Business Assistance
Virginia Workforce Center
The Virginia Workforce Center, in partnership with the local Chamber of Commerce, is a one-stop concept to provide a variety of workforce and human resource services to our local employers. Services include:
- Job registration and pre-employment screening
- Target Recruitment Events
- Adult Internships or Work Experience
- On-the-Job Training
- Incumbent Worker Training
- Federal Bonding Program
- Customized Training
- Plant Closings/Layoffs
ACT Work Ready Community
To prove the readiness of the region’s workforce, the VCW West Piedmont, in partnership with P&HCC and other schools, are actively implementing National Career Readiness Certificates. Students earn the certificate through WorkKeys assessments based on situations in the everyday work world, including: applied mathematics, applied technology, business writing, listening, locating information, observation, reading for information, teamwork, and writing.
Youth Interested in Manufacturing
Martinsville and Henry County are connecting students with manufacturing at an early age.
STEM Days
Throughout the year, New College Institute hosts K-12 STEM days focused on C++ programming, robotics, and Art, Tech and Environmental Science. NCI is also available for custom field trips to public and private schools within the West Piedmont region. During the fall race week at the Martinsville Speedway, NCI - in partnership with the Wendell Scott Foundation - hosts race week events for students and field trips to explore career opportunities in racing and meet local and regional racecar drivers.
Summer Camps for Manufacturing
New College Institute sponsors and organizes summer camps for middle and high school students featuring key topics to spark career opportunities.