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Skilled Trades Programs

Electrical Program The Electrical Program prepares students for a career as skilled professionals in the electrical field. It places strong emphasis on safe work practices while covering applied electrical theory […]

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Valley Today: Fauquier Trades Center

Our conversation today with Guy Curtis, Director of Marketing for Laurel Ridge Community College gave details about the new Fauquier trades center (Skilled Trades Center) set to open in a […]

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Is Plumbing the Trade for You?

The plumbing program at Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions provides students with the basic knowledge and skills required to apply for entry-level positions or apprenticeship positions with a variety […]

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The Economics of Training 101: Reducing Cost, Increasing Quality

Companies gain competitive advantage when employees have the proper skills and training to excel in their roles. Efficiently trained employees require less oversight, make less costly mistakes, and are better […]

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Talent Shortages in the Workforce Pool

Talent shortages are frustrating to employers but with 10 million unemployed in the United States, is there really a shortage of talent or are skills gaps the underlying issue? The […]

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Powell’s Plumbing Growing Their Own Workforce Through FastForward Credential Grant

Usually, plumbers are the ones making house calls. But, one evening a week, a professional comes to Powell’s Plumbing in Winchester to provide instruction to 11 employees. It’s all part […]

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Apprenticeships

Apprenticeship programs at Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions provide students with the basic knowledge and skills required for entry-level skills within a variety of fields. Partnering with Workforce Solutions to enroll […]

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Trades Open House

These FREE open house events will introduce you to a variety of fast-track, career-training trades professions. Whether you are planning to register for an upcoming class or are on the […]

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FastForward Credentials Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are FastForward Credentials? The FastForward Credentials are an initiative for Virginia residents to: What is a Credential? How will that help me get a job? Employers want to know […]

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PluggedInVA Hosting Adult Education Training through Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions

PluggedInVA is an education and career training program of the Nothern Shenandoah Valley Adult Education Program at Laurel Ridge Community College. Students looking to gain the skills they need to […]

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