Last week, Blue Ridge Community College hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting for the new on-campus Commercial Driving Program training facilities. The space includes a nearly five-acre lot for training and testing, and a building dedicated to Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) instruction. The crowd included local business owners and trucking company executives, partner organizations
Dr. Bruce Bowman, DVM Dr. Bruce Bowman has more than 40 years of experience in animal health, public service, and veterinary outreach. He began his academic journey by earning an Associate of Science from Blue Ridge Community College in 1978, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science & Agricultural Economics from Virginia Tech,
Blue Ridge Community College welcomes Mr. David Shofstahl as Dean of Workforce Solutions. Mr. Shofstahl’s most recent roles include that of Apprenticeship Coordinator and Workforce Program Manager for Manufacturing and Skilled Trades at Mountain Gateway Community College. His professional experiences also include work in Project Management and Supervision for Gerald L. Allman, LLC, owning and
Kickstart the fall semester with us Aug. 15! August 15, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Houff Student Center All BRCC students are invited to attend Welcome Day! Stop by campus to: • Take a campus tour • Get your textbooks • Talk to an advisor and print your class schedule • Learn how to use
Blue Ridge Community College’s Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program ranks as the highest performer in Virginia, and among the highest performers in the United States, on credentialing exams! After completing the program, which includes performing scheduled maintenance and inspections on private planes, corporate jets and helicopters, graduates are eligible to take the Federal Aviation Administration
To infinity and beyond! Three Blue Ridge Community College students are interning with NASA this summer! The Virginia Space Grant Consortium, in partnership with the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), NASA Langley Research Center, and NASA Wallops Flight Facility, annually offers the “STEM Takes Flight at Virginia’s Community Colleges” initiative. This year BRCC students Wesley
July 22, 1-3 p.m. August 1, 9-11 a.m. Visit us in the Houff Student Center to: No need to RSVP; we’ll see you on campus! If you have questions please email info@brcc.edu.
Soo Shepherd was caring for infants as a daycare provider when she decided she was ready for a career change. “I wanted to get a good-paying job in health care, but I didn’t have two years to study,” Soo explains. She found the Pharmacy Technician program at BRCC to be perfect! Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists
BRCC’s new heavy equipment operation (HEO) simulator training room is officially open! The classroom is anything but a traditional space, and instead features multiple training stations for a safe, but hands-on, experience. HEO instructor, Mike Bird says that the space provides training that, “looks and feels real, and is just another way for the student
Cadence, Inc. Honored with Virginia Community College Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy Staunton-based manufacturer, Cadence, Inc., received the 19th Annual Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. Cadence was nominated for the award by Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC). The Virginia Foundation for Community College Education (VFCCE) created the Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy