Workforce scholarships available for Luray residents impacted by COVID-19

Luray residents who have suffered employment downturns due to the coronavirus pandemic may apply for scholarships worth up to $2,000 to cover 75 percent of a variety of LFCC Workforce Solutions Career Preparation or Enhancement classes.

The town of Luray is contributing $25,000 it has received through The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding to create the scholarships.

“We’re calling this time the big reset,” said Carlene Hurdle, Fauquier Campus workforce director. “The idea here is that there are sunnier days ahead. We know that the economic downturn and impact of COVID will at some point be behind us. In the middle of it, there are a lot of folks coming together and rallying around to help those who have been impacted by the pandemic.”

Eligible classes in Middletown and the price they would be after scholarship funding is applied include:

• Class A Commercial Driver’s License – $375
• Class B Commercial Driver’s License – $325
• Electrical Apprenticeships Level 1-4 – $137.50-$192
• Heavy Equipment Operator – $249.50
• HVAC Apprenticeships Levels 1-4 – $191.75-$211.75
• Medical Assisting – $266.25
• Pharmacy Technician – $161.25

Online classes available for the funding and their costs after receiving the scholarship include:

• Medical Billing and Coding – $648.75
• Cybersecurity Certificate – $123.75
• Customer Service for Healthcare  – $248.75
• Customer Service Certificate – $61.25

If minimum enrollments are met, the following classes may be offered in the Luray area:

• CompTIA IT Fundamentals Prep and Certification – $83.25 after scholarship
• ServSafe Food Safety Certification – $19.75 after scholarship
• Learning to Lead:  Buddy to Boss – $19.75 after scholarship

“The town of Luray hopes that our partnership with the LFCC Foundation and LFCC Workforce Solutions will allow any of our residents who were impacted by COVID-19 to pursue a career that will be rewarding and sustainable into the future,” said Luray Town Manager Steve Burke.

Impacted residents have until Nov. 30 to apply for the scholarships, with some classes starting as soon as early October. The classes must be taken before June 30, 2021.

To download the application or find out more, visit lfccworkforce.com/TOL. Contact Hurdle at (571) 781-2292 with any questions.