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What to look for in an online job posting

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…

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Four tips for a successful online learning experience

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…

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COVID-19 Training Status

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…

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‘I Got My Certification, Now What?’

You’ve already made the life-changing decision to enroll in, and complete, a career training program, but now that you’ve taken your exam and passed the test, it’s time to put your certification or degree to good use. It can be daunting to start looking for a…

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Utilizing the Right Job-Hunting Site for You

You’ve received your certification and now you’re ready to land the job. There are a variety of sites that can help you find openings, but depending on the job you’re looking for, there may be an option that’s best suited for the field you’re looking for….

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Turning your life experience into college credit

When we ask you to think about earning college credit, we bet a Benjamin that you’re thinking about a classroom with lots of seats, with the teacher from Peanuts talking about something you could care less about. Are we right? There’s something called “credits for prior…

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How to switch careers during a pandemic

Right now, according to the Virginia Employment Commission, 9.4% of Virginians are out of work. And while some industries have seen its numbers start to recover, from May 2019 to May 2020, over 36% of the leisure and hospitality workforce was out of work. If you’re…