Training & Workforce

Our Commitment to Workforce

By training students of all ages to enter high-demand fields, Brightpoint is a major contributor to our local economy.

  • In fiscal year 2017-18, Brightpoint contributed more than $300 million in income to the community.
  • More than 95 percent of Brightpoint’s students remain in Virginia after they complete their education, with about 80 percent staying in the college's service region after attending.
  • For every $1.00 invested in Brightpoint Community College in 2017-18, state and local taxpayers will receive a cumulative value of $8.70 and students will gain $6.40 in added income.

Training for High-Demand Career Fields

Through Brightpoint and, our workforce development division, Community College Workforce Alliance, our many career training programs allow students to enter the workforce in two years or less with the skills that employers need.

Career Training Programs

Credits2Careers

We know learning doesn't always take place in the classroom, and your military or work experience could lead to college credit. Inside the Credits2Careers portal, you can enter information about your passion areas, aspirations and geographic preferences that will help guide you toward a career path.

Good for Business

At Brightpoint, we focus on student success and equip our graduates with workforce-ready skills. To do that, we partner with a variety of companies – from Fortune 500s to small business innovators.

Our collaborations range from customizable courses that broaden employee skill sets to industry advisory boards that ensure our academic and workforce programs deliver the quality employees you need.

Employer Partnerships

My college experience opened doors for me at work. Now, they look to me as an asset.

Joe Detmer