Onward NRV officially launched the 2025 NRV Experience on Tuesday, June 10, with a Kick-Off Event featuring a welcome from Director of Marketing Rachel Johnson and a panel discussion led by Executive Director Katie Boswell. The panel included past NRV Experience participants who shared insights and advice with this year’s summer intern cohort.
Interns had the opportunity to learn more about the program, network with their peers, and enjoy catered hors d’oeuvres from Wikiteria Café. The event set the tone for a summer of exploration, growth, and connection across Virginia’s New River Valley.
The NRV Experience is an eight-week immersive summer program designed to enhance employer internship programs by providing both professional development and meaningful regional experiences. Interns will participate in a series of excursions throughout the New River Valley and receive weekly trainings from regional professionals on topics such as communication, emotional intelligence, and leadership.
The 2025 NRV Experience schedule includes:
- Pulaski County Excursion
Tuesday, June 17 | 2:00–6:00 PM
Mountain2Island @ Rock House Marina - Giles County Excursion
Tuesday, June 24 | 2:00–6:00 PM
Mountain Lake Lodge - Virtual Lunch & Learn
Thursday, June 26 | 12:00–1:00 PM
Zoom - Young Professionals Pop-Up Event
Tuesday, July 1 | 4:00–6:00 PM
Rising Silo Brewery - Montgomery County Excursion
Tuesday, July 8 | 2:00–6:00 PM
Game Time at the Superbowl - Floyd County Excursion
Tuesday, July 15 | 2:00–6:00 PM
Floyd Center for the Arts - City of Radford Excursion
Tuesday, July 22 | 2:00–6:00 PM
Tubing the New River at Bisset Park - Wrap-Up Event
Thursday, July 31 | 4:00–6:00 PM
Long Way Brewing
Onward NRV’s goal for the NRV Experience is to help attract and retain talent in Virginia’s New River Valley by highlighting the unique advantages of living and working in the region. Learn more about the NRV Experience here.