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Primary Media Contact:  Holly Walker, Director of Communications and Public Relations, 804-594-1530

Secondary Media Contact:  Heather Busch, Director of Marketing and Brand Strategy, 804-594-1532

CHESTER and MIDLOTHIAN, Va. – Brightpoint Community College is holding a series of free, Open House events where community members can learn about options for starting or continuing their college education. During the events, being held March 30 – April 5, 2023, participants will learn about majors that can help them prepare for a career in two years or less, as well as programs that can put them on a path to a bachelor’s degree. The Open Houses will also give attendees the opportunity to learn about the college’s campus and hands-on learning opportunities; the personalized support services available to students; and the options available to help students pay for college. Those interested in enrolling at Brightpoint will also receive help with their application and with registration. 

Open House dates, times and locations are as follows:

Virtual Open House
Thursday, March 30
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. 

Chester Campus Open House
Monday, April 3 
1:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Information sessions and student-led tours start every 30 minutes until 7:00 p.m. From 3:00 – 6:30 p.m., attendees can visit a resource fair and receive individualized assistance with admissions applications, financial aid applications and class registration. 

Midlothian Campus Open House
Wednesday, April 5 
1:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Information sessions and student-led tours start every 30 minutes until 7:00 p.m. From 3:00 – 6:30 p.m., attendees can visit a resource fair and receive individualized assistance with admissions applications, financial aid applications and class registration. 

Those interested in attending an Open House are encouraged to register in advance at www.brightpoint.edu/open. Those opting to attend the Virtual Open House will receive a link after registration.

Directions to the college’s campuses may be found at www.brightpoint.edu/locations

Questions about the Open House events may be directed to info@brightpoint.edu

Brightpoint Community College, formerly John Tyler Community College, offers more than 80 majors that provide pathways to careers in high-demand fields; transfer opportunities to four-year colleges and universities; and industry credentials and licensures. The college, with campuses in Chester and Midlothian, online classes, and off-campus classrooms, served more than 11,400 students during the 2021-22 academic year. It also assisted approximately 5,700 learners, including more than 2,700 job seekers, through its workforce development division, Community College Workforce Alliance, a partnership between Brightpoint and Reynolds community colleges.