When it comes to career advancement, the biggest question on most students’ minds is simple: Is the investment in further education worth it? A new study published in the Journal of Public Economics provides a resounding “yes” for students pursuing short-term, noncredit community college programs. The…
Virginia’s Community Colleges and FastForward are proud to support the commonwealth’s evolving workforce development initiatives, helping to build a stronger economy and connecting job seekers with high-demand careers. In light of ongoing state-level investments and the launch of the Virginia Works initiative, we’re highlighting how Virginia…
Virginia’s Community Colleges are proud to support Virginia’s logistics and transportation industry. Transportation is essential to the logistics industry in order to transport goods and materials. In honor of National Truckers Day, recognized earlier this month, we’re highlighting recent workforce developments in logistics happening across the…
Healthcare is one of the fastest growing industries across the U.S. and Virginia is no exception. FastForward healthcare programs are designed to provide specific training in over 15 different healthcare careers, equipping learners with the skills and experience necessary for success. Students can earn credentials and…
Virginia is quickly becoming the world’s data center capital. Almost ten percent of the world’s data flows through the Commonwealth, creating a high demand for data and fiber optics-certified employees. Check out these recent workforce developments happening in Virginia. Virginia: Welcome to the Future State Almost…
Manufacturing is important in building the foundation of our everyday life. From robotics to food to electronics, manufacturing jobs are in high demand across Virginia. Check out these recent workforce developments happening across the state. Clasen Quality Chocolate to Open New Manufacturing Facility in Frederick County …
Virginia has earned a reputation as the global hub for cloud infrastructure, with a remarkable 70% of the world’s internet traffic flowing through the state. This has attracted major global companies to invest billions of dollars in building data centers and related infrastructure across the commonwealth. …
Did you know over 35 percent of all global data centers are located in Virginia? Data constantly flows through more than 180 facilities statewide, supporting everything from social media platforms to e-commerce giants. With the increasing demand for skilled workers in fields like electrical maintenance, fiber…
Losing a job can be a challenging and uncertain time, especially for federal employees who have dedicated years to public service. But it can also be an opportunity – an open door to a new and fulfilling career. If you’re looking for a fresh start, Virginia’s…
According to the Virginia Employment Commission, by 2026, there are expected to be 2.6M middle-skilled jobs in Virginia – jobs that require some training, but not a four-year degree. There is a skills gap in Virginia’s workforce, and FastForward is continuing to bridge the gap by…