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 […]
Finding the Courage to Change Your Career Path
This is original content from Possibility Change. The work that you do to make a living takes up a large portion of your time and energy. Day after day, the […]
The Leadership Ascent
Frontline Leadership Training Works! Leadership Basecamp is a first-level training series for brand-new supervisors and leaders to assist them in their transition into leadership and develop bedrock skills that will […]