“If we can turn one life around, they then can turn other lives around and the social mobility that we’re able to create through our programs by keeping people out of prison, off the streets, off the homeless roles — it’s just amazing. It’s not just training. It’s training that’s getting people employed. At the end of the day you just feel so blessed that you were able to do these types of programs.” — Herb Hoelter, CEO of NCIA

“Everyone deserves a chance, everyone deserves support, everyone at some point needs some help…We work with them individually to provide the services that they need. No matter what your background or the mistakes you’ve made, NCIA has always been there to lend a helping hand and assist in any way possible. As our graduates succeed, it’s a rewarding experience and continues to inspire us to do this work.”—Katie Hoelter, Executive Director VTC Mid-Eastern Region

``NCIA gave me hope. They gave me the self esteem and confidence that I needed to rebuild and reinvent myself.`` Robin Gunn, Automotive Student

“It feels good to know that I have support through NCIA, financial, moral and mental support. They will listen. They will help me come up with a solution and a plan for myself. They gave me the tools I needed to grow, because I knew I had it within me, I just needed somebody to enhance it.” -Raymon Hall, CDL Student

“It is my pleasure today to support NCIA as they create these vocational training centers to build jobs, economic security, and the skillsets to those who need it the most”. -Lynette Bell, President of the Truist Foundation