Apprenticeship Blue Ridge sends skilled workers into the job marketGraduates of BRCC’s Apprenticeship Blue Ridge program included Jackson Allen, Matthew James Overholser, Jonatan Mendoza Aguilar, Michael Tlacomulco Lazcano, Juliana Valdovinos, Jesus Estrada Santiago, Kimberly Perez Juarez, Brandon Valdez Muñoz, Ruby Dominguez-Manuel, Jair Arriaga, Axel Gladd and Chris Mills. [RICH KEEN/BRCC]Blue Ridge Community College recently held a multi-cohort graduation ceremony celebrating the 16 graduates of the nationally-recognized Apprenticeship Blue Ridge program. Apprenticeship Blue Ridge blends hands-on learning with on-the-job training, allowing participants to earn while they learn. Apprentices Matthew Overholser (Automotive), Ruby Dominguez-Manuel (Early Childhood Education) and Juliana Valdovinos (Business & Banking) reflected on their valuable experiences in their respective programs. For information about Apprenticeship Blue Ridge visit www.blueridge.edu/apprentice.