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  • Ravonte Campbell, aerospace engineer

    Next Up: Aerospace Engineer 

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    • engineering
    • next-up
    Published: February 09, 2021

    A shaky start at a four-year university almost derailed Ravonte Campbell's plan of being an engineer. Transferring to Tyler, now Brightpoint, helped him reignite his dream.

  • james redfearn

    Next Up: Police Sergeant 

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    • government
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    Published: February 09, 2021

    After studying criminal justice, James Redfearn is continuing his family's legacy of public service.

  • Damian Winn

    Next Up: Fire Captain 

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    • alumni
    • health
    • next-up
    Published: February 09, 2021

    After graduating from the EMS program, Damien Winn has gone from volunteer to full time firefighter, paramedic mentor and instructor.

  • Joe Detmer, electrical engineering technology

    Next Up: Career Advancement 

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    • alumni
    • next-up
    • skilled trades
    Published: January 26, 2021

    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.

  • Elena Brancato, PR spokesperson

    Next Up: Building Marketable Skills 

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    • arts
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    • transfer
    Published: January 26, 2021

    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.

  • Anissa Ellis, Branch Director

    Next Up: A Career That Matters 

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    • health
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    Published: January 26, 2021

    After 15 years working in IT, one hospital stay inspired Anissa Ellis to change her career to help others. She earned her degree in nursing at Tyler, and is now a branch director with a home health company, helping nurses make an impact in lives across the area.

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