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Rockingham Community College's new president emphasizes apprenticeships and local workforce ties
Summary
Dr. Sylvia Cox, the first female president of Rockingham Community College, told the chamber's 100th episode she intends to expand internships, apprenticeships and industry partnerships to retain talent and support local employers.
Dr. Sylvia Cox, introduced on the Reedsville Chamber's 100th News & Views episode as the first female president of Rockingham Community College, described workforce and partnership priorities for the college and the county.
Cox said she felt immediately welcomed by the community after an early listening tour and framed the college as a partner for economic development in Rockingham County.
'We have apprenticeships. We have Rocklatat, but we also, I think, have lots more opportunities to continue that work with both youth and adults,' Cox said, outlining a focus on internships that can lead to pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships or direct employment.
She noted the county's quarter-cent sales tax investment in the new college facility and called the building the start of workforce development efforts aimed at healthcare, advanced manufacturing and construction.
Cox urged industry partners to engage with students so training aligns with employer needs and said the college aims to help local entrepreneurs and small businesses grow and retain local talent.
The college president invited community organizations and businesses to partner on apprenticeships, internships and other real-world training opportunities to keep graduates living and working in Rockingham County.
