BRCC employs career coaches in each of the public high schools in our service region – it is a cost-shared position between BRCC, the BRCC Educational Foundation, and local school districts. Their goal is to work with the “middle majority” of students who are not sure what their next step is after high school. The
Mark your calendar for April 22, 2026 – a day when our community can come together to help ensure Blue Ridge Community College students don’t have to choose between learning and eating. During this year’s Great Community Give, gifts to Blue Ridge Community College will be designated to Lunch2Go, a vital program of the BRCC
It’s no secret that many Blue Ridge Community College students balance coursework with jobs, families, and unexpected life challenges. Thanks to the generosity of community supporters who believe in student success, the SOAR (Student Outreach and Resource) Center works to ensure those challenges do not derail a student’s education. One of SOAR’s most effective and
The BRCC Educational Foundation is proud to celebrate another record‑breaking year of scholarship support—and the powerful stories that make this generosity so meaningful. During fiscal year 2025–2026 to date, the Foundation has awarded $565,902 in scholarships to 328 students, opening doors to opportunity, stability, and success. That impact was on full display at the annual