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VDOT: Soils and Aggregate Compaction FF switch on.class closed to public

TRNS 570005
Section Code: P07
This program will encompass nuclear density testing, one-point proctor and Speedy moisture, construction and testing of embankments and subgrade, pipe installation, roller patterns and reports. Students must bring valid ID & attend class in order to test. Testing is no longer mandatory on the last day of class. There is still an opportunity to test on the last day of class; however there is not room for everyone so seats are offered first come, first served. A sign-up sheet will be at the class location on the first day of class. Additional... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jul 14, 2026 End Date: Jul 17, 2026
Community College: J. Sargeant Reynolds
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CDL Class A Truck Driver Training: Full Time (CDS) – FF

TRNS 2170007
Section Code: CD32
With a national driver shortage of more than 230,000, trucking transport companies are hiring! GCC offers Entry-Level Driver Training to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License. Students participate in online classroom instruction, range, and on-the-road training. Upon successful completion of the required curriculum and a demonstration of the skill set needed to pass the DMV exam, the training provider will submit the driver training certification information to FMCSA via the Training Provider Registry. The student will arrange to take the CDL exam with DMV. Both full-time and part-time programs are available. The... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Oct 26, 2026 End Date: Nov 20, 2026
Community College: Germanna
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Pharmacy Technician Program

HLTH 430004
Section Code: C10A
This program will prepare participants to enter the pharmacy field and to pursue certification towards the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s (PTCB) exam. Technicians work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist in hospitals, home infusion pharmacies, community pharmacies, and other pharmacy settings. Today there is a very high demand for quality pharmacy technicians. This comprehensive 170-hour program prepares students for entry-level pharmacy technician roles. The flexible course structure combines online didactic learning (independent study), in-person practice simulation (Bremo Pharmacy Location), and internships where students can perform supervised pharmacy technician duties... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Oct 26, 2026 End Date: Apr 12, 2027
Community College: Brightpoint
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VDOT: Soils and Aggregate Compaction FF switch on.class closed to public

TRNS 570005
Section Code: P07
This program will encompass nuclear density testing, one-point proctor and Speedy moisture, construction and testing of embankments and subgrade, pipe installation, roller patterns and reports. Students must bring valid ID & attend class in order to test. Testing is no longer mandatory on the last day of class. There is still an opportunity to test on the last day of class; however there is not room for everyone so seats are offered first come, first served. A sign-up sheet will be at the class location on the first day of class. Additional... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jul 14, 2026 End Date: Jul 17, 2026
Community College: Brightpoint
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CDL-A40 Commercial Drivers License – WCG

TRNS 7020019
Section Code: M4K
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 03, 2026 End Date: Apr 03, 2027
Community College: Mountain Gateway
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CDL-B Commercial Drivers License – WCG

TRNS 7020033
Section Code: M4K
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 03, 2026 End Date: Apr 03, 2027
Community College: Mountain Gateway
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FF – Phlebotomy Night Class HPL2

HLTH 6750001
Section Code: A2
To Apply for this funding search and enroll into the Grant Funding Pre-Qualification Class Grant Funding Screening Class Phlebotomy Technicians are key healthcare team members in a variety of settings . Phlebotomists perform a variety of blood collection procedures in adults and children by venipuncture or micro techniques. In the thriving medical field, phlebotomists are in constant demand. It is an exciting time to begin a career in this area, where many opportunities exist in hospitals, clinics, medical offices and laboratories. This course will help you gain your Phlebotomy Technician... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 02, 2026 End Date: Nov 04, 2026
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – Electricity – AC, DC & Multimeters MACE

ENGR 8000001
Section Code: A1
To Apply for this funding search and enroll into the Grant Funding Pre-Qualification Class Grant Funding Screening Class 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... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jul 17, 2026 End Date: Aug 14, 2026
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – Fundamentals of Fluid Power MPNE

MANF 8050003
Section Code: A1
To Apply for this funding search and enroll into the Grant Funding Pre-Qualification Class Grant Funding Screening Class 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... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 03, 2026 End Date: Aug 07, 2026
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – Certified Nurse Aide HCNA

HLTH 6450003
Section Code: A3
To Apply for this funding search and enroll into the Grant Funding Pre-Qualification Class Grant Funding Screening Class Get started in your nursing career with an entry-level job as a nurse aide. As a certified nurse aide (CNA), you will be a vital member of the patient care team in hospitals, long-term care facilities, assisted living facilities, and home health agencies. This Virginia Board of Nursing approved program combines four weeks of classroom education with I week (40 hours) of clinical externship to learn the technical and soft skills our... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 06, 2026 End Date: Sep 24, 2026
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – Machining Fundamentals I MNM1

MANF 7110004
Section Code: A1
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: Aug 11, 2026 End Date: Sep 22, 2026
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – Machining Fundamentals II MNJ1

MANF 7110008
Section Code: A1
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: Aug 13, 2026 End Date: Sep 24, 2026
Community College: Virginia Western
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Certified Logistics Technician

MANF 3600005
Section Code: D01
This course provides students with the mid-level technical knowledge needed to understand the world of supply chain logistics and related core competencies. Learning materials include PDF textbook and e-learning modules. This course includes: product receiving, product storage, order processing, packaging and shipment, inventory control, safe handling of hazardous materials, evaluation of transportation modes, customs, and dispatch and tracking operations. This course is 40 hours. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 11, 2026 End Date: Sep 10, 2026
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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NEW! CDL: Class A Tractor Trailer Training

TRNS 6000004
Section Code: H180
Did you know? Truck driving is currently one of the most in-demand careers in the country, which means companies are eager to hire safe, qualified drivers. Right now the average annual starting salary for a Virginia CDL driver is above $63,000! VPCC’s CDL Training: Class A (E Restriction – Automatic Shift) Truck driver training curriculum teaches students how to inspect and operate tractor-trailers and to assume driver responsibilities on the road and at pickup/delivery points. Learn all about vehicle inspections, defensive driving, range maneuvers, motor carrier safety regulations (DOT 380-397... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 17, 2026 End Date: Sep 10, 2026
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

WELD 3900010
Section Code: P84
Students will learn to perform 1/4 and 3/8 fillet welds on carbon steel in the horizontal (2F), vertical (3F), and overhead (4F) positions. In addition students will learn safe practices, GTAW welding theory, weldability of materials such as stainless steel and aluminum, welding terms and definitions, and visual inspection techniques for GTAW welds. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 17, 2026 End Date: Sep 25, 2026
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

WELD 3900010
Section Code: W05
Students will learn to perform 1/4 and 3/8 fillet welds on carbon steel in the horizontal (2F), vertical (3F), and overhead (4F) positions. In addition students will learn safe practices, GTAW welding theory, weldability of materials such as stainless steel and aluminum, welding terms and definitions, and visual inspection techniques for GTAW welds. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 17, 2026 End Date: Sep 25, 2026
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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Gas Metal Arc Welding

WELD 3900022
Section Code: P84
Students will learn to perform 1/4, 3/8 and 5/8 fillet welds in the flat (1F), horizontal (2F), and flat groove welds (1G) on 3/8” plate. In addition students will learn safe practices, GMAW welding theory, welding terms and definitions, and visual inspection techniques for GMAW welds. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 24, 2026 End Date: Sep 17, 2026
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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Gas Metal Arc Welding

WELD 3900022
Section Code: W05
Students will learn to perform 1/4, 3/8 and 5/8 fillet welds in the flat (1F), horizontal (2F), and flat groove welds (1G) on 3/8” plate. In addition students will learn safe practices, GMAW welding theory, welding terms and definitions, and visual inspection techniques for GMAW welds. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 24, 2026 End Date: Sep 17, 2026
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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HVAC Level 2

HVAC 3400009
Section Code: NT01
Students will be exposed to Commercial Airside Systems, Chimneys, Vents, and Flues, Introduction to Hydronic Systems, Air Quality Equipment, Leak Detection, Evacuation, Recovery, and Charging, Alternating Current, Basic Electronics, Introduction to Control Circuit Troubleshooting, Troubleshooting Gas Heating, Troubleshooting Cooling, Heat Pumps, Basic Installation and Maintenance Practices, Sheet Metal Duct Systems, and Fiberglass and Flexible Duct Systems. Upon completion of the course, should be successfully in passing the NCCER HVAC Level 2 exam. Prerequisite- Successful completion of HVAC Level 1. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 31, 2026 End Date: Dec 04, 2026
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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NEW! CDL: Class A Tractor Trailer Training

TRNS 6000004
Section Code: H182
Did you know? Truck driving is currently one of the most in-demand careers in the country, which means companies are eager to hire safe, qualified drivers. Right now the average annual starting salary for a Virginia CDL driver is above $63,000! VPCC’s CDL Training: Class A (E Restriction – Automatic Shift) Truck driver training curriculum teaches students how to inspect and operate tractor-trailers and to assume driver responsibilities on the road and at pickup/delivery points. Learn all about vehicle inspections, defensive driving, range maneuvers, motor carrier safety regulations (DOT 380-397... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 31, 2026 End Date: Sep 24, 2026
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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NEW! CDL: Class A Tractor Trailer Training

TRNS 6000004
Section Code: H176
Did you know? Truck driving is currently one of the most in-demand careers in the country, which means companies are eager to hire safe, qualified drivers. Right now the average annual starting salary for a Virginia CDL driver is above $63,000! VPCC’s CDL Training: Class A (E Restriction – Automatic Shift) Truck driver training curriculum teaches students how to inspect and operate tractor-trailers and to assume driver responsibilities on the road and at pickup/delivery points. Learn all about vehicle inspections, defensive driving, range maneuvers, motor carrier safety regulations (DOT 380-397... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jul 20, 2026 End Date: Aug 13, 2026
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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Clinical Medical Assistant

HLTH 2100002
Section Code: W03
Health services is one of the fastest growing industries after computers, and medical assisting is the sixth fastest growing job in the U.S. according to the Department of Labor. Working in a doctor’s office or clinic, clinical medical assistants help physicians carry out procedures, care for patients, perform simple lab tests, and administer medications. This 144 hour/18-week course provides students with a comprehensive learning experience. This course is designed to provide, through lecture and clinical instruction as well as online learning, a body systems approach to the role of the medical assistant. ... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jul 21, 2026 End Date: Nov 24, 2026
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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Behavioral Health Technician Assistant Training

HLTH 2100011
Section Code: P82
Due to that demand in the mental health care and treatment, VPCC’s Behavioral Health Technician Assistant program is designed to prepare students to start a career in one of the fastest growing industries. Equivalent roles include psychiatric technicians, behavior technicians, and mental health aides. The program focuses on providing foundational knowledge and practical skills in behavior interventions. You will learn observation skills, how to record and prepare data, ethical decision-making and protocols, learn common behavior and mental health disorders, learn medical terminology associated with mental health, protocols for crisis prevention, and... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jul 27, 2026 End Date: Aug 26, 2026
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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Carpentry Level 2

BLDG 3100016
Section Code: W05
This course covers all aspects of Carpentry from foundation to roof. Framing, siding, roofing, and the interior finish of a home. Tools and their safe and proper operation will be emphasized, along with related power machinery and equipment. Classroom theory work will stress mathematics, measurement, print reading and drawing, estimating, and trade safety. Students enrolled in Carpentry Level 2 will be required to become familiar with the construction process by beginning with plans and site layout, to the construction of a roof. The student will become familiar with layout procedures... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jul 28, 2026 End Date: Oct 22, 2026
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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MTT Welding Level 3

WELD 3900034
Section Code: P92
Students will use the FCAW process to perform basic welding tasks in the 2F-Horizontal Fillet, 3F- Vertical Fillet and 4F overhead fillet weld positions. This course is 120 hours long and will be completed in 3 weeks working full-time. This course includes instructor delivery, physical demonstrations, hands-on practice, time to refine skills and review, practice welds, and final weld sample performed by the trainee in horizontal, vertical, and overhead welding positions. This sample will be retained and evaluated for acceptability using industry standards. Terminal objective: Given welding equipment and tools,... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 02, 2026 End Date: Aug 21, 2026
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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