Through the Re-Employing Virginians (REV) campaign, the Governor’s office is giving Virginia’s Community Colleges $27 million to help current and future students cover the costs of tuition and fees in fields that will lead to careers in their community. We can help thousands of Virginians. Are…
Job training and career certificates aren’t the only benefits students gain from FastForward programs. During workforce training, students inherently gain “soft” skills that can be used in both the workplace and day-to-day life. Some of the most common soft skills students develop during FastForward training include…
While credentials are an important way for candidates to showcase their industry smarts, most employers feel a credential is only as good as an employee’s ability to apply those skills in real-world scenarios and display the proper soft skills needed to thrive on the job. Having…
If you’ve been looking for jobs recently, you’ve probably noticed that a lot of job fairs and recruitment events in Virginia have moved to a virtual format. While it sounds a little intimidating, just like with any networking or recruitment event, if you come prepared and…
If you’re on the hunt for a new job, you’re probably looking at dozens of job listings. They may start to blend together – or – it could be hard to decipher if one is better than the other. If you’re looking online for your next…
Unless you’ve completely blocked out the news, you’ve probably seen that students across the country are going back to school virtually. And for some FastForward students enrolling in an upcoming program, this virtual method might be a challenging new way of learning. As we all continue…
Regular cleaning and disinfecting, social distancing and wearing cloth face coverings are required by the governor’s office to continue offering our FastForward career training programs in-person. And while our instructors and staff have been working hard to move as much as they can online so students…
There are multiple ways you can stack workforce trainings to help you forge a pathway to a better career. For some industries, training can build one upon another – from basic to advanced. But for other fields, having a varied mix of certifiable skills can make…
If you’re reading this, there is a chance you are underemployed, unemployed or just looking for some extra cash. While many people go after gig jobs, like Amazon Flex, UberEats, Task Rabbit and more, new challenges and hurdles in this industry are now emerging. If you…
FastForward career training is held at Virginia’s Community Colleges. Virginia is currently operating under Phase Three guidelines as put forth by the Governor’s Office. While there may be additional guidance at each community college, FastForward training has resumed – both in-person and online. Under Phase Three…