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College Students Jump Start their Careers

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This summer the NCI Internship Program hosted 42 interns among 30 employers in various fields. Through funding from the New College Foundation, the Harvest Foundation, and local employers, the NCI Summer Internship Program provides paid summer internship opportunities for college students with employers throughout Martinsville, Henry County, and surrounding areas in the region. Since 2007, NCI has created over 450 internship opportunities for students, many of whom have returned to work in the area.

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NCI Announces Assistant Director

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New College Institute (NCI) is pleased to announce Melany Stowe will be the Assistant Director of Academics and Communications. Melany is a lifelong resident of Martinsville and Henry County who has dedicated her professional and personal time to creating meaningful learning opportunities for students.

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New College: A Model for Transforming Rural Virginia

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Amid the adverse, there remains hope and resilience to restore the community’s ability to thrive once again. We at New College Institute (NCI) advocate that education is the vehicle to prosperity.

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ACE Students Experience NCI

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Many local high school students graduate with an associate’s degree along with their high school diploma through the ACE Academy. ACE (Accelerated College Education) Academy is offered through a partnership between Patrick Henry Community College and Henry County Public Schools.

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