After spending time as a truck driver, Andy Bacik decided to attend Laurel Ridge Community College to study nursing in honor of his brother who was first diagnosed with cancer as a teenager.
Within months of her graduation from Laurel Ridge Community College with her associate degree in nursing, Mackenzie Hoover earned her bachelor’s degree from George Mason University.
2010 Laurel Ridge Community College nursing graduate Kristin Klutz is thrilled to once again be connected to the college’s nursing program. The Valley Health Nurse Residency program coordinator said the college’s nursing graduates are highly valued by the health system.
2021 Laurel Ridge Community College graduate Chad Godfrey was a leader of his nursing class and is continuing to thrive after earning his bachelor’s degree and serving a nurse residency at Fauquier Hospital.
Kayleigh Baylor says earning her degree in medical lab technology (MLT) at Laurel Ridge Community College was “life changing.” Now, she is working full time and training future MLTs.
Harrisonburg, Va. resident Callie Reed chose Laurel Ridge Community College’s dental hygiene program to fulfill her calling of helping people have beautiful, confident smiles.
The affordability, amazing faculty and its great reputation are what drew aspiring nurse practitioner Azaz Shah to Laurel Ridge Community College’s registered nursing program.
Jazmine Sebestyen enjoyed the fast pace of her phlebotomy and certified clinical medical assistant courses at Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions. She is now thriving in her new career.
Morgan Palme decided to follow her dream of becoming a healthcare professional. Thanks to FastForward and G3 funding, she was able to train at Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions without any money coming out of her own pocket.
About a year after earning a welding certification from Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions, Blake DeForest suffered a devastating hand injury. Not deterred, he returned for further certification.