Pictured from the left is Transylvania County Campus Director Jessica Edney, Blue Ridge Community College President Dr. Laura Leatherwood, followed by ALULA students and Blue Ridge staff.

Partnership Empowers ALULA Students to Earn Certificates

Published June 15, 2026

Featured photo: Pictured from the left is Transylvania County Campus Director Jessica Edney, Blue Ridge Community College President Dr. Laura Leatherwood, followed by ALULA students and Blue Ridge staff. Photo courtesy of Grayson Compton.

By Amani Duncan
Coordinator, Adult Education and Literacy

Blue Ridge Community College’s Adult Education department partnered with ALULA in Brevard this spring semester to provide a valuable adult education class for 12 students. The opportunity included two components: a ServSafe Food Handler Course with a certification exam and a presentation project in which students shared personal stories about their lives.

Students successfully completed the challenging program, with each participant earning a certification. During a ceremony on May 19, 2026, Blue Ridge Community College recognized the students for their achievement and presented them with Blue Ridge swag.

The Adult Education department offers a variety of programs at Blue Ridge Community College’s Transylvania County Campus, including high school equivalency preparation.

For more information about adult education programs, community members may contact Amani Duncan, Adult Education & Literacy coordinator, at 828-694-1907.

This story was also published by the Transylvania Times on May 21, 2026.