Karen Jackson, Interim Executive Director announced today that Martinsville native and iRacing driver Josh Williams will be joining NCI as its first eSports program coordinator.
Williams, Ryan Blaney’s spotter for NASCAR Cup and winner of the first Replacements 100 Esports race will be charged with leading NCI’s efforts to engage students of all ages in eSports related activities and to launch programs and opportunities that will build excitement not just for eSports competitions, but also for related careers in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) disciplines.
“The eSports industry has seen tremendous growth – both in revenue and viewership. Industry experts predict that by 2022, eSports will generate more than $1.58 billion in total revenue”, said Karen Jackson. “I am ecstatic to have Josh join the NCI team. His knowledge, talent, and expertise coupled with fact that he is participating and winning at an elite level of iRacing brings an added level of credibility and opportunity. I look forward to working with Josh to build a world-class eSports program here at NCI.” Read more
New College Institute to Offer Amazon Web Services Training in Southern Virginia
/in News /by rhughesMartinsville, Va. – New College Institute (NCI) is pleased to announce a collaborative effort with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to provide cloud computing skills development and job training through the AWS re/Start program. The first AWS re/Start cohort at NCI is scheduled to begin in Fall 2020. NCI and AWS will host informational AWS re/Start webinars on August 5 to provide details on employer, partnership, and participant opportunities.
“This is an amazing opportunity for job seekers in Southern and Southwestern Virginia,” said Karen Jackson, interim executive director of NCI. “We are proud to be working with AWS to provide training that will empower more people in Virginia’s rural communities to learn new, in-demand skills, and find employment in a high-growth industry. ”
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NCI’s Karen Jackson Elected Board Chair of Unmanned Systems Association of Virginia
/in News /by rhughesMartinsville, Va. – New College Institute (NCI) Interim Executive Director Karen Jackson has been elected as Board Chair of the Unmanned Systems Association of Virginia. The Unmanned Systems Association of Virginia (USAV) is a non-profit coalition focused on promoting a legal and regulatory framework that supports innovation, collaboration and growth in the unmanned systems industry in the Commonwealth. Read more
Board Meeting
/in News /by kbryantPublic Notice of New College Institute’s Board Meeting
The Board of Directors of the New College will hold a virtual board meeting on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 2:30pm via Zoom.
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Bluefield College, NCI Announce New Partnership to Offer Master of Arts in Counselor Education Degree Program
/in News /by rhughesMartinsville –New College Institute (NCI) and Bluefield College announced a partnership today to offer a Master of Arts degree in Counselor Education beginning with the fall 2020 semester.
This partnership aims to provide access to graduate-level training in Counselor Education with tracks in both clinical mental health and school counseling in Southern Virginia. Students seeking admission to the MA program can expect flexible programming options (full and part-time), online and hybrid delivery with intensives held on-campus in Bluefield and at NCI, and adherence to CACREP standards and outcomes.
“The collaboration springs from a shared commitment to expand high-quality and impactful educational opportunities throughout rural Virginia,” said Karen Jackson, Interim Executive Director at NCI. “NCI is pleased to partner with Bluefield College to bring the MA in Counselor Education degree to Southern Virginia.”
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NCI Experiences Exponential Growth in Demand for Telemedicine-Related Training
/in News /by kbryantAs the global community seeks to quickly deliver more health services virtually, the telehealth course completion rate at New College Institute’s Southside Telehealth Training Academy and Resource Center (NCI STAR Telehealth) has increased more than 100% over the past six months. NCI’s STAR Telehealth program has trained participants from 40 states and countries, as the global healthcare community embraces telehealth as a viable and highly-effective platform for patient care.
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NCI Adds New Expertise and Skills with Additional Team Members
/in News /by kbryantThis week, the New College Institute (NCI) announced four recent additions to its staff. Rebekah Hughes, Christopher McDonald, Chris Niblett, and Brian Stanley bring their experience and expertise to NCI.
“NCI’s ability to foster economic development and bringing unparalleled opportunities in education and career advancement depends on having excellent staff working to realize this mission,” said Karen Jackson, interim executive director of NCI. “These team members are a huge boom to our organization.”
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eSports Coming to NCI
/in News /by rhughesKaren Jackson, Interim Executive Director announced today that Martinsville native and iRacing driver Josh Williams will be joining NCI as its first eSports program coordinator.
Williams, Ryan Blaney’s spotter for NASCAR Cup and winner of the first Replacements 100 Esports race will be charged with leading NCI’s efforts to engage students of all ages in eSports related activities and to launch programs and opportunities that will build excitement not just for eSports competitions, but also for related careers in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) disciplines.
“The eSports industry has seen tremendous growth – both in revenue and viewership. Industry experts predict that by 2022, eSports will generate more than $1.58 billion in total revenue”, said Karen Jackson. “I am ecstatic to have Josh join the NCI team. His knowledge, talent, and expertise coupled with fact that he is participating and winning at an elite level of iRacing brings an added level of credibility and opportunity. I look forward to working with Josh to build a world-class eSports program here at NCI.” Read more
Commonwealth Purchase of Building on Baldwin
/in News /by kbryantThe Commonwealth of Virginia has ratified a contract for the purchase of NCI’s property, the Building on Baldwin, from the New College Foundation.
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NCI Partners with ODU to Help DOD Contractors Develop Commercial Lines of Business
/in News /by kbryantThe New College Institute (NCI) today announced a partnership with Old Dominion University Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (ODU-IIE) to deliver programming to help Government Contractors and Sub-Contractors develop commercial lines of business.
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NCI Offers Business Analytics for Strategic Leaders Program
/in News /by kbryantNCI Partners with The College of William & Mary Center for Corporate Education to Deliver Program
TO BE RESCHEDULED
Due to current health concerns and out of an abundance of caution the Business Analytics program will be rescheduled for sometime in May or June.
MARTINSVILLE, Va – The New College Institute (NCI) announced today a partnership with The College of William & Mary Center for Corporate Education to deliver a Business Analytics for Strategic Leaders program March 31 – April 2 at NCI’s campus in Martinsville, VA.
TO BE RESCHEDULED
Due to current health concerns and out of an abundance of caution the Business Analytics program will be rescheduled for sometime in May or June.
MARTINSVILLE, Va – The New College Institute (NCI) announced today a partnership with The College of William & Mary Center for Corporate Education to deliver a Business Analytics for Strategic Leaders program March 31 – April 2 at NCI’s campus in Martinsville, VA.
The Business Analytics for Strategic Leaders program offers business leaders the opportunity to:
“NCI is pleased to partner with William & Mary Center for Corporate Education to bring this program to the community,” said Karen Jackson, interim executive director of NCI. “This is a great opportunity to help current and future business leaders improve on their business analytic skills.”
Virginia’s Chief Data Officer Carlos Rivero will speak at the three-day intensive camp about Virginia’s current data effort and upcoming data programs.
“We are thrilled to have Mr. Rivero speak at our Business Analytics for Strategic Leaders program. Having someone at his caliber share his knowledge and experience with program participants will have a profound impact on our participants,” said Jackson.
Interested participants should register now to secure a placement in this spring’s class.
To learn more about the Business Analytics for Strategic Leaders Program, please visit the Center for Corporate Education website or the NCI program page. To register or for more information, contact Chris Niblett: 276-403-5627, cniblett@newcollegeinstitute.org
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