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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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When Dana Legere started at Brightpoint, she couldn’t conceive how far her college connections would take her. Before transferring to James Madison University, Brightpoint’s 2018 Trailblazer of the Year amassed a sterling leadership résumé — including Student Government Association president, Governor’s Task Force delegate and General Assembly representative — which led to a niche role with a government consulting firm that merges her passions for science and politics.
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Jason Taylor, an Air Force veteran and a single father, cashed in his GI Bill at Brightpoint to grow his real estate business and be a role model for his 3-year-old son.
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Through her involvement in our campus community, Erica Mokun discovered her passion for illuminating other people's stories through journalism.
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 Billy Whorley interviewed at Church & Dwight and learned the company was willing to make an investment in his education, he was sold on the job. Soon after starting, Billy earned Lean Practitioner certification through Church & Dwight’s partnership with the Community College Workforce Alliance (CCWA). A year later, he’s earned two additional certifications and enrolled in Brightpoint’s industrial electricity CSC to keep advancing his career.
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After making a career jump from electrician to designer, Jeremy Collins returned to the college to complete the electrical engineering technology degree he started 25 years earlier.
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After graduating from the EMS program, Damien Winn has gone from volunteer to full time firefighter, paramedic mentor and instructor.
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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Jason Taylor, an Air Force veteran and a single father, cashed in his GI Bill at Brightpoint to grow his real estate business and be a role model for his 3-year-old son.
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After 22 years as a hairstylist, Tiffany Longest wanted a new career with a steady paycheck and benefits to support her family. She completed her certificate in welding and now works preparing and welding pipes for large construction projects.
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After retiring from the military, Derrick Branson volunteered in his children's school to spend time with them. That experience, and the Educate VA program, kicked off a second act of service: teaching.
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.