
RappCE Turns Ten — and We Want to Hear from YOU!
For ten years, RappCE (formerly RappU) has been serving Rappahannock County and surrounding areas with one clear mission -- provide residents of Rappahannock and nearby areas educational experiences that enhance knowledge, employability, and quality of life with the goal of building and sustaining a stronger community.
Now, as we celebrate our 10th anniversary, the RappCE Board is launching a “revisioning” process to shape the future of our programs — and your voice matters. Take our short community survey (button in upper right corner of our website) and share your ideas, needs, and interests.
Whether you’ve taken a Workforce Training course — like Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, or Butchery — or enjoyed one of our Lifelong Learning classes in topics ranging from Shakespeare to bird-watching – or want to express your voice about the educational needs of our community - we want to know what’s next for RappCE.
Prefer a conversation? Call 540-987-0513 or chat with one of our Board members — Matthew Black, Sarah Curry, Kathy Grove, John Kiser, Gardiner Lapham, Tim Nolan, Barney O’Meara, Anne Simon, or Eddie Sutton.
Your ideas will help RappCE continue to offer meaningful learning experiences and strengthen our community for years to come.
Let’s celebrate RappCE’s 10th anniversary by shaping its next chapter — together.
Enriching Lives Through Learning
At RappCE, we are committed to providing educational experiences to adults of every age to enhance knowledge, employability, and quality of life to build and sustain a stronger community.
Our comprehensive range of programs caters to lifelong learners seeking personal enrichment and those pursuing career advancement. Explore our offerings, from engaging lifelong learning classes that fuel your curiosity to intensive workforce training courses that open doors to new opportunities.
Workforce Training & Lifelong Learning at RappCE
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Workforce Training
Our workforce training programs empower students with the knowledge needed to ace their exams and become certified through nationally accredited institutions such as the NHA (National Healthcareer Association), ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists), and Range Meat Academy while gaining in-demand skills for employment in the healthcare and culinary industries.
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Lifelong Learning
RappCE emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning. Various courses allow residents to explore new interests and hobbies and engage with their community. These courses, from history and arts to technology and environmental studies, add a vibrant dimension to the community's educational landscape.

Get involved.
Join our mission to provide residents of Rappahannock County and nearby areas with educational experiences that enhance knowledge, employability, and quality of life with the goal of building and sustaining a stronger community. Whether you're passionate about education, eager to support underserved populations, or simply looking to give back, there's a place for you here.
Complete the form below or click here to learn more about supporting RappCE.