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Students and instructors in a modern automotive workshop at Hagerstown Community College, working on a vehicle with advanced tools.
Automotive Services

Hagerstown Community College Launches 2026 Auto Tech Program Amidst Rising Costs

Even as Hagerstown Community College prepares to launch a new automotive technician program in 2026, the cost for institutions to get such programs initially accredited is set to jump by nearly 20% in

Luis Ortega·April 10, 2026
Diverse construction workers on a busy site with Blue Ridge Community College in the background, highlighting a new training initiative.
Trades

Blue Ridge Community College offers free construction training to address labor shortages.

Local construction companies in the Blue Ridge region report a 20% increase in project delays due to a critical labor shortage, according to a Local Builders Association Survey.

Scott Ramirez·April 10, 2026