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ScholarStory-Rachel

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March 28, 2023

Celebrating Women’s History Month with Rachael McLelland

After more than 20 years in the restaurant industry, Rachael McLelland went back to school, switched careers, and is now employed as a Medical Assistant at VCU Health. Similar to many Virginia Ready Scholars, Rachael’s job was eliminated because of the pandemic. The outlook was particularl...
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Scholar Story

March 8, 2023

Celebrating Women’s History Month with Madison Alvis

Madison applied to become a Virginia Ready Scholar in 2021 when she decided to take charge of her ca...
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Virginia Ready News

February 14, 2023

Tom McInerney Named Chair of Virginia Ready Initiative Board

RICHMOND, VA (February 2023) – Virginia Ready Initiative (VA Ready) is pleased to announce the appoi...

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Scholar Story

March 8, 2023

Celebrating Women’s History Month with Madison Alvis

Madison applied to become a Virginia Ready Scholar in 2021 when she decided to take charge of her career path ...

Scholar Story

March 28, 2023

Celebrating Women’s History Month with Rachael McLelland

After more than 20 years in the restaurant industry, Rachael McLelland went back to school, switched careers, ...

Scholar Story

June 22, 2022

Genesis Boros: Woman in Welding (VA Ready Scholar Story)

29-year-old Genesis Boros earned her welding credential from Blue Ridge Community College in 2021. Previously...

Scholar Story

August 1, 2022

VA Ready Scholar Story: Following Your Passion (Donald Harlow)

As frustrating as computer troubles can be, Donald Harlow always enjoyed troubleshooting and fixing his own de...

Scholar Story

August 31, 2022

VA Ready Scholar Story: Dreaming to Drive (Dan Wood)

Dan Wood is a CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) Scholar from Roanoke. He received his credentials in the Sprin...

Scholar Story

November 8, 2022

VA Ready Scholar Story: Sailing to New Skills (Anthony Mina)

Navy veteran Anthony Mina was working at Verizon in sales and customer support in Newport News when he realize...

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