Middle College

Middle College allows individuals without a high school degree to increase their income and employability by simultaneously pursuing a GED, community college education, and a workforce certification in a college environment.

Population Served

Students ages 18 to 24 without a high school diploma

"Middle College is my second family."  Read about Dellamae Meadows, a Middle College graduate from New River Community College, by clicking on her picture to the left.

Program Features

Middle College allows individuals without a high school degree to increase their income and employability by simultaneously pursuing a GED, community college education, and a workforce certification in a college environment. The program offers targeted remedial courses, access to workforce readiness courses, enrollment in community college courses applicable to a degree or industry-based certificate, and comprehensive support services.

Program Outcomes

Currently, six programs exist (J. Sargeant Reynolds, Danville, Germanna, New River, Rappahannock and Southside). These programs have demonstrated that the model works:

• Over 70% of active students have received a GED
• Over 50% of GED completers are enrolled in a post-secondary education program
• Nearly 60% of the GED completers earned a Career Readiness Certificate

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