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What’s Next Up for You?
Whether you transfer to a four-year college or start your career after graduation, we want to help you achieve your goals. Brightpoint offers high-quality education with 75+ majors in a friendly, supportive environment.
Next Up: Transfer
With our guaranteed admissions agreements, you can build a foundation at Brightpoint to set you up for success at a four-year university.
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What does it take to turn a love of music into something more? At Brightpoint Community College, students are discovering that studying music is about more than learning notes and performing on stage. It takes dedication, creativity and a willingness to grow. In this edition of Meet the Major, Dr. David Guthrie, professor of music and head of Brightpoint's music program, shares how his lifelong passion for music shaped his career, the moments that make teaching rewarding and how Brightpoint helps students build a foundation for their next steps in music.
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For Kerrigan Sullivan, it started with a magic moment. She was about five years old when her mom took her to see a play. Sullivan remembers being completely swept up in the experience. By six, she had landed her first role. Today, as a professor of theatre and chair of Brightpoint’s Department of Performing Arts, she helps students create those magic moments for others.
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Aneeza Khan enrolled at Brightpoint with the long-term goal of becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). As a student, she has achieved academic success, learned real-world skills for her career, and built a strong community. And after giving back to the college through volunteering and leading numerous student organizations, in May 2025, she earned a surprise title: Trailblazer of the Year.
Next Up: A Career You Love
At Brightpoint, you can get started on a new career in two years or less. We offer hands-on training that will give you the skills local employers want.
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When Dustin Bell was 14, he watched his father, Les, work in a machine shop. Today, the father and son are teaching the trade together at Brightpoint, carrying machining into the next generation. And while the technology has evolved, the need for skilled machinists hasn’t. From the cars we drive and aircraft we fly to medical devices and everyday items, machining is behind more of our world than most of us realize. In this edition of Meet the Major, Dustin and Les share what keeps them excited about the field and why they believe it continues to offer students a challenging and rewarding path forward.
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Today’s nurses need to be tech-savvy, but some of the most important skills they bring to the job are decidedly human. As nursing evolves alongside emerging technologies like AI and advanced simulation, traits like communication, adaptability, accountability, and compassion remain essential to providing exceptional care. In this edition of Meet the Major, learn how Brightpoint is fusing technology and human connection to prepare nursing graduates for whatever comes next.
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Melinda King, a 2026 Brightpoint nursing graduate, shares her success story.
Next Up: A New Career Path
You don’t have to stay in a job that isn’t working for you. At Brightpoint, a new career path isn’t out of reach. Our flexible course options and academic support allow you to complete your degree while continuing to work.
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Whether you’re starting fresh or keeping your momentum going, there’s still time to sign up for fall classes kicking off on October 19 at Brightpoint. Our second 7-week session gives you a simple way to keep moving forward before the end of the year.
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Christopher Noell made a commitment to follow his creative passion after eight years of service as a U.S. Marine. When he enrolled at Brightpoint, Christopher knew photography was his path.
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Aneitra Viney, a former patient care associate, wanted a career where she could give back. Thanks to Brightpoint, she connected with a profession that does just that: pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Choose Brightpoint For:
- Inside track to 35+ top colleges and universities
Brightpoint offers its graduates guaranteed admission to 35+ colleges and universities across Virginia and beyond, including VCU, ODU, Virginia Tech, VSU and UVA. - Marketable skills that employers value
Top companies like HCA Virginia and Altria invest in Brightpoint so that our graduates have cutting-edge expertise. Launch your career in two years or less with Brightpoint’s professional certificates, individual courses and certifications. - Same four-year degree, less tuition
When Brightpoint graduates transfer to a four-year university, they earn the same degree but have more money in their pockets. Two years at Brightpoint and two years at a four-year university typically costs less than three years at a university. - Supportive environment
With an average class size of 15 students, Brightpoint offers personal attention, advising, tutoring and other support services to help you succeed. - Student life
Participate or take a leadership role in over 30 clubs and organizations, intramural sports and other activities on campus.