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Published:After high school, Renato Arenas took a job as a mechanic because he didn't think he could afford college. But he wasn't happy, so he secured financial aid to start his education at Brightpoint. Now, he's a global IT analyst, helping companies with IT regulations and compliance.
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Published:The college gave painter Joanna Pottle a strong artistic foundation and the confidence to further her academic and professional career. Now, she's a Fulbright Scholar working in Krakow, Poland.
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Published: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.
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Published:Brightpoint gave Antonio Knoxx the information and tools he needed to start his own business. Now, he's helping Richmond businesses build their brands through graphic design, video and photography.
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Published:Madeline Chase knew she wanted to teach but she couldn't fathom the time and money it would take to become a grade school teacher. The college's early childhood program gave her practical skills to start her career as an educator quickly.
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Next Up: Aerospace Engineer
CategoriesPublished:A shaky start at a four-year university almost derailed Ravonte Campbell's plan of being an engineer. Transferring to Brightpoint, helped him reignite his dream.
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Next Up: Police Sergeant
CategoriesPublished:After studying criminal justice, James Redfearn is continuing his family's legacy of public service.
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Published:After graduating from the EMS program, Damien Winn has gone from volunteer to full time firefighter, paramedic mentor and instructor.
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Next Up: Career Advancement
CategoriesPublished:Joe Detmer had the opportunity to move into a new role at work. The catch? It required electrical skills he didn’t have. To get up to speed, Joe took classes and now has the right qualifications to move forward in today’s fast-paced workplace, all while staying with the company he’s worked with for decades.
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Published:At the college, returning student and single mom Elena Brancato gained the confidence to soak up the full college experience. When she transferred to Virginia Commonwealth University to continue her studies in communications, she was ahead of the curve, having already completed a PR project for a real client.
