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Jazmine Sebestyen: Fast-track programs helped put her into thriving new healthcare career
When she graduated from high school in 2021, Jazmine Sebestyen knew she wanted to work in the medical field in some capacity. After her family moved to Front Royal from Loudoun County,…

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Kareem Jenkins: Pandemic hiatus leads to new career direction
Having his work hours drastically reduced due to the pandemic led Kareem Jenkins to take a serious look at what he wanted to do with his life. The Manassas resident had been…
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Fauquier County Resident Finds Purpose, Career With LFCC’s New Dental Assisting Course
Fauquier County High School 2014 graduate Mackenzie Rollins has finally found a career she can really sink her teeth into, thanks to a brand-new dental assisting program being offered by Laurel Ridge…
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Phlebotomy Technician Course Opens Doors For Single Mother
At her new job, Keisha Smith’s benefits include good insurance for herself and her young son. Certified phlebotomist/nurse assistant Keisha Smith is proof of what can be accomplished through hard work and…
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Dental Assisting Fast-Track Career Training Program
Dental assistants greatly increase the efficiency of the dental team in the delivery of quality oral health care. If you have strong communication and interpersonal skills, enjoy working with your hands and…
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Medical careers are in high-demand
Medical careers are in high-demand. What makes them appealing? Here are some of the top reasons why people choose healthcare… High-demand – According to the Department of Labor, Healthcare occupations are projected…
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Warren County High grad drawn to career drawing blood
Ready to embark on a new career, Warren County High School graduate Keith Davis turned to Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions to get fast-track career training. He enrolled in the Phlebotomy Technician…
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Nurse Aide Program Update
Students enrolled in the Nurse Aide course will be eligible to take the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) Examination upon successful completion of the course to earn their certification as a…
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Medical Assistant Program Student Success Story with Miriam Arriaga
Recently, the Medical Assistant (CMA) Program offered through Workforce Solutions at Laurel Ridge Community College (LFCC) released another student into the workforce. Ten months ago, Miriam Arriaga began her training in the…
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Start Your Healthcare Career with the Nurse Aide Program
Start your career ladder in nursing by taking an entry-level healthcare class to become a Nurse Aide. Your future job duties would include basic patient care, taking vital signs, bathing, and feeding…
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