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NCCER Power Line Worker Level 1

ELEC 3850079
Section Code: CC01
This program covers the fundamental aspects of power line worker to include safety, electrical theory, climbing techniques, aerial framing and rigging, and operating utility service equipment. Power line workers install, remove, maintain, and repair high and low voltage distribution lines and associated equipment and facilities. Its modules cover topics such as: Power Line Worker Safety Introduction to Electrical Circuits Introduction to Electrical Theory Climbing Wooden Poles Climbing Structures Other Than Wood Tools of the Trade Aerial Framing and Associated Hardware Utility Service Equipment Rigging Setting and Pulling Poles Trenching, Excavating,... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 28, 2026 End Date: Nov 19, 2026
Community College: Patrick & Henry
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Funding First Steps

OTHR 8660001
Section Code: CCW1
Welcome to the Workforce Funding Eligibility Class! Are you ready to take the next step toward your career goals—but unsure if financial assistance is available to help you get there? Patrick & Henry Community College offers funding assistance to career credit students. Financial aid, grants, and scholarships are available to those enrolling in FastForward training programs, with potential to cover up to 100% of tuition. Eligible students may also receive supportive services. Additionally, we are proud of the partnerships we share with local community service agencies to extend further support and resources... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 01, 2026 End Date: Dec 31, 2026
Community College: Patrick & Henry
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CDL-A40 Commercial Drivers License – WCG

TRNS 7020019
Section Code: B4K
Start a career in one of America’s most essential and high-demand industries with our CDL Class A training program. As a registered FMCSA Training Provider and DMV-licensed tractor-trailer school, we provide federally compliant, safety-focused Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) designed for real-world success. What You’ll Earn Upon successful completion of all required training and passing the state-administered skills exam, students will receive: State-Issued Class A Commercial Driver’s License ELDT Theory Certificate ELDT Course Completion Certificate Program Breakdown Our structured, step-by-step training includes: 8 Hours – Orientation & Classroom Instruction 32 Hours... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Oct 17, 2026 End Date: Apr 17, 2027
Community College: Mountain Gateway
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CDL-B Commercial Drivers License – WCG

TRNS 7020033
Section Code: B4K
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Program – Class B Start Your Driving Career Train for a stable, in-demand career with CDL Class B training at Mountain Gateway Community College. As an FMCSA-registered Training Provider and DMV-licensed school, we offer fully compliant Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT). Training is available in Buena Vista, and Clifton Forge. What You’ll Earn State-Issued Class B CDL ELDT Theory Certificate ELDT Completion Certificate Program Overview 8 Hours – Classroom Instruction 27 Hours – ELDT Theory 45 Hours – Behind-the-Wheel Training Includes skills exam and evaluations Total: 80... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Oct 17, 2026 End Date: Apr 17, 2027
Community College: Mountain Gateway
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CompTIA® Security+

ITEC 2040007
Section Code: 32E
Prerequisite: New Requirement: All students must complete the free IT Orientation before enrolling. The orientation provides an overview of program expectations, course technology, and certification exam requirements. Students must also have one of the following: CompTIA Network+ certification CISCO CCNA certification EC-Council CND or CEH certification Google IT Support Professional Certificate Google Cybersecurity Certificate or NOVA course ITN 260 with a grade of C or better. Equivalent courses from other accredited institutions of higher education may be substituted. You must provide course descriptions and a transcript with final grades. Before... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jul 27, 2026 End Date: Sep 10, 2026
Community College: Northern Virginia
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Commercial Driver’s License Class A

TRNS 6210014
Section Code: 6
Get the skills to become a CDL Class A commercial driver through this intensive program of classroom, practice range, and over-the-road training. Our CDL faculty/staff are DMV certified examiners; final skills testing now provided on-site. Please contact Jim Butler, Program Director or Bill Byrd, Program Coordinator for information regarding training options and registration assistance. Jim Butler: 540-453-2218 or butlerj@brcc.edu Bill Byrd: 540-453-0240 or byrdb@brcc.edu Course prerequisite: Class A Learner’s Permit and current DOT (Department of Transportation) physical. BRCC currently has scholarship funding to defray the cost of many workforce courses – such... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jun 29, 2026 End Date: Jul 31, 2026
Community College: Blue Ridge
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FF – Machining Fundamentals I MNM1

MANF 7110004
Section Code: 11
To Apply for this funding search and enroll into the Grant Funding Pre-Qualification Class Grant Funding Screening Class 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... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Oct 26, 2026 End Date: Dec 14, 2026
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – Machining Fundamentals II MNJ1

MANF 7110008
Section Code: 11
To Apply for this funding search and enroll into the Grant Funding Pre-Qualification Class Grant Funding Screening Class 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... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Oct 28, 2026 End Date: Dec 16, 2026
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – Fundamentals of Fluid Power MPNE

MANF 8050002
Section Code: AJ1
Come to this class to learn how to do the real heavy lifting – using the principles of hydraulics and pneumatics! Power up a system that will take a human design and multiply the force to perform incredible feats. Fluid Power (Hydraulics and Pneumatics) are widely used methods of energy transmission used extensively on industrial, construction and agricultural machinery. Learn the building blocks of advanced systems: air compressors, power units, filters, pressure control valves, directional control valves, speed control valves, linear and rotary actuators, and more. It is recommended that students... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Apr 17, 2026 End Date: May 22, 2026
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – Fundamentals of Electricity MACE

MANF 7410001
Section Code: AJ1
This course is 39 contact hours and will deploy from 3:00 – 7:00 pm on the following dates: 5/11/2026, 5/13/2026, 5/14/2026,5/18/2026,6/1/2026,6/2/2026,6/8/2026,6/9/2026,6/10/2026,and 6/11/2026. 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... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: May 11, 2026 End Date: Jun 11, 2026
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – HVAC Level 1 and Core AHR1

HVAC 7910012
Section Code: A1
To Apply for this funding search and enroll into the Grant Funding Pre-Qualification Class Grant Funding Screening Class The Core Skills using the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) is the starting credential that all other NCCER courses build on. The content includes basic safety, tools, math, drawings, communication skills, and material handling universal to most construction and trades jobs. HVAC Level 1 introduces trades specific math, piping, soldering, brazing, electrical, cooling, heating and air distribution. TUITION INCLUDES: NCCER Textbooks and NCCER Testing STUDENTS RESPONSIBLE FOR: Basic PPE (Includes... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: May 18, 2026 End Date: Jul 29, 2026
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – Precision Measuring TSCM

ENGR 8010001
Section Code: A1
To Apply for this funding search and enroll into the Grant Funding Pre-Qualification Class Grant Funding Screening Class 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... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jun 01, 2026 End Date: Aug 03, 2026
Community College: Virginia Western
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Hospitality Training Program: Lodging Track

HOST 1600016
Section Code: W80
The Hospitality and Tourism industry is a vital part of the Virginia Peninsula economy, contributing over $3 billion to the region’s GDP and supporting over 28,000 jobs. It is a career field with numerous advancement tracks and opportunities for professional growth. This 109-hour Hospitality Training Program, developed in collaboration with local economic developers and leading industry employers, is designed to train people for a fast start in the industry and to set them up for more rapid advancement in their careers. The program’s core content includes: Hospitality Foundations and Customer... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 04, 2026 End Date: Dec 17, 2026
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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SMAW Shielded Metal Arc Welding

WELD 3900001
Section Code: NT05
Students will learn to perform 1/4, 3/8 and 5/8 fillet welds in the horizontal (2F), vertical (3F), and overhead (4F) positions. In addition students will learn safe practices, SMAW welding theory, weldability of materials with E-6010 and E-7018 electrodes, welding terms and definitions, and visual inspection techniques for SMAW welds. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 10, 2026 End Date: Sep 17, 2026
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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FCAW Flux Cored Arc Welding

WELD 3900003
Section Code: NT05
Students will learn to perform ¼”, 3/8”, 5/8” and ½” fillet welds in horizontal (2F), vertical (3F), and overhead (4F) positions. In addition, students will learn safe practices, FCAW welding theory, welding terms and definitions, and visual inspection techniques for FCAW welds. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 10, 2026 End Date: Sep 17, 2026
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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Hospitality Training Program: Food Service Track

HOST 1600017
Section Code: W01
The Hospitality and Tourism industry is a vital part of the Virginia Peninsula economy, contributing over $3 billion to the region’s GDP and supporting over 28,000 jobs. It is a career field with numerous advancement tracks and opportunities for professional growth. This 123-hour Hospitality Training Program, developed in collaboration with local economic developers and leading industry employers, is designed to provide a fast start in the industry and set participants up for more rapid advancement in their careers. The program’s core content includes Hospitality Foundations and Customer Service; Workplace Readiness... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jul 20, 2026 End Date: Dec 17, 2026
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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Marine Electrician Course

ELEC 3700005
Section Code: Nt07
Students will learn the importance of first time quality and quality work in general, basic ship terms and compartmentation, basic math (including using fractions and 1/10ths of an inch), equipment mounting techniques and the use of basic hand tools, ruler reading/basic measurement, cableway and cable installation, cable cut-in and hook-up practices (USN style receptacles, lighting, power distribution boxes (single and 3 phase) and connection boxes, and electrical safety-An understanding of the NNS process to perform an Absence of Voltage check. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 03, 2026 End Date: Aug 14, 2026
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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Maritime Structural Fitter: Level 1

MRTM 3700008
Section Code: Nt07
Students will acquire a deeper understanding of maritime welding and structural fitting topics, maritime terminology, and structural fitting terminology. Students will learn various structural fitting equipment and tools through instructor modeling of processes, instructor demonstrations, hands-on practice, skills, and review. Given structural fitting equipment and tools, the student will acquire a basic understanding of various structural fitting processes in accordance with industry standards and instructor requirements. Students will identify and perform appropriate safety practices and procedures, including ensuring all weld lines are clear and safe, and be aware of their... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 03, 2026 End Date: Aug 21, 2026
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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MTT Welding Level 1

WELD 3900033
Section Code: NT07
This 120 hour/3week MTT Welding course will cover the basics of stick welding with the AWS certification test included on the last day of class. The course provides the skills necessary for entry-level employment in the ship repair industry. Students for this class will be screened and selected by the Virginia Ship Repair Association (VSRP). For selection requirements, please see shiprepairtraining.com. In a partnership with the Virginia Ship Repair Association, students selected for this program may enter into direct employment with a partner employer of VSRA. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 03, 2026 End Date: Aug 21, 2026
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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Maritime Structural Fitter: Level 1

MRTM 3700008
Section Code: NT05
Students will acquire a deeper understanding of maritime welding and structural fitting topics, maritime terminology, and structural fitting terminology. Students will learn various structural fitting equipment and tools through instructor modeling of processes, instructor demonstrations, hands-on practice, skills, and review. Given structural fitting equipment and tools, the student will acquire a basic understanding of various structural fitting processes in accordance with industry standards and instructor requirements. Students will identify and perform appropriate safety practices and procedures, including ensuring all weld lines are clear and safe, and be aware of their... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jul 06, 2026 End Date: Jul 24, 2026
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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MTT Welding Level 1

WELD 3900033
Section Code: NT05
This 120 hour/3week MTT Welding course will cover the basics of stick welding with the AWS certification test included on the last day of class. The course provides the skills necessary for entry-level employment in the ship repair industry. Students for this class will be screened and selected by the Virginia Ship Repair Association (VSRP). For selection requirements, please see shiprepairtraining.com. In a partnership with the Virginia Ship Repair Association, students selected for this program may enter into direct employment with a partner employer of VSRA. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jul 06, 2026 End Date: Jul 24, 2026
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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SMAW Shielded Metal Arc Welding

WELD 3900001
Section Code: NT03
Students will learn to perform 1/4, 3/8 and 5/8 fillet welds in the horizontal (2F), vertical (3F), and overhead (4F) positions. In addition students will learn safe practices, SMAW welding theory, weldability of materials with E-6010 and E-7018 electrodes, welding terms and definitions, and visual inspection techniques for SMAW welds. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jun 29, 2026 End Date: Aug 06, 2026
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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FCAW Flux Cored Arc Welding

WELD 3900003
Section Code: NT03
Students will learn to perform ¼”, 3/8”, 5/8” and ½” fillet welds in horizontal (2F), vertical (3F), and overhead (4F) positions. In addition, students will learn safe practices, FCAW welding theory, welding terms and definitions, and visual inspection techniques for FCAW welds. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jun 29, 2026 End Date: Aug 06, 2026
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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Marine Electrician Course

ELEC 3700005
Section Code: NT05
Students will learn the importance of first time quality and quality work in general, basic ship terms and compartmentation, basic math (including using fractions and 1/10ths of an inch), equipment mounting techniques and the use of basic hand tools, ruler reading/basic measurement, cableway and cable installation, cable cut-in and hook-up practices (USN style receptacles, lighting, power distribution boxes (single and 3 phase) and connection boxes, and electrical safety-An understanding of the NNS process to perform an Absence of Voltage check. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jul 06, 2026 End Date: Jul 17, 2026
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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FCAW Flux Cored Arc Welding

WELD 3900003
Section Code: NT01
Students will learn to perform ¼”, 3/8”, 5/8” and ½” fillet welds in horizontal (2F), vertical (3F), and overhead (4F) positions. In addition, students will learn safe practices, FCAW welding theory, welding terms and definitions, and visual inspection techniques for FCAW welds. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: May 18, 2026 End Date: Jun 25, 2026
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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