Rob Leinberger was just getting started with his career in animal care, control, and welfare, when Brightpoint gave him the skills he needed to succeed. Over 30 years later, he’s thriving as a leader in his field.

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.

Barbara Aceves felt certain about the future she wanted: a career in computer science. But she didn’t know if she could manage her course load with a full-time job and two children to raise. After learning about Brightpoint’s flexible course options and guaranteed admissions agreements, she stopped asking if a new career was possible, and began believing it was.

Catherine Owens enrolled at Brightpoint without a clear career path. With the help of the college, Catherine discovered her interest in fashion design, and found the support she needed to achieve her artistic ambitions, from being featured in an Apple TV series to starting a vintage clothing business.

When Shuntina Harper learned that Brightpoint and CCWA were teaming up with industry partners to build a regional hub for pharmaceutical manufacturing, she seized her chance to prepare for new jobs coming to the area.

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.

For Diya Chhabra, a 2024 Brightpoint graduate, one career is not enough. Her vision is to merge two roles: scientist and surgeon.

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.

Almost 10 years after her first college attempt, Tiandra Threat returned to Brightpoint with a clear vision to grow her business career and leveraged every possible opportunity to build her network and experience, as a campus leader, mentor and mentee. 

Although she had a bachelor’s degree in hand, Clarissa Perry was unsure about her career path. A soul-searching six months of hiking the Appalachian Trail connected her with tradespeople who sparked her next move: learning how to weld.