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  • Shuntina Harper

    Next Up: A Promising New Career 

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    Published: March 17, 2025

    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

    Next Up: Photographer 

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    Published: March 13, 2025

    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.

  • Diya posing at graduation with Holly Walker, Director of Communications and Public Relations.

    Next Up: Surgeon-Scientist 

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    Published: August 19, 2024

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

  • Aneitra Viney Standing

    Next Up: Making Medicines More Affordable 

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    Published: July 26, 2024

    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.

  • tiandra threat

    Next Up: Certified Public Accountant 

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    Published: January 11, 2024

    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. 

  • clarissa perry

    Next Up: Certified Welding Inspector 

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    Published: December 05, 2023

    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.

  • kenneth pritchett in an office space

    Next Up: Lifelong Learner 

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    Published: November 03, 2023

    A single dad of two girls, Kenneth Pritchett had accomplished a lot as a medical records technician for nearly 25 years and as a local school board member. But there was one thing he didn’t have: a college degree. Brightpoint helped him change that.

  • chrishelle york on a teal background

    Next Up: HR Manager 

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    Published: October 17, 2023

    During the pandemic, Chrishelle York enrolled at Brightpoint in search of a career change and more stability. She juggled coursework, homeschooling her daughter and managing her salon. Now, she’s transferring to VCU in pursuit of a career in human resources.

  • Heilie Sheppard at Amsted Rail machine shop

    Next Up: Machinist 

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    Published: October 04, 2023

    At Brightpoint, Heilie Sheppard positioned herself for a job she loves in machining and career advancement in mechanical engineering.

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    Next Up: A Career and a Cause 

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    Published: September 18, 2023

    After high school, Khiem Tran spent a gap year working and saving — to achieve his dream of earning a bachelor’s degree. At Brightpoint, he discovered a lasting desire to give back and took advantage of the college’s guaranteed transfer agreement with Virginia Commonwealth University.

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