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FF – Machining Fundamentals II MNJ1

MANF 7110008
Section Code: A1
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
Start Date: Jan 29, 2025 End Date: Mar 12, 2025
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – Machining Turning: Operator CTOP

MANF 7110005
Section Code: A1
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
Start Date: Mar 11, 2025 End Date: May 13, 2025
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) & Sensors MPLC

ENGR 8060001
Section Code: A1
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
Start Date: Mar 21, 2025 End Date: Apr 11, 2025
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – Commercial Driver’s License TCLA

TRNS 9110002
Section Code: A7
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
Start Date: Mar 31, 2025 End Date: Apr 25, 2025
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – Machining Fundamentals I MNM1

MANF 7110004
Section Code: A2
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
Start Date: Apr 07, 2025 End Date: May 19, 2025
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – Machining Fundamentals II MNJ1

MANF 7110008
Section Code: A2
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
Start Date: Apr 09, 2025 End Date: May 21, 2025
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – Commercial Driver’s License TCLA

TRNS 9110002
Section Code: A8
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
Start Date: Apr 14, 2025 End Date: May 09, 2025
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – Commercial Driver’s License Weekend TCLA

TRNS 9110002
Section Code: AS14
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
Start Date: Apr 26, 2025 End Date: Aug 10, 2025
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – Commercial Driver’s License TCLA

TRNS 9110002
Section Code: A10
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
Start Date: Apr 28, 2025 End Date: May 23, 2025
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – Commercial Driver’s License TCLA

TRNS 9110002
Section Code: A9
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
Start Date: May 12, 2025 End Date: Jun 06, 2025
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – Electricity – AC, DC & Multimeters MACE

ENGR 8000001
Section Code: 11
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
Start Date: Mar 19, 2025 End Date: Apr 23, 2025
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – Mechanical Systems MFMS

ENGR 8020001
Section Code: 11
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
Start Date: Mar 29, 2025 End Date: May 10, 2025
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – Commercial Driver’s License TCLA

TRNS 9110002
Section Code: A2
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
Start Date: Jan 20, 2025 End Date: Feb 14, 2025
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – Certified Medical Assistant – HMCA Day with optional Life Support class

HLTH 6000005
Section Code: A1
Kick-off your healthcare career by stacking entry-level credentials that will increase your employment options. Students without any healthcare or college education experience are encouraged to follow the career pathway for medical assisting by starting with Certified Medical Administrative Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician, then Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, and finish with EKG Technician. Following this pathway results in stackable credentials that are designed to build upon the knowledge and skills of one another. Students interested in only Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, may also take this a standalone course, or enter the pathway at... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jan 21, 2025 End Date: Apr 29, 2025
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – Certified Medical Assistant – HMCA Night with optional Life Support class

HLTH 6000005
Section Code: A2
We will get you on the path to a career with our accelerated program! Kick off your new career as a Medical Assistant! Learn the clinical and administrative skills to work in ambulatory care settings, such as primary care offices, urgent care centers, and specialty clinics. Get ready to pass the nationally recognized CCMA exam issued by the National Heathcareer Association (NHA), in just 14 weeks. Medical Assistants are in high demand in the Roanoke area. Get on your way with our career readiness resources and networking opportunities! This is... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jan 21, 2025 End Date: Apr 29, 2025
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – Phlebotomy Day Class HPL2

HLTH 6750001
Section Code: A1
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 Certification (CPT) certification from NHA . Holding this certificate will give employers confidence in hiring you in... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jan 24, 2025 End Date: Apr 04, 2025
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – Machining Fundamentals I MNM1

MANF 7110004
Section Code: A1
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
Start Date: Jan 27, 2025 End Date: Mar 10, 2025
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – CompTIA A+ Certification: IT Support Technician ITAC VIRTUAL

ITEC 4710001
Section Code: V1
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
Start Date: Jan 13, 2025 End Date: May 02, 2025
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – CompTIA A+ Certification: IT Support Technician ITAC IN PERSON

ITEC 4710001
Section Code: 11
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
Start Date: Jan 14, 2025 End Date: Apr 29, 2025
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – CompTIA Linux+ ICLC

ITEC 4710003
Section Code: AV1
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
Start Date: Jan 13, 2025 End Date: May 08, 2025
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – Certified Medical Administrative Assistant HMAA

HLTH 6250005
Section Code: 11
Get started in your healthcare career as a medical administrative assistant. As a professional assisting a medical office, you will be on the front lines as a patient service representative utilizing computer software, medical record systems, telephone etiquette, email and written correspondence, and interpersonal communication with diverse audiences. This program covers the professional soft skills and hands-on technical skills to work as a patient service representative, medical secretary, medical administrative assistant, or medical records clerk. This program is ideal for students who have never worked in healthcare or are... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jan 27, 2025 End Date: Mar 21, 2025
Community College: Virginia Western
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Gas Metal Arc Welding

WELD 3900022
Section Code: P96
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. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Fluxed Core Arc Welding. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Apr 21, 2025 End Date: May 14, 2025
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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Gas Metal Arc Welding

WELD 3900022
Section Code: W13
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: Apr 21, 2025 End Date: May 14, 2025
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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Gas Metal Arc Welding

WELD 3900022
Section Code: W15
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: Apr 21, 2025 End Date: May 14, 2025
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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Gas Metal Arc Welding

WELD 3900022
Section Code: W17
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: Apr 21, 2025 End Date: May 14, 2025
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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