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Published:The connections Geovany Chavarria made at the college helped him reimagine what was possible for his future and include a bachelors degree in his career plan.
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Next Up: Electrical Engineer
CategoriesPublished: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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Next Up: Entrepreneur
CategoriesPublished:Daniel McCloud started his associates degree in machining while still in high school, and then scored an internship with Rolls Royce that turned into a full-time job. Now he has returned to the college to build his business skills as he starts his own business.
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Next Up: Social Worker
CategoriesPublished:Two weeks after enrolling at the college to become a social worker, Yvonka Weaver was diagnosed with 3 brain aneurysms. She persevered through her health challenges, and with her college support network, completed her degree and transferred to VCU.
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Next Up: VCU
CategoriesPublished:After a NASA internship, leading campus groups, and earning her associate degree in engineering at the college, Alex Ritchie is completing her bachelor's degree at VCU and winning awards for her research.
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Austin Mostoller turned to the college for an education that mirrored what he would face in the field as a paramedic.
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Published:Gervyn Fajardo Franco always loved science, but growing up in Guatemala caring for his quadriplegic father, a career in medicine seemed far out of reach. The college made it feel possible again.
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Next Up: Lead Draftsman
CategoriesPublished:Tanner Lester started taking classes at the college while still in high school; he leveraged his interests in drawing and design to become a lead draftsman for a housing developer.
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Next Up: Industrial Welder
CategoriesPublished: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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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.
October 13
The college will be closed Tuesday, October 13 for Founders Day. No classes will be held, and all offices will be closed.
Faculty and staff should refer to their email for more information about Founders Day activities.