IT Pathways
Which IT Pathway Will You Choose? At Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions, we don’t just offer job training, we offer complete career pathways for you to choose from. Our workforce coaches […]
Laurel Ridge Business Graduate Returned to Study Trades, Now Has a Plumbing Business
Aidan Gould can’t seem to get enough of what Laurel Ridge Community College has to offer. He has completed an associate degree and studied two trades at the college. After […]
Lisa Carroll: 2021 Central High School Grad Trucking Along
Lisa Carroll has been smashing stereotypes since her graduation from Central High School last year. In December, she earned her CDL license, and this spring she earned her heavy equipment […]
Elaine Hackle: As Her Children Grew, So Did Her Focus on Her Future
As Elaine’s children grew, so did her focus on her future. Now that her kids are young adults, she’s crushing it at Laurel Ridge. She is currently in the certified […]
Valley Today: Leadercast 2022
Our conversation today with Guy Curtis, Director of Marketing for Laurel Ridge Community College and Carlene Hurdle, Director of Corporate Training for Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions focused on the details […]
Valley Today: Open Houses & Virtual Information Sessions
Our conversation today with Guy Curtis, Director of Marketing for Laurel Ridge Community College included details for several upcoming virtual information sessions and open houses planned in the coming months. Joining us for […]
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 […]
Laurel Ridge Community College Partnership Helps Trex Meet Leadership Needs
This is original content from the Virginia Economic Review (p. 47). As the COVID-19 pandemic raged on over the last two years, contractors became more popular as people reevaluated the […]
The Not-So-Dirty Truth About Becoming a Plumber
The plumbing trade has gotten a bad rap over the years. The real truth is plumbers are highly skilled professionals who have great job security and are always in demand. […]
Cohort-Based Learning: The Solution to Modern Professional Development Needs
When learning in groups, people tend to have a better understanding of the concepts being taught, versus when they are learning alone. There is strong scientific evidence backing the benefits of […]