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 […]
Grow Your Own Workforce
The pandemic and economic crisis have brought about incredible change in such a short amount of time, affecting workplaces worldwide. For employers, new and evolving challenges result in a high […]
Mechatronics Program: Start or Enhance Skills in Advanced Manufacturing
Jobs in manufacturing are experiencing rapid advancements in technology sparking the rise of ‘smart’ connected work environments and the need for a highly-skilled workforce. Our mechatronics program can teach you […]
Pandemic Job Loss Opens Door to Exciting New Career
Like many people around the U.S., Angel Ortiz of Remington lost his job at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Luckily for Ortiz, he was able to turn this setback […]
Looking Ahead, Together Webinar
Local businesses report on COVID-19 impact, recovery initiatives, and reset strategy Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions recently administered a survey to local businesses to determine the impact of COVID-19 on their […]
Fall Brings Change
There’s something really special about, fall isn’t it? Whether it’s the wooly scarves, bright foliage, or the anticipation of the fast-approaching holiday season, people just seem to absolutely love this […]
Year in Review 2019-2020
Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions Professional Development and Continuing Education (LFCCWS) had another amazing year helping individuals and organizations start, enhance and/or change in workplace skills. Launching and expanding […]
Welcome Back!
It’s been a rough past few months and though things are still not back to what we once knew as normal, we have begun to adapt in ways that many […]
Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions Talks Leadership Excellence on the Valley Today Radio Show
We pre-recorded today’s conversation via Zoom with Guy Curtis, Director of Marketing for Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions, Carlene Hurdle, Corporate Training Director, and Jay Foreman, an instructor for corporate training […]
Preview of white paper: Resiliency, Adaptability, Communication: Three Essential Skills for the Leaders of Tomorrow
Crisis tends to shine a light on effective leadership — or lack thereof — usually to the success or detriment of a corporation or organization. While many companies have embraced […]