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Workforce Schedule

Looking to advance your career or gain new skills? VPCC’s Workforce Development courses are designed to help you succeed in today’s job market. Our team at VPCC has designed the classes below for those seeking professional certifications and hands-on training from the region’s most qualified faculty. Our programs offer flexible, affordable options to fit your schedule.

Important Announcement

Virginia state funding for FastForward programs (Workforce Credential Grant) is currently available but limited. Funds and space are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please apply and register as soon as possible.

Business

Spring 2027

ClassStart DateEnd DateDaysTimeLocationTuitionVirginia Resident Will
Pay
Income-Eligible Will Pay
Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)TBDTBDMW
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Online – Synchronous$3,000.00$1,000.00$0.00
Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)TBDTBDTW6:00 pm – 7:30 pmOnline – Synchronous$3,000.00$1,000.00$0.00

Cybersecurity & Technology

Fall 2026 / Spring 2027

ClassStart DateEnd DateDaysTimeLocationTuitionVirginia Resident Will
Pay
Income-Eligible Will Pay
Tech+2/1/20273/15/2027MW
F
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Online – Synchronous$1,299.00$433.00$0.00
A+ Certified
Professional
11/30/20264/7/2027MWF7:00 pm – 10:00 pmOnline – Synchronous$4,500.00$1,500.00$0.00
A+ Certified
Professional
4/19/20278/6/2027MWF7:00 pm – 10:00 pmOnline – Synchronous$4,500.00$1,500.00$0.00
Network+ Certified
Professional
12/1/20262/6/2027TR
S
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
10:00 am – 10:30 am
Online – Synchronous$3,750.00$1,250.00$0.00
Network+ Certified
Professional
4/13/20276/5/2027TR
S
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
10:00 am – 10:30 am
Online- Synchronous$3,750.00$1,250.00$0.00
Security+ Certified
Professional
2/23/20274/17/2027TR
S
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
10:00 am -10:30 am
Online – Synchronous$3,750.00$1,250.00$0.00

Healthcare:

FastForward Program

Fall 2026 / Spring 2027

ClassStart DateEnd DateDaysTimeLocationTuitionVirginia Resident Will PayIncome-Eligible Will Pay
Behavioral Health Technician
Assistant
3/15/20274/14/2027MW6:00 pm – 10:00 pm In-Person – Hampton$1,500.00$500.00$0.00
Medical
Administrative
Assistant (MOAA)
3/15/20276/25/2027MT1:00 pm – 5:00 pmOnline – Synchronous$2,166.00$722.00$0.00
Medical
Administrative
Assistant (MOAA
)
3/15/20276/25/2027MT6:00 pm – 10:00 pmHybrid$2,166.00$722.00$0.00
EKG Technician3/15/20275/26/2027MW10:00 am – 1:30 pm In-Person – Hampton$1,800.00$600.00$0.00
EKG Technician11/5/20262/9/2027TR6:00 pm – 10:00 pmIn-Person – Hampton$1,800.00$600.00$0.00
Nurse Aide Education (CNA)9/24/202611/19/2026MTWR10:00 am – 2:15 pmIn-Person – Hampton$3,495.00$1,165.00$0.00
Nurse Aide Education
(CNA)
9/24/202611/19/2026MTWR4:00 pm – 8:15 pmIn-Person – Hampton$3,495.00$1,165.00$0.00
Nurse Aide Education
(CNA)
9/24/202611/19/2026MTWR4:00 pm – 8:15 pm In-Person – Williamsburg$3,495.00$1,165.00$0.00
Phlebotomy Technician10/5/202612/16/2026MW6:00 pm – 10:00 pmIn-Person – Hampton$3,000.00$1,000.00$0.00
Phlebotomy Technician10/5/202612/16/2026MW6:00 pm – 10:00 pm In-Person – Williamsburg$3,000.00$1,000.00$0.00
Phlebotomy Technician10/6/202612/17/2026TR10:00 am – 2:00 pm In-Person – Hampton$3,000.00$1,000.00$0.00

Day Codes:
M Monday – T Tuesday – W Wednesday – R Thursday – F Friday – S Saturday – U Sunday
* Check with the office to determine the entire schedule

Healthcare:

Non-FastForward Programs

Fall 2026 / Spring 2027

ClassStart DateEnd DateDaysTimeLocationTuition
Basic Life Support (w/
CPR) American Heart
Association
11/21/202611/21/2026S9:00 am – 4:00 pmIn-Person – Hampton$95.00
Basic Life Support (w/
CPR) American Heart
Association
12/19/202612/19/2026S9:00 am – 4:00 pmIn-Person – Hampton$95.00
Basic Life Support (w/
CPR) American Heart
Association
1/16/20271/16/2027S9:00 am – 4:00 pmIn-Person – Hampton$95.00
Basic Life Support (w/
CPR) American Heart
Association
2/6/20272/6/2027S9:00 am – 4:00 pmIn-Person- Hampton$95.00
Basic Life Support (w/
CPR) American Heart
Association
3/20/20273/20/2027S9:00 am – 4:00 pm In-Person – Hampton$95.00
Basic Life Support (w/
CPR) American Heart
Association
4/17/20274/17/2027S9:00 am – 4:00 pm In-Person – Hampton$95.00
Basic Life Support (w/
CPR) American Heart
Association
5/15/20275/15/2027S9:00 am – 4:00 pmIn-Person – Hampton$95.00
ClassStart DateEnd DateDaysTimeLocationTuition
Personal Fitness Trainer10/6/202611/14/2026T
S
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Online / Synchronous
(In-Person)
$850.00

Hospitality

Spring 2027

ClassStart DateEnd DateDaysTimeLocationTuitionVirginia Resident Will
Pay
Income-Eligible Will Pay
Hospitality
Training: Lodging
TBDTBDTR6:00 pm – 9:00 pmIn-Person – Williamsburg$5,499.00$1,833.00$0.00
Hospitality
Training: Food
TBDTBDMW7:00 pm – 9:00 pmIn-Person – Williamsburg$5.499.00$1,833.00$0.00

Manufacturing & Construction Trades

Fall 2026

ClassStart DateEnd DateDays    Time                     LocationDeliveryFull TuitionVirginia Resident Will PayIncome-Eligible Will Pay
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)9/21/2026
11/2/2026
10/29/2026
12/10/2026
MTWR
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

PWDC/NNTC/TTC
In-Person$3,900.00$1,300.00$0.00
Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW)9/21/2026
11/2/2026
10/29/2026
12/10/2026
MTWR
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

PWDC/NNTC/TTC
In-Person$3,900.00$1,300.00$0.00
Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)10/5/2026
11/16/2026
10/28/2026
12/10/2026
MTWR
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

PWDC/TTC
In-Person$3,900.00$1,300.00$0.00
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)9/28/2026
11/9/2026
10/29/2026
12/10/2026
MTWR
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

PWDCNNTC/TTC
In-Person$2,547.00$849.00$0.00
Certified Welder9/21/2026
11/2/2026
10/29/2026
12/10/2026
MTWR
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

PWDC/NNTC/TTC
In-Person$3,900.00$1,300.00$0.00

Building and Construction Trades

Fall 2026

ClassStart DateEnd DateDaysTimeLocationFull
Tuition
Virginia Resident Will
Pay
Income-Eligible Will Pay
Certified Logistics
Associate
9/22/202610/22/2026TR6:00 pm – 10:00 pmOnline – Synchronous$1,500.00$500.00$0.00
Certified Logistics
Technician
11/3/202612/3/2026TR6:00 pm – 10:00 pmOnline – Synchronous$1,800.00$600.00$0.00
CNC Milling
Operations
9/14/202611/11/2026MW4:30 pm – 9:00 pm In-Person – Hampton$2,400.00$800.00$0.00
CNC Milling
Operations
9/15/202611/2/2026TR4:30 pm – 9:00 pm In-Person – Toano$2,400.00$800.00$0.00
CNC Milling:
Programming,
Set-Up Operations
11/16/20261/27/2027MW4:30 pm – 9:00 pm In-Person – Hampton$2,400.00$800.00$0.00
Facilities Maintenance9/15/20262/16/2027MWF5:00 pm – 9:00 pmIn-Person – Newport News$3,345.00$1,115.00$0.00
NCCER Core
(Carpentry)
9/8/202610/8/2026TWR5:00 pm – 9:00 pmIn-Person – Toano$1,098.00$1,300.00$0.00
NCCER Core
(Electrical)
9/8/202610/12/2026MTW5:00 pm – 9:00 pm In-Person – Newport News$1,098.00$366.00$0.00
Electrical Level 110/14/202612/23/2026MTW5:00 pm – 9:00 pm In-Person – Newport News$4,500.00$1,500.00$0.00
NCCER Core
(Plumbing)
9/21/202610/23/2026WRF

Day Codes:
M Monday – T Tuesday – W Wednesday – R Thursday – F Friday – S Saturday – U Sunday

(PWDC)
Peninsula Workforce Development Center
600 College Drive
Hampton, VA 23666

(TTC)
Toano Trades Center
236 Industry Blvd
Toano, VA 23168

(NNTS)
Newport News Trades Center
520 21st Street
Newport News, VA 23607

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Marine Trades Training

Electrical

Fall 2026 / Spring 2027

ClassStart DateEnd DateDaysTimeLocationDeliveryTuitionVirginia Resident Will PayIncome Eligible Will Pay
Marine Electrician
Course
11/30/202612/11/2026MTWRF7:00 am – 3:30 pmHampton /
Newport News
In-Person$1,998.00$666.00$0.00
Marine Electrician
Course
1/19/20272/1/2027MTWRF7:00 am – 3:30 pmHampton /
Newport News
In-Person$1,998.00$666.00$0.00
Marine Electrician
Course
2/15/20272/26/2027MTWRF7:00 am – 3:30 pm Hampton /
Newport News
In-Person$1,998.00$666.00$0.00
Marine Electrician
Course
3/15/20273/26/2027MTWRF7:00 am – 3:30 pmHampton /
Newport News
In-Person$1,998.00$666.00$0.00
Marine Electrician
Course
4/12/20274/23/2027MTWRF7:00 am – 3:30 pmHampton /
Newport New
In-Person$1,998.00$666.00$0.00

Marine Trades Training

Structural Fitter


Fall 2026 / Spring 2027

ClassStart DateEnd DateDaysTimeLocationDeliveryTuitionVirginia Resident Will PayIncome Eligible Will Pay
Marine Structural
Fitter Level 1
11/30/202612/18/2026MTWRF7:00 am – 3:30 pm Newport NewsIn-Person$3,900.00$1,300.00$0.00
Marine Structural
Fitter Level 1
1/19/20272/5/2027MTWRF7:00 am – 3:30 pmNewport NewsIn-Person$3,900.00$1,300.00$0.00
Marine Structural
Fitter Level 1
2/15/20273/5/2027MTWRF7:00 am – 3:30 pm Newport NewsIn-Person$3,900.00$1,300.00$0.00
Marine Structural
Fitter Level 1
3/15/20273/26/2027MTWRF7:00 am – 3:30 pm Newport NewsIn-Person$3,900.00$1,300.00$0.00
Marine Structural
Fitter Level 1
4/12/20274/23/2027MTWRF7:00 am – 3:30 pmNewport NewsIn-Person$3,900.00$1,300.00$0.00

Marine Trades Training

Welding

Fall 2026 / Spring 2027

ClassStart DateEnd DateDaysTimeLocationDeliveryTuitionVirginia Resident Will PayIncome Eligible Will Pay
MTT Welding Level 3 11/30/202612/18/2026MTWRF7:00 am – 3:30 pm Hampton/
Newport News
In-Person$3,900.00$1,300.00$0.00
MTT Welding Level 31/19/20272/5/2027MTWRF7:00 am – 3:30 pm Hampton/
Newport News
In-Person$3,900.00$1,300.00$0.00
MTT Welding Level 32/15/20273/5/2027MTWRF7:00 am – 3:30 pmHampton/
Newport News
In-Person$3,900.00$1,300.00$0.00
MTT Welding Level 33/15/20274/2/2027MTWRF7:00 am – 3:30 pmHampton/
Newport News
In-Person$3,900.00$1,300.00$0.00
MTT Welding Level 34/12/20274/30/2027MTWRF7:00 am – 3:30 pmHampton/
Newport News
In-Person$3,900.00$1,300.00$0.00
ClassStart DateEnd DateDaysTimeLocationDeliveryTuitionVirginia Resident Will PayIncome Eligible Will Pay
MTT Welding Level 31/17/20272/5/2027UMTWR11:00 pm – 7:00 amHampton/
Newport News
In-Person$3,900.00$1,300.00$0.00
MTT Welding Level 32/14/20273/5/2027UMTWR11:00 pm – 7:00 pmHampton/
Newport News
In-Person$3,900.00$1,300.00$0.00
MTT Welding Level 33/14/20274/2/2027UMTWR11:00 pm – 7:00 pmHampton/
Newport News
In-Person$3,900.00$1,300.00$0.00

(PWDC)

Peninsula Workforce Development Center
600 College Drive
Hampton, VA 23666

(NNTS)
Newport News Trades Center
520 21st Street
Newport News, VA 23607

Marine Welder – Virginia Ship Repair Association (VSRA) Pre-Hire Program

Associated Credential – AWS Certified Welder-Marine Welder Level 1

Requirements – Be 18+ years or older, have a High School Diploma or GED
Must wear steel-toe shoes to class

The course is three weeks (120 hours) long and prepares candidates for a career in Marine Welding at various regional shipyards. It will cover the basics of stick welding, with the AWS certification test included on the last day of class (which requires travel to Hampton). The course also equips students with the skills needed for entry-level employment in the ship repair industry.

*The participating member companies of the Virginia Ship Repair Association (VSRA) will select students for this class.

To apply, visit shiprepairtraining.com

In partnership with the Virginia Ship Repair Association, students selected for this program may enter into direct employment with VSRA’s partner employer.

For more information, call the Workforce Development Center at (757) 825-4070.

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Transportation & Licensing

Students who enroll in the following programs are eligible for FastForward tuition assistance.

Fall 2026 / Spring 2027

ClassStart DateEnd DateDays    Time                     LocationDeliveryFull TuitionVirginia Resident Will PayIncome Eligible Will Pay
CDL: Class A Tractor
Trailer Training
11/23/202612/17/2026MTWR7:00 am – 5:30 pm HamptonIn-Person$5,400.00$1,800.00$0.00
CDL: Class A
Tractor
Trailer Training

11/28/20261/17/2027SU7:00 am – 5:30 pmHamptonIn-Person$5,400.00$1,800.00$0.00
CDL: Class A
Tractor
Trailer Training
12/21/20261/14/2027MTWF7:00 am – 5:30 pmHamptonIn-Person$5,400.00$1,800.00$0.00
CDL: Class A
Tractor
Trailer Training
1/4/20271/28/2027MTWR7:00 am – 5:30 pm HamptonIn-Person$5,400.00$1,800.00$0.00
CDL: Class A
Tractor
Trailer Training
1/19/20272/11/2027MTWR7:00 am – 5:30 pmHamptonIn-Person$5,400.00$1,800.00$0.00
CDL: Class A
Tractor
Trailer Training
1/23/20273/14/2027SU7:00 am – 5:30 pmHamptonIn-Person$5,400.00$1,800.00$0.00
CDL: Class A
Tractor
Trailer Training
2/1/20272/25/2027MTWR7:00 am – 5:30 pmHamptonIn-Person$5,400.00$1,800.00$0.00
CDL: Class A
Tractor
Trailer Training
2/16/20272/25/2027MTWR7:00 am – 5:30 pmHamptonIn-Person$5,400.00$1,800.00$0.00
CDL: Class A
Tractor
Trailer Training
3/1/20273/25/2027MTWR7:00 am – 5:30 pm HamptonIn-Person$5,400.00$1,800.00$0.00
CDL: Class A
Tractor
Trailer Training
3/15/20274/8/2027MTWR7:00 am – 5:30 pmHamptonIn-Person$5,400.00$1,800.00$0.00
CDL: Class A
Tractor
Trailer Training
3/20/20275/9/2027SU7:00 am – 5:30 pmHamptonIn-Person$5,400.00$1,800.00$0.00
CDL: Class A
Tractor
Trailer Training
3/29/20274/22/2027MTWR7:00 am – 5:30 pm HamptonIn-Person$5,400.00$1,800.00$0.00
CDL: Class A
Tractor
Trailer Training
4/12/20275/6/2027MTWR7:00 am – 5:30 pmHamptonIn-Person$5,400.00$1,800.00$0.00
CDL: Class A
Tractor
Trailer Training
4/26/20275/20/2027MTWR7:00 am – 5:30 pmHamptonIn-Person$5,400.00$1,800.00$0.00

* Transportation & Licensing (Important Notice: Students must have their Class A permit before registering for the CDL courses). Also, the trucks used for instruction and DMV testing are all “Automatic Transmission.”

Motorcycle Basic Rider

Fall 2026 / Spring 2027

Introductory Motorcycle Experience

ClassStart DateEnd DateDays    Time                     LocationDeliveryFull Tuition
Pre-BRC Training
Course
3/19/20273/19/2027F5:00 pm – 7:30 pmHampton In-Person$75.00
Pre-BRC Training
Course
4/23/20274/23/2027F500 pm – 7:30 pmHamptonIn-Person$75.00

Basic Rider Course

ClassStart DateEnd DateDays    Time                     LocationDeliveryFull Tuition
BRC Training
Course
11/14/202611/15/2026SU7:00 am – 1:00 pm HamptonIn-Person$245.00
BRC Training
Course
11/28/202611/29/2026SU7:00 am – 1:00 pm HamptonIn-Person$245.00
BRC Training
Course
12/5/202612/6/2026SU7:00 am – 1:00 pm HamptonIn-Person$245.00
BRC Training
Course
12/12/202612/13/2026SU7:00 am – 1:00 pmHamptonIn-Person$245.00
BRC Training
Course
1/16/20271/17/2026SU9:00 am – 3:00 pmHamptonIn-Person$245.00
BRC Training
Course
1/23/22071/24/2027SU9:00 am – 3:00 pmHamptonIn-Person$245.00
BRC Training
Course
1/30/20271/31/2027SU9:00 am -3:00 pmHamptonIn-Person$245.00
BRC Training
Course
2/6/20272/7/2027SU9:00 am – 3:00 pmHamptonIn-Person$245.00
BRC Training
Course
2/13/20272/14/2027SU9:00 am – 3:00 pmHamptonIn-Person$245.00
BRC Training
Course
2/20/20272/21/2027SU9:00 am – 3:00 pmHamptonIin-Person$245.00
BRC Training
Course
2/27/20272/28/2027SU9:00 am – 3:00 pmHamptonIn-Person$245.00
BRC Training
Course
3/6/20273/7/2027SU9:00 am – 3:00 pmHamptonIn-Person$245.00
BRC Training
Course
3/13/20273/14/2027SU9:00 am – 3:00 pmHampotnIn-Person$245.00
BRC Training
Course
3/20/20273/21/2027SU9:00 am – 3:00 pmHamptonIn-Person$245.00
BRC Training
Course
3/27/20273/28/2027SU9:00 am – 3:00 pm HamptonIn-Person$245.00
BRC Training
Course
4/3/20274/4/2027SU9:00 am – 3:00 pm HamptonIn-Person$245.00
BRC Training
Course
4/10/20274/11/2027SU9:00 am – 3:00 pm HamptonIn-Person$245.00
BRC Training
Course
4/17/20274/18/2027SU9:00 am – 3:00 pmHamptonIn-Person$245.00
BRC Training
Course
4/24/20274/25/2027SU9:00 am – 3:00 pm HamptonIn-Person$245.00

Motorcycle Experience

ClassStart DateEnd DateDays    Time                     LocationDeliveryFull Tuition
BRC Experienced Training
Course
3/28/20273/28/207U2:00 pm – 7:00 pmHampton In-Person$125.00
BRC Experienced Training
Course
4/25/20274/25/2027U2:00 pm – 7:00 pmHamptonIn-Person$125.00

 Day Codes:
M Monday – T Tuesday – W Wednesday – R Thursday – F Friday – S Saturday – U Sunday

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