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Stop the Violence: Car Show & Community Fundraiser


Saturday, July 12th | 1 PM | 8625 Troost Ave Kansas City

Join us for an unforgettable day of unity, horsepower, and hope. The Stop the Violence Car Show is more than a celebration of custom cars — it’s a community movement to raise scholarship funds for students and take a stand for peace in Kansas City. Enjoy live music, food trucks, family fun, and powerful conversations about building safer, stronger communities.

Ready to show up and show out?
Car owners, vendors, sponsors, and families — everyone’s welcome.

Our Courses

Empowering Individuals Since 1996!

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New Reflections Technical Institute (NRTI) is committed to fostering excellence through education and skill-building. Since our founding, we’ve helped over 40,000 students achieve their career dreams by offering innovative, inclusive training programs designed to close the skills gap in today’s workforce.

Meet Mark Byrd: Founder & Visionary

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Mark Byrd, Founder of NRTI, has dedicated over 20 years to empowering individuals in the Kansas City community through education and training. From launching a GED program that graduated over 3,000 students to creating vocational courses that bridge the skills gap, Mark’s mission has always been clear: to change lives through opportunity.

WE HAVE SCHOLARSHIPS JUST FOR YOU!

HOW CAN YOU PAY FOR TUITION?

New Reflections Technical Institute has many ways to pay for tuition.  While you may not qualify for all programs, we have other options that will help you pay your tuition.

Qualified students can apply for tuition assistance, tuition reimbursement, loans, community programs, work-study, and other deferred tuition programs.

Talk to a financial aid adviser today!  Call 816-361-5239 or fill out the form below and we will answer any questions you may have about paying for your course tuition.

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Empowering High School Students for Success in College and Careers

At New Reflections Technical Institute, we are passionate about helping high school students prepare for the future by providing them with the academic, technical, and real-world skills needed to succeed in college and their chosen careers. Our Career and Technical Education (CTE) program offers innovative learning experiences that inspire students to explore their interests, develop their talents, and build pathways to meaningful opportunities.

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Ready to take the next step? Sign up for one of our courses today and start your journey towards a new career. Don't see the course you're looking for? Contact us to schedule a consultation with one of our instructors

See what our students have to say about their life-changing experiences with us.

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PULPITS TO PORCHES

PULPITS TO PORCHES

"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it." (Proverbs 22:6, KJV)

Pulpits to Porches aims to provide additional resources to community churches by offering a range of courses that instill dignity, responsibility, and self-sufficiency. Our program not only strengthens church communities but also supports the churches themselves.

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Our inspiring podcast, features thought-provoking conversations, transformative stories, and engaging discussions on leadership, innovation, and community impact.