PROGRAMS
Instructor: Mr. Basilone - email: mbasilone@bctc.org
Two year program - learn about cybersecurity and how to create computer Code to design software, websites, apps, video games, databases & more
Started at Bridging Communities in 2022
M.S.Ed. Mathematics, Old Dominion 2011 - B.S.Ed. Mathematics Education, Radford 2004
Certifications: Project Lead The Way: Design & Modeling, Intro to Engineering & Design, Computer Science Essentials, & Computer Science Principles
Instructor: Chef Marquis - email: lmarquis@bctc.org
Culinary Arts Info Page Classroom Page
Two year program designed to prepare students for careers in commercial food management or production as well as entry into college level Culinary
Bridging Communities since 2017 - Worked in the hospitality field for 18 years
Culinary Apprenticeship - B.A. Radio/Television/Film
Certifications: Servsafe Instructor & Proctor - Certified Executive Chef
Instructor: Michael Parker - email: mparker@bctc.org
Two year program is recommended for students interested in employment in the automotive diesel repair industry, as well as students interested in community college diesel programs
About Mr. Parker
Coming soon...
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Instructor: Mr. Brandt - email: bbrandt@bctc.org
Emergency Medical Services Info Page
One year program students learn foundaitons of EMS. Tasks for this course represent the National & Virginia EMS Educational Standards
Started at Bridging Communities in 2019 - Worked in the medical field for 8 years
B.S.N. Nursing, Old Dominion University, 2016 - M.S.Ed. Education, Old Dominion University, 2003 - B.S. Psychology, James Madison University, 1992
Certifications: Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Instructor: Mr. Hertless - email: mhertless@bctc.org
Two year program introduces students to a variety of heating and air conditioning topics.
About Mr. Hertless
Started at Bridging Communities in 2020
Owner/Operator HVAC business
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Instructor: Mrs. Berry - Iemail: lberry@bctc.org
One year program students learn to prepare & dispense prescription medication and basic skills & knowledge to begin work as a pharmacy technician.
Started at Bridging Communities in 2021
BS Psychology, VCU 2019 - Associate of Science, Thomas Nelson 2017
Certifications: National Pharmacy Technician Certification
Instructor: Mrs. VanDyke - email: tvandyke@bctc.org
One year program students learn about nursing procedures & practices. Participate in clinicals and become eligible to sit for the Nurse Aide exam
About Mrs. VanDyke
Information coming soon...
Instructor: Mr. Robertson - email: crobertson@bctc.org
Small Engine & Marine service Technology Info Page
Two year program students learn to maintain & repair motorcycles, ATV, lawn equipment, marine vehicles, and other 2 & 4 cycle engines
About Mr. Robertson
Started at Bridging Communities in 2022
Each program has a yearly student fee of $25 and is non-refundable
Fees are used to assist with the purchase of student safety equipment and classroom materials