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CompTIA® Security+

ITEC 2040007
Section Code: 31E
This is a FastForward Program: FastForward programs are short-term training courses for industry credentials in high-demand jobs. Eligible Virginia residents may pay only one-third (1/3) of the full tuition cost. To qualify, you must meet the Virginia domicile requirements. Virginia domicile means you have lived in Virginia and intended to stay here indefinitely for at least one year before the date of application. A domicile determination form will be part of your registration process. Additional financial assistance is available to offset some or all of the FastForward tuition costs. Complete... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Mar 03, 2025 End Date: Mar 07, 2025
Community College: Northern Virginia
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CompTIA® Security+

ITEC 2040007
Section Code: 32E
This is a FastForward Program: FastForward programs are short-term training courses for industry credentials in high-demand jobs. Eligible Virginia residents may pay only one-third (1/3) of the full tuition cost. To qualify, you must meet the Virginia domicile requirements. Virginia domicile means you have lived in Virginia and intended to stay here indefinitely for at least one year before the date of application. A domicile determination form will be part of your registration process. Additional financial assistance is available to offset some or all of the FastForward tuition costs. Complete... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Mar 03, 2025 End Date: Apr 21, 2025
Community College: Northern Virginia
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CompTIA® Network+

ITEC 2040005
Section Code: 31A
This is a FastForward Program: FastForward programs are short-term training courses for industry credentials in high-demand jobs. Eligible Virginia residents may pay only one-third (1/3) of the full tuition cost. To qualify, you must meet the Virginia domicile requirements. Virginia domicile means you have lived in Virginia and intended to stay here indefinitely for at least one year before the date of application. A domicile determination form will be part of your registration process. Additional financial assistance is available to offset some or all of the FastForward tuition costs. Complete... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Mar 11, 2025 End Date: Apr 03, 2025
Community College: Northern Virginia
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CompTIA® Network+

ITEC 2040005
Section Code: 31L
This is a FastForward Program: FastForward programs are short-term training courses for industry credentials in high-demand jobs. Eligible Virginia residents may pay only one-third (1/3) of the full tuition cost. To qualify, you must meet the Virginia domicile requirements. Virginia domicile means you have lived in Virginia and intended to stay here indefinitely for at least one year before the date of application. A domicile determination form will be part of your registration process. Additional financial assistance is available to offset some or all of the FastForward tuition costs. Complete... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Mar 31, 2025 End Date: Apr 23, 2025
Community College: Northern Virginia
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CompTIA® Network+

ITEC 2040005
Section Code: 31N
This is a FastForward Program: FastForward programs are short-term training courses for industry credentials in high-demand jobs. Eligible Virginia residents may pay only one-third (1/3) of the full tuition cost. To qualify, you must meet the Virginia domicile requirements. Virginia domicile means you have lived in Virginia and intended to stay here indefinitely for at least one year before the date of application. A domicile determination form will be part of your registration process. Additional financial assistance is available to offset some or all of the FastForward tuition costs. Complete... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jan 25, 2025 End Date: Mar 01, 2025
Community College: Northern Virginia
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CompTIA® Network+

ITEC 2040005
Section Code: 31E
This is a FastForward Program: FastForward programs are short-term training courses for industry credentials in high-demand jobs. Eligible Virginia residents may pay only one-third (1/3) of the full tuition cost. To qualify, you must meet the Virginia domicile requirements. Virginia domicile means you have lived in Virginia and intended to stay here indefinitely for at least one year before the date of application. A domicile determination form will be part of your registration process. Additional financial assistance is available to offset some or all of the FastForward tuition costs. Complete... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jan 27, 2025 End Date: Jan 31, 2025
Community College: Northern Virginia
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Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA)

ITEC 2040076
Section Code: 31E
This is a FastForward Program: FastForward programs are short-term training courses for industry credentials in high-demand jobs. Eligible Virginia residents may pay only one-third (1/3) of the full tuition cost. To qualify, you must meet the Virginia domicile requirements. Virginia domicile means you have lived in Virginia and intended to stay here indefinitely for at least one year before the date of application. A domicile determination form will be part of your registration process. Additional financial assistance is available to offset some or all of the FastForward tuition costs. Complete... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jan 27, 2025 End Date: May 21, 2025
Community College: Northern Virginia
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Welding – SMAW – WCG

WELD 6760004
Section Code: 01FF
Students will learn the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), or more commonly call stick welding process, methods, and introductory blueprint reading for welding. The SMAW process is used by industry for fabrication and repair. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: May 12, 2025 End Date: May 22, 2025
Community College: New River
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Nurse Aide (WCG)

HLTH 5010011
Section Code: M2N
A Nurse Aide (NA), also known as a Nursing Assistant, is an important member of the health care team. NAs provide basic patient care under the direction of nursing staff, and help with basic patient hygiene and tasks related to proper maintenance of healthcare facilities. NAs may feed, bathe, dress, groom, move/reposition patients and change linens. MGCC offers a workforce training program to prepare students for the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) Examination, the licensing examination that is required by many employers. The NNAAP Exam is made up... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Mar 31, 2025 End Date: Jun 16, 2025
Community College: Mountain Gateway
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Phlebotomy Technician (WCG)

HLTH 5010005
Section Code: M2N
Phlebotomy Technician Program – 115 Classroom Hours + (optional) up to 40 Clinical Rotation Hours This 115 hour Phlebotomy Technician Program prepares professionals to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Students will become familiar with all aspects related to blood collection and develop comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures completely and safely. Classroom and lab work includes terminology, anatomy and physiology; blood collection procedures; specimen hands-on practice; and training in skills and techniques to perform puncture methods. The course includes tuition, textbooks, background check, drug screen,... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: May 13, 2025 End Date: Aug 07, 2025
Community College: Mountain Gateway
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Virginia Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic WCG

EMTS 3100007
Section Code: H92
Prepares student for certification as a Virginia and National Registry EMT Paramedic. Focuses on all aspects of pre-hospital advanced life support as defined by the national DOT curriculum for EMT-Paramedics. Includes didactic, skills laboratory, observations & clinicals in program approved clinical/field setting.
Start Date: Jan 10, 2025 End Date: May 30, 2025
Community College: Mountain Empire
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Virginia Advanced Emergency Medical Technician WCG

EMTS 3100008
Section Code: H91
Prepares student for certification as a Virginia and National Registry Advanced Emergency Medical Technician. Focuses on aspects of pre-hospital advanced life support as defined by the DOT curriculum for Advanced EMTs. Includes didactic, skills laboratory, observations and clinicals in a program approved clinical/field setting.
Start Date: Jan 10, 2025 End Date: May 30, 2025
Community College: Mountain Empire
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Virginia Advanced Emergency Medical Technician WCG

EMTS 3100008
Section Code: H92
Prepares student for certification as a Virginia and National Registry Advanced Emergency Medical Technician. Focuses on aspects of pre-hospital advanced life support as defined by the DOT curriculum for Advanced EMTs. Includes didactic, skills laboratory, observations and clinicals in a program approved clinical/field setting.
Start Date: Jan 10, 2025 End Date: May 30, 2025
Community College: Mountain Empire
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Virginia Nursing Assistant Course

HLTH 3350002
Section Code: 1
Teaches basic care skills with emphasis on physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients. Covers procedures, communications and interpersonal relations; observation, charting and reporting; care planning, safety and infection control; anatomy and physiology, nutrition and patient feeding; ethics, death and dying. Prepares mutli-skilled health care workers to care for patients of various ages with special emphasis on geriatric nursing, home health, long and short term care facilities.
Start Date: Jan 10, 2025 End Date: Apr 30, 2025
Community College: Mountain Empire
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Virginia Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic WCG

EMTS 3100007
Section Code: H93
Prepares student for certification as a Virginia and National Registry EMT Paramedic. Focuses on all aspects of pre-hospital advanced life support as defined by the national DOT curriculum for EMT-Paramedics. Includes didactic, skills laboratory, observations & clinicals in program approved clinical/field setting.
Start Date: Feb 07, 2025 End Date: May 30, 2025
Community College: Mountain Empire
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NCCER Core Curriculum – WCG

MANF 7010001
Section Code: M1N
The NCCER Core Curriculum is a prerequisite to all other Level 1 craft programs. With modules in Safety, Construction Math, Hand and Power Tools, Construction Drawings, Rigging, Materials Handling, and Communication/Employability Skills, this introductory course provides the basic skills needed to continue on for certification in any NCCER craft. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jan 15, 2025 End Date: Apr 16, 2025
Community College: Mountain Gateway
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CompTIA A+ Prep and Certification

ITEC 3100212
Section Code: 1069
This is a G3 FastForward Grant Program: These programs are short-term training courses resulting in industry credentials for high-demand professions in our region. If you have been a Virginia resident for at least the past 12 months, you may be able to take this class for 1/3 of the full cost (FastForward price) or at $0 cost if you qualify for G3. See our G3 Financial Assistance Grant information. Please contact our office via phone (540-868-7021) or email WorkforceAID@LaurelRidge.edu prior to registering. CompTIA A+ Program Pricing: Regular/Full Price: $3,498 FastForward... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Mar 17, 2025 End Date: May 12, 2025
Community College: Laurel Ridge
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CDL-A Weekday Class

TRNS 8020003
Section Code: 1268
This is a FastForward Grant Program: These programs are short-term training courses resulting in industry credentials for high-demand professions in our region. If you have been a Virginia resident for at least the past 12 months, you may be able to take this class for 1/3 of the full cost (FastForward price). If you need additional financial assistance, see our Workforce Financial Assistance Grant information or contact our office via phone (540-868-7021) or email WorkforceAID@LaurelRidge.edu prior to registering. Commercial Drivers License CDL-A Program Pricing: Regular/Full Price: $6,000 FastForward Price: $2,000... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: May 12, 2025 End Date: Jun 05, 2025
Community College: Laurel Ridge
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Welding Fabrication

WELD 6400016
Section Code: 1350
This is a G3 FastForward Grant Program: These programs are short-term training courses resulting in industry credentials for high-demand professions in our region. If you have been a Virginia resident for at least the past 12 months, you may be able to take this class for 1/3 of the total cost (FastForward price) or at $0 cost if you qualify for G3. See our G3 Financial Assistance Grant information. Please contact our office via phone (540-868-7021) or email WorkforceAID@LaurelRidge.edu prior to registering. Welding Fabrication Program Pricing: Regular/Full Price: $2,994 FastForward Price:... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: May 13, 2025 End Date: Jul 10, 2025
Community College: Laurel Ridge
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CDL-A Weekend Class

TRNS 8020004
Section Code: 1250
This is a FastForward Grant Program: These programs are short-term training courses resulting in industry credentials for high-demand professions in our region. If you have been a Virginia resident for at least the past 12 months, you may be able to take this class for 1/3 of the full cost (FastForward price). If you need additional financial assistance, see our Workforce Financial Assistance Grant information or contact our office via phone (540-868-7021) or email WorkforceAID@LaurelRidge.edu prior to registering. Commercial Drivers License CDL-A Program Pricing: Regular/Full Price: $6,000 FastForward Price: $2,000... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: May 17, 2025 End Date: Jul 06, 2025
Community College: Laurel Ridge
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Class A Commercial Driver s License

TRNS 8000002
Section Code: 06SA
Prepares students with the knowledge and skills to take the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) exam. The program consists of general knowledge, air brakes, and combination vehicles. Students will learn CDL laws, use of controls, safe driving techniques and defensive driving. The course includes classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training. Students will take practices tests designed to prepare them for the CDL permit exam. Training will prepare students for an entry-level position in the trucking industry. Lecture 40 hours. 80 Driving hours. Total 120 hours. Qualifications: Students must have a valid Virginia...
Start Date: Dec 02, 2024 End Date: Dec 19, 2024
Community College: Mountain Empire
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WCG Certificate Virginia Emergency Medical Technician

EMTS 3100006
Section Code: N1
repares student for certification as a Virginia and National Registry EMT. Focuses on all aspects of pre-hospital basic life support as defined by the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services curriculum for Emergency Medicine Technician. Includes observations & clinicals in a program approved clinical/field setting.
Start Date: Jan 09, 2025 End Date: May 01, 2025
Community College: Mountain Empire
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Virginia Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic WCG

EMTS 3100007
Section Code: H91
Prepares student for certification as a Virginia and National Registry EMT Paramedic. Focuses on all aspects of pre-hospital advanced life support as defined by the national DOT curriculum for EMT-Paramedics. Includes didactic, skills laboratory, observations & clinicals in program approved clinical/field setting.
Start Date: Jan 10, 2025 End Date: May 30, 2025
Community College: Mountain Empire
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Plumbing Level 3

PLMB 6350011
Section Code: 1109
This is a G3 FastForward Grant Program: These programs are short-term training courses resulting in industry credentials for high-demand professions in our region. If you have been a Virginia resident for at least the past 12 months, you may be able to take this class for 1/3 of the full cost (FastForward price) or at $0 cost if you qualify for G3. See our G3 Financial Assistance Grant information. Please contact our office via phone (540-868-7021) or email WorkforceAID@LaurelRidge.edu prior to registering. Plumbing Level 3 Apprenticeship Program Pricing: Regular/Full Price:... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Feb 05, 2025 End Date: Jul 02, 2025
Community College: Laurel Ridge
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Certified Phlebotomy Technician

HLTH 440153
Section Code: D02A
This program prepares students to be professional phlebotomy technicians dedicated to the art of blood withdrawal. Graduates are equipped to prepare the patient, perform venipuncture and assist to maintain the quality of the specimen. The student will obtain information on different blood draw methods, additives and handling procedures. The program goal is to prepare competent entry-level phlebotomy technicians in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. Course Topics: Drawing blood Practicing capillary draws, butterfly draws, and venipuncture Working with phlebotomy equipment Read Full Course Description
Start Date: May 16, 2025 End Date: Jul 19, 2025
Community College: J. Sargeant Reynolds
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