Name: Getting Started in Trucking: First <span>steps to your CDL</span>
Start: 2026-11-07T08:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-11-07T12:00:00-05:00
Location: Laurel Ridge Middletown Campus

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Mon 26 Oct

CDL-A Weekday Class

Laurel Ridge Middletown Campus
7:00 am – 5:30 pm

Tue 27 Oct

Mechatronics: Fundamentals of Robotics

Laurel Ridge Workforce Online Class
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Tue 3 Nov

Medical Assistant Program (CCMA)

Laurel Ridge Middletown Campus
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Sat 7 Nov

Getting Started in Trucking: First steps to your CDL

Laurel Ridge Middletown Campus
8:00 am – 12:00 pm

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October 16, 2026

Trades Academy gave Hunter Jenkins a career boost while he was still in high school

2025 Rappahannock County High School graduate Hunter Jenkins was still a high school student when he enrolled in the Trades Academy at Laurel Ridge Community College. He's now happy in…
October 5, 2026

Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions student trades in boring desk job for welding career

Mike Mullins turned to Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions after growing bored with his remote job and experiencing a series of layoffs. He has found a thrilling new career…
September 18, 2026

Construction Project Management Course Accelerates Promotion For Front Royal Man

Jesse Godsey says the Construction Project Management Program he completed through Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions helped him to quickly rise in his company's ranks.
July 20, 2026

Matthew Del Vacchio fabricating promising future with Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions Welding Program

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Upcoming Classes and Events

CDL-A Weekday Class

Mechatronics: Fundamentals of Robotics

Medical Assistant Program (CCMA)

Getting Started in Trucking: First steps to your CDL

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News and Stories

Trades Academy gave Hunter Jenkins a career boost while he was still in high school

Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions student trades in boring desk job for welding career

Construction Project Management Course Accelerates Promotion For Front Royal Man

Matthew Del Vacchio fabricating promising future with Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions Welding Program

Hands-on training for in-demand jobs