For as long as he can remember, Kevin Austin has always been a mathematical, analytical thinker. As a student at James River High School, Austin attended the Botetourt Technical Education Center (BTEC), and that’s where he connected his problem-solving mindset to a career path.
“I look at any situation through the analytical lens first; it’s just how my brain works,” he said. Austin chose to pursue a career in engineering but wanted to get there the most cost-effective way.
Through BTEC, Austin learned about Virginia Western’s engineering program and its pathway to four-year universities. After doing the math, Austin saw Virginia Western as a smart first step.