At Laurel Ridge Community College, commencement season is more than just a ceremony — it’s a celebration of dreams realized, challenges overcome, and futures launched.
Attend the Trades Hiring event at Laurel Ridge on May 1, 2025 at the Fauquier Campus. Attendees can explore careers, meet hiring employers and discover training programs.
Attend the Trades Hiring event at Laurel Ridge on May 1, 2025 at the Fauquier Campus. Attendees can explore careers, meet hiring employers and discover training programs.
Laurel Ridge offers versatile and in-demand healthcare programs that prepare students for employment, supported by faculty resources and real-world experience opportunities.
The TRIO program offers support services to first-generation, low-income students, and students with documented disabilities, helping them overcome challenges and succeed academically.
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.
