Student Profiles

Kitta working on computers

When he wanted to find a better-paying career with more opportunities, Anthony Kitta turned to Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions’ CompTIA programs.

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Laurel Ridge Community College student Jacob Sanders says his professors and Veterans Center advisors have been incredibly helpful to him as he prepares to transfer to James Madison University to finish his engineering degree.

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Laurel Ridge Community College student Martina Taylor decided to pursue her dreams of becoming a nurse after raising her four children.

Welding student

Marine Corps veteran Isaac Shanks grew up watching his grandfather weld, and came to Laurel Ridge when he wanted to learn the trade.

Juarez and her husband outside

Ismenia Juarez, who hopes to become a journalist, is using her husband’s G.I. Bill educational benefits to attend Laurel Ridge Community College.

Park in uniform

Philip Park recently completed all four levels of Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions’ plumbing apprenticeship program. He is also serving in the U.S. Army Reserve.

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Laurel Ridge Community College student Jackson McCoy hopes to one day be an interpretive park ranger. He was thrilled to have his LEGO display chosen for the lobby of the American Civil War Museum.

Derocher in front of American flag

Air traffic controller Chris Derocher turned to Laurel Ridge Community College when he sought a career change to anesthesiology.

Photo of Brandon Tester in front of USA flag.

After serving in the U.S. Army and the Virginia State Police, Brandon Tester turned to Laurel Ridge Community College when he wanted to pursue a career change.

Laura Price nursing student photo

When her ninth child started kindergarten, the timing was good for Laura Price to enroll in Laurel Ridge Community College’s nursing program.

Commencement photo of Kohn with President Kim Blosser

2023 Laurel Ridge Community College engineering graduate Trae Kohn said the program prepared him well for his transfer into Virginia Tech.

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Peggy Dovel had long dreamed of a health care career. At 65, she is finally able to begin that dream thanks to the team at Laurel Ridge Community College Workforce Solutions.