Training Takes Weeks. Not Years.
There are thousands of jobs open across Virginia, and many of these essential fields don’t require a college degree. If you’re looking for a safe, affordable job career training program, consider enrolling in FastForward.
FastForward is a short-term training program for high-demand industries, helping Virginians get the jobs they want and the salaries they need. Our training is offered locally through Virginia’s Community Colleges.
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32,000+ credentials earned
Over 32,000 certificates and credentials have been awarded across Virginia through FastForward.
40 in-demand careers
Our short-term career training programs to prepare you for 40 great careers across seven industries in Virginia.
55% higher pay
FastForward graduates, on average, have been hired for jobs that boost their take home pay by 55%.
2x more hirable
Job applicants with workforce credentials are 2X as likely to be hired than applicants without credentials. 1FastForward in Action
We talked to Meagan Yeager, a FastForward graduate, about her experience going through the powerline worker program at Southside Virginia Community College. She climbed, she trained and 11 weeks later, Meagan had a job and a secure future at Virginia’s largest electric utility.
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