Laurel Ridge Community College: Fauquier Trades Center

Our conversation today with Guy Curtis, Director of Marketing for Laurel Ridge Community College gave details about the new Fauquier Trades Center set to open in a few months on their Fauquier campus. Joining us to talk about their trades programs was Donna Comer, Program Manager at Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions/Fauquier County Economic Development Coordinator and Anna Teter, Program Manager at Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions. Anna told us about a few of their programs and was particularly excited that welding will be added to the trades center in Fauquier when the new center opens. She explained how the 8000 sq. ft. space will work and talked about the classrooms & training spaces that will be available. Donna explained her dual role and the benefit to both the college and Fauquier County's workforce. She talked about the demand for jobs in the trades and gave actual numbers for positions available and median salaries.  Guy gave us details about an upcoming FREE Trades Fast-Track Program Information Session happening on July 13, 2023, from 3:30pm - 6:30pm at Laurel Ridge Fauquier Campus. This FREE information session is an open house-style event that will introduce you to a variety of fast-track, career-training trades professions. Whether you are planning to register for an upcoming class, or you are on the fence about your next career step, attend to gain more information. This can be the first step towards an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career in the trades. Learn more about: • HVAC Courses • Plumbing Courses • Electrical Courses • Heavy Equipment Operator Training • Construction Project Management • Manufacturing Programs • Mechatronics Program • Welding Courses • Apprenticeship • Funding Options And More Click here to register. Click here for more information about Laurel Ridge Workforce.