What Career Path Do You Take Next
Are you ready to make changes in your current career or start something completely brand new? Changing careers can be overwhelming, paralyzing even. Making a new transition is undeniably scary, […]
Posted in: Coaches Corner – Career HelpFastForward Showing Positive Impact Early On
To date over 11,000 valuable, industry-recognized workforce credentials have been awarded to Virginians through a pay-for-performance grant training program. This training has occurred through a Virginia Community College program called FastForward, […]
Posted in: Announcements, Coaches Corner – Career HelpTime for Back to School – Here is Why
Every year in August and September schools get back underway. The fresh fall air, football on weekends and most people are getting back into a school routine. So why wouldn’t […]
Posted in: Coaches Corner – Career HelpHarness the Power of a Professional Credential, PACE
Becoming professionally certified can mean the difference between a job offer, a raise, a promotion—or falling behind your peers. Professional certification proves to higher-ups and hiring decision-makers that you’re a […]
Posted in: Business and Professional Development, Coaches Corner – Career HelpMyths About the Trades Debunked
Revive the blue collar worker! Their jobs pay well. Stuck in your current career? Need to earn a higher wage for your family? Looking for a change but don’t have […]
Posted in: Coaches Corner – Career Help, Trades and ApprenticeshipsPluggedInVA 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 […]
Posted in: Coaches Corner – Career HelpStudent Recruitment and Events for Job Seekers
Job Seekers Take career assessments, browse careers, search for jobs, build your resume, and more. Visit LaurelRidge.edu/JOBS See upcoming job fairs and events below Employers Thank you for your interest […]
Posted in: Announcements, Business and Professional Development, Coaches Corner – Career Help, EventsStart or Enhance Your Trades Career
Looking for an in-demand career with a great wage? No time and money to earn a college degree? A career in the trades offers endless possibilities locally and regionally with […]
Posted in: Coaches Corner – Career Help, Industry and Manufacturing, Trades and Apprenticeships, TransportationStart, Enhance or Change Your Career
Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions specializes in programs that develop and enhance workplace skills for individuals and organizations. We are your local, reliable, and trusted partner for quality and […]
Posted in: Coaches Corner – Career HelpHow Prospective College Students Can Gain A Competitive Edge
Many college graduates are having a difficult time finding jobs commensurate with their degrees… A degree may not be relevant to a profession… Many accept entry-level positions for which they […]
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