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Rappahannock Community College reports rising New Kent enrollment, expanding workforce programs

New Kent County Board of Supervisors · March 26, 2026
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Dr. Shannon Kennedy told the New Kent County Board that New Kent student enrollment at Rappahannock Community College has grown 35% over five years, dual-enrollment success is 97%, and RCC is expanding welding, diesel and health sciences training with planned new facilities and industry partnerships.

At the New Kent County Board of Supervisors' March work session, Dr. Shannon Kennedy of Rappahannock Community College briefed supervisors on growing local enrollment and new workforce programming.

"The head count of your students from New Kent at RCC this past academic year was 349 students," Kennedy said, noting that figure reflects credit enrollment only and represents a 35% increase over five years. She said 139 of those students are…

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