Podcasts

Learn more about Laurel Ridge Community College’s Future Educators Academy, a program designed to fast-track high school students into teaching careers through dual enrollment courses and practical experiences.

Laurel Ridge hosted “Sixty Slaves for Sale,” an event exploring the history of enslavement in the Shenandoah Valley in collaboration with Belle Grove Plantation. The event highlighted the discovery of a 19th-century ad for enslaved people, fostering meaningful reflection and understanding of local history’s impact on the present.

Laurel Ridge offers a range of financial aid options—including FAFSA, scholarships, and specialized programs like G3 and VASA—to make education affordable for students in various fields. The college provides personalized support to help students navigate these opportunities, ensuring that financial challenges don’t prevent them from pursuing their education.

On The Valley Today radio show, Laurel Ridge Community College representatives discussed The Laureate magazine, a publication that highlights veterans and celebrates the college’s diverse community. Retired U.S. Army Major Jason Hatch shared his educational journey, emphasizing the supportive environment at Laurel Ridge and his work with Operation Snow Leopard, which aids Afghan refugees.

Laurel Ridge fosters a supportive community for all students providing resources like financial aid assistance, career services, and pathways to four-year universities. Through storytelling and personalized support, the college empowers students from all backgrounds to achieve their educational and career goals.

Laurel Ridge Community College’s new Fiber Optic Installer program offers hands-on training in fiber optics to meet the rising demand for skilled professionals in high-speed internet infrastructure. With flexible evening classes and financial assistance options, this program provides a pathway to a rewarding career with no prior experience required.

Margaret Cain from the Fauquier Campus and Sydney Patton from the Middletown Campus went The River 95.3’s radio show, The Valley Today to share their experiences.

Deb Taylor, director of Corporate Training for Workforce Solutions, went on The River 95.3’s radio show, The Valley Today, to showcase Corporate Training’s efforts and how they help advance careers.

Laurel Ridge Art Professor and Program Lead Monica James discusses art programs offered at Laurel Ridge, along with a glimpse into some upcoming art-related events scheduled for the coming weeks.

The River 95.3’s radio show, The Valley Today, and highlights several upcoming certificate programs that will be offered at Laurel Ridge Community College starting Fall 2024.

A recent episode of The River 95.3’s radio show, The Valley Today, featured Sharon Hetland, director of Adult Education at Laurel Ridge, and guests from the Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center (NRADC).

Samantha Brill, a program manager at Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions, and Raphael Caballero, an IT instructor, recently appeared on The River’s 95.3’s radio show, The Valley Today to discuss the high demand for data center technicians.