel cell electric vehicles. These funds will help Reynolds become a leader in an ever-growing green initiative that is creating a culture of environmental responsibility across the state while resulting in job opportunities for students.

• Reynolds is also one of two community colleges in Virginia selected by the Department of Education’s Fund for Improvement of Post-Secondary Education (FIPSE) to receive a three-year grant totaling $403,602. These funds will improve Reynolds’ online classes and equip instructors and students with the latest teaching and learning methods; a special focus will also be placed on using distance education as a tool for displaced workers and adult learners who seek training through online classes in career pathway programs.

• We are growing our endowment to ensure resources for future generations; more than $1.5 million was raised for this as a result of the Campaign. Our goal is to have the financial stability necessary for Virginians to count on Reynolds tomorrow and beyond.