Thousands of job opportunities are available across Virginia, many in vital industries that don’t require a college degree.
If you’re seeking an affordable way to gain career-ready skills, FastForward could be the perfect fit.
FastForward at Virginia’s Community Colleges is a short-term training program for high-demand industries, like healthcare, information technology and skilled trades and infrastructure, helping Virginians get the jobs they want and the salaries they need. Our goal is to get you trained, help you earn your certification and get you into a career that can support you and your family.
More Skills with More Opportunity
A study from the Bureau of Labor Statistics found these important facts about getting certified:
- The median weekly earnings of full-time wage and salary workers with a certification were 35 percent higher than those without a credential.
- People with a credential or license have a lower unemployment rate than those who do not.
- Among the employed in 2016, people who work full time were more likely to hold a credential than those who work part-time.
Find out how earning a credential will change your life. Learn more.
| Business Programs |
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| Society of Human Resources Management |
| Manufacturing & Construction Trades Programs |
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| Carpentry Level 1 |
| Carpentry Level 2 |
| Certified Logistics Associate |
| Certified Logistics Technician |
| CNC Machining: Level 1: Milling Ops |
| CNC Machining: Level 1: Milling Prog, Setup & Ops |
| CNC Machining: Level 1: Turn Prog. Setup & Ops |
| CNC Machining: Level 1: Turning Ops |
| Electrical – Level 1 |
| Electrical – Level 2 |
| Facilities Maintenance Technician |
| Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) |
| Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) |
| Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) |
| Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) |
| Certified Welder – Stick or Pipe Welding |
| HVAC Level 1 |
| HVAC Level 2 |
| Introductory Craft Skills – NCCER Core |
| Marine Trades Training: Electrical Level 1 |
| Marine Trades Training: Welding Level 1 |
| Plumbing Level 1 |
| Plumbing Level 2 |
| Plumbing Level 3 |
| Plumbing Level 4 |
| Technology Programs |
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| Tech+ |
| CompTIA A+ |
| CompTIA Network+ |
| CompTIA Security+ |
| Ethical Hacker |
| Transportation Programs |
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| Commercial Driver’s License |
| Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Rider Course |
Funding for the FastForward and FastForward Scholarship programs is limited and subject to availability.