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Machining Fundamentals I and II are foundational for the study of metals formation methods, processes, related equipment, and tools of industry. It requires the student to understand shop safety practices, job planning, math and measurement for precision machining, interpreting drawings, machining feeds and speeds, precision measuring instruments, layout tools and procedures, hand tools and bench work, metal cutting saws and drilling machines. Students must be registered for both Machining Fundamentals I and II. LEARN THE SKILLS: Definition of machining Machining history Machining careers Personal and technical skills National Institute for... Read Full Course Description

With a national driver shortage of over 200,000, trucking companies are looking for hard workers like you who have earned a commercial driver’s license (CDL). VWCC Workforce Solutions has partnered with CDS Tractor Trailer Training Company to bring professional truck driver training to southwest Virginia. Our hands-on approach will quickly get you from the classroom to on-the-road training to earn your CDL in as few as 20 days. You’ll also meet several trucking company recruiters, and most students have job offers upon completion! Class A CDL training prepares students to... Read Full Course Description

With a national driver shortage of over 200,000, trucking companies are looking for hard workers like you who have earned a commercial driver’s license (CDL). VWCC Workforce Solutions has partnered with CDS Tractor Trailer Training Company to bring professional truck driver training to southwest Virginia. Our hands-on approach will quickly get you from the classroom to on-the-road training to earn your CDL in as few as 20 days. You’ll also meet several trucking company recruiters, and most students have job offers upon completion! Class A CDL training prepares students to... Read Full Course Description

Take your healthcare career to the next level as a certified EKG Tech! LPNs, RNs, MAs, CCMAs, and EMTs, can all benefit from an EKG Tech credential. Gain the knowledge, skills, and hands-on clinical experience you need to take the nationally recognized Certified EKG Technician exam issued by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) in just 7 weeks. According to NHA, the need for qualified EKG technicians continues to rise as the aging population in America grows (and with it, the prevalence of heart-related conditions). ... Read Full Course Description

This online course is designed to develop the expertise needed to configure, manage, and troubleshoot Linux systems, a core requirement for IT professionals in today’s technology-driven world. You will gain hands-on experience in Linux system administration, mastering skills like system installation, software management, networking, security, and cloud integration. The curriculum, aligned with CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005 certification objectives, will be taught by an instructor with extensive real-world experience. The course covers key areas such as security best practices, scripting, automation, and system monitoring. Basic computer skills and familiarity with operating systems... Read Full Course Description

A+ is the entry point for a career in IT and is the preferred credential for technical support and IT operations positions. Learn to troubleshoot and resolve computer issues, as well as understand a wide variety of issues including hardware, software, networking, operating systems, mobile devices and security. This course will give you the foundations needed for the CompTIA A+ Certification. Tuition includes ebook, virtual lab access, and exam vouchers. Must have access to computer or computer lab to complete homework. CERTIFICATION: CompTIA A+ STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR: Access... Read Full Course Description

With a national driver shortage of over 200,000, trucking companies are looking for hard workers like you who have earned a commercial driver’s license (CDL). VWCC Workforce Solutions has partnered with CDS Tractor Trailer Training Company to bring professional truck driver training to southwest Virginia. Our hands-on approach will quickly get you from the classroom to on-the-road training to earn your CDL in as few as 20 days. You’ll also meet several trucking company recruiters, and most students have job offers upon completion! Class A CDL training prepares students to... Read Full Course Description

With a national driver shortage of over 200,000, trucking companies are looking for hard workers like you who have earned a commercial driver’s license (CDL). VWCC Workforce Solutions has partnered with CDS Tractor Trailer Training Company to bring professional truck driver training to southwest Virginia. Our hands-on approach will quickly get you from the classroom to on-the-road training to earn your CDL in as few as 20 days. You’ll also meet several trucking company recruiters, and most students have job offers upon completion! Class A CDL training prepares students to... Read Full Course Description

Precision measuring is the cornerstone of quality in products and services that many people and organizations rely on each day. Starrett, Snap-on, and MC2 combined their industrial experience and expertise to create certifications that include hands-on training on instruments that are vital to engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, power generation, and natural resources, to name a few. Those who earn these certifications will be proficient in the use of a variety of instruments ranging from tapes and rules to calipers and micrometers. LEARN THE SKILLS: Tape and Rule Measurement Side Caliper Measurement... Read Full Course Description

With a national driver shortage of over 200,000, trucking companies are looking for hard workers like you who have earned a commercial driver’s license (CDL). VWCC Workforce Solutions has partnered with CDS Tractor Trailer Training Company to bring professional truck driver training to southwest Virginia. Our hands-on approach will quickly get you from the classroom to on-the-road training to earn your CDL in as few as 20 days. You’ll also meet several trucking company recruiters, and most students have job offers upon completion! Class A CDL training prepares students to... Read Full Course Description

Machining Fundamentals I and II are foundational for the study of metals formation methods, processes, related equipment, and tools of industry. It requires the student to understand shop safety practices, job planning, math and measurement for precision machining, interpreting drawings, machining feeds and speeds, precision measuring instruments, layout tools and procedures, hand tools and bench work, metal cutting saws and drilling machines. Students must be registered for both Machining Fundamentals I and II. LEARN THE SKILLS: Safety guidelines and documentation Measurement systems Semi-precision measurement Precision measurement / tools Quality Assurance... Read Full Course Description

Machining Fundamentals I and II are foundational for the study of metals formation methods, processes, related equipment, and tools of industry. It requires the student to understand shop safety practices, job planning, math and measurement for precision machining, interpreting drawings, machining feeds and speeds, precision measuring instruments, layout tools and procedures, hand tools and bench work, metal cutting saws and drilling machines. Students must be registered for both Machining Fundamentals I and II. LEARN THE SKILLS: Definition of machining Machining history Machining careers Personal and technical skills National Institute for... Read Full Course Description

The Machining – Turning course is a hands-on course where you will learn the fundamentals of using a lathe in a manufacturing environment. You will learn facing, turning, drilling, turning angles, work holding concepts and devices, and other operations as well as conversational programming and basic CNC program editing. Instruction will also include applicable shop safety, precision measurement, and how to interpret drawings including dimensioning and tolerances. CREDENTIALS: Students completing the course will sit for the NIMS (National Institute of Metalworking Skills) credentials: – CNC Turning: Operator, Level 1 –... Read Full Course Description

Did you take things apart as a kid – wondering how things work? You may very well have a natural mechanical ability – a talent that manufacturers want as one of the most desirable skills. The driving forces in any machine are mechanical systems: gears, drives, bearings, pulleys, and more – all found in everything that moves! The Mechanical Systems course covers the installation, use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mechanical drive components and systems used every day in industry. Open the door to a new career in manufacturing, or a... Read Full Course Description

If programming is your thing, join us to learn ladder logic for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). PLCs are sturdy computers used in rugged environments such as manufacturing to allow for automation of advanced manufacturing systems. Sensors are the eyes, ears, touch, and feel for those systems, relaying signals to the PLCs to direct the workings of all of the mechanical assemblies. You will work with high-end products from Rockwell Automation / Allen Bradley controls to discover the inner workings of industrial systems. In just 8 weeks, earn 2 Festo /... Read Full Course Description

Decrease production downtime, improve efficiency, and increase output by understanding electricity and how to work with it safely. This course has been specifically developed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to enable them to work safely and effectively with electricity. The lab components of the training offer the learner the opportunity to build, test, and troubleshoot AC/DC circuits and to examine the operating voltages and currents related to proper circuit operation. Learners will use various instruments to make circuit measurements and calculations. LEARN THE SKILLS (AC/DC): Explain... Read Full Course Description