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Webinar Replay: Professional Administrative Certification of Excellence (PACE) – Bring your Best to the Administrative Role

Published: December 19, 2025

We’ll explore how to “code-switch” your communication style—borrowing strategies from other types without losing your authenticity. Whether you’re an introvert pitching an idea to extroverts, a detail-focused sensor talking to big-picture intuitives, or a thinker persuading a feeler, the way you frame your message can make or break your influence.

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Stacking credentials to build a career in nursing

Published: November 25, 2025

Luray nurse Jaleesa Frye hopes to become a registered nurse, and has already earned her medical assistant and practical nursing certifications from Laurel Ridge Community College.

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Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions student presented with statewide award

Published: November 17, 2025

Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions graduate Zachary Caudle was presented with the 2025 Chancellor’s Award for Workforce Development – Outstanding Student Success Story.

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Promotional graphic for Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions titled "Conversations That Lead to Better Teamwork." Subtitle reads "How to Navigate Challenging Conversations, Be Heard, and Build Stronger Teams." The background is blue with green circular accents, and a photo of two people talking is shown on the right

Webinar Replay: How to Navigate Challenging Conversations, Be Heard, and Build Stronger Teams

Published: November 13, 2025

We’ll explore how to “code-switch” your communication style—borrowing strategies from other types without losing your authenticity. Whether you’re an introvert pitching an idea to extroverts, a detail-focused sensor talking to big-picture intuitives, or a thinker persuading a feeler, the way you frame your message can make or break your influence.

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Webinar advertisement titled "MBTI 'Code Switching' for Influence" with the subtitle "Speak Their Language: MBTI as a Tool for Adaptive Communication." The background is white with blue and teal accents. An MBTI personality type wheel is displayed on the right, showing types like INTJ, INFJ, ENFJ, and others in various colors. Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions logo appears at the bottom left.

Webinar Replay: MBTI “Code Switching” for Influence

Published: October 19, 2025

We’ll explore how to “code-switch” your communication style—borrowing strategies from other types without losing your authenticity. Whether you’re an introvert pitching an idea to extroverts, a detail-focused sensor talking to big-picture intuitives, or a thinker persuading a feeler, the way you frame your message can make or break your influence.

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Unlocking Efficiency: Lean Systems for Sustainable Growth Webinar Replay

Published: September 19, 2025

In today’s fast-paced business environment, organizations have continuously sought ways to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and deliver greater value to customers. Lean Systems provided a proven framework for achieving these […]

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Webinar Replay: Communication Made Easier – AI Tools for Workplace Success

Published: August 18, 2025

Learn how artificial intelligence can transform your workplace communication and accelerate your career success. Whether you’re job searching, new to the professional world, or looking to advance, strong internal communication […]

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Leadership That Lasts: Leadercast 2025 Previewed on The Valley Today

Published: May 14, 2025

On a recent episode of The Valley Today on 95.3 The River, host Janet Michael sat down with Christine Kriz, Director of Corporate Training at Laurel Ridge Community College, to give listeners an inside look at what to expect from Leadercast 2025—coming to Laurel Ridge this June.

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Transform Your Career with Our Cloud Infrastructure Training

Published: March 21, 2025

Cloud infrastructure careers are growing rapidly in Virginia and across the U.S., with high demand for roles like Project Engineers, Electricians, and Data Center Technicians.

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