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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 into a…
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HVAC Program Led to Great Career for 22-Year-Old
Josiah Shortridge is just 22-years-old, but the facility operator HVAC technician is already thriving in his career. He recently completed the HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) trades course offered through Laurel…
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Winchester FastForward Grad Thriving in New Career
Since earning the 10,000th workforce credential from the Virginia Community College System’s (VCCS) FastForward job training program, life just keeps getting better and better for Winchester resident Ed Breeden. He had spent…
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High Schoolers Sign With Employers Following Laurel Ridge Heavy Construction Course
2019 Fauquier County High School grad Logan Falls has a jump start on his heavy construction career thanks to Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions’ Heavy Equipment Operators (HEO) program. He was in the…
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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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IT Prep Courses Lead to a Career Start for Skyline Grad
Skyline High School graduate Bradley Cute completed Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions’ CompTIA A+ Prep and Certification course and started his career with a federal contractor in Luray, Virginia. He took advantage of…
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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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Thanks to LFCC, Statewide Recognition Given to Winchester Man Who Trades Up
For many people, learning that their workplace of 23 years is closing would be devastating. But, for Winchester resident Ed Breeden it was the chance to reinvent himself and to earn a…
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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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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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