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Clinical Medical Assistant (WCG)

HLTH 4020238
Section Code: 78WG
This is a FastForward Program: FastForward programs are short-term training courses for industry credentials in high-demand jobs. Funding may be available to offset the tuition cost for individuals who meet eligibility requirements. Funding is limited and therefore distributed on a first-come, first-come basis. To apply for funding for this class, enroll in the class for the FastForward Funding Application, answer all of the questions, and select Add to Cart to submit your application. After you submit this form, you will receive an email with a secure document upload link and list... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 01, 2026 End Date: Nov 05, 2026
Community College: Piedmont Virginia
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Patient Care Technician (WCG)

HLTH 4020340
Section Code: 78WG
This is a FastForward Program: FastForward programs are short-term training courses for industry credentials in high-demand jobs. Funding may be available to offset the tuition cost for individuals who meet eligibility requirements. Funding is limited and therefore distributed on a first-come, first-come basis. To apply for funding for this class, enroll in the class for the FastForward Funding Application, answer all of the questions, and select Add to Cart to submit your application. After you submit this form, you will receive an email with a secure document upload link and list... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 15, 2026 End Date: Dec 22, 2026
Community College: Piedmont Virginia
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Phlebotomy Technician (WCG)

HLTH 4020234
Section Code: 75WG
This is a FastForward Program: FastForward programs are short-term training courses for industry credentials in high-demand jobs. Funding may be available to offset the tuition cost for individuals who meet eligibility requirements. Funding is limited and therefore distributed on a first-come, first-come basis. To apply for funding for this class, enroll in the class for the FastForward Funding Application, answer all of the questions, and select Add to Cart to submit your application. After you submit this form, you will receive an email with a secure document upload link and list... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 21, 2026 End Date: Dec 03, 2026
Community College: Piedmont Virginia
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Cert. Clinical Med. Assistant (CCMA) WCG HYBRID-BUNDLE JULY 13 – DEC 13 2026

HLTH 2100001
Section Code: WG1A
Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (WCG) is hybrid with course material on-line and hands-on labs. A medical assistant is a multi-skilled allied health care professional that specializes in procedures commonly performed in the ambulatory health care setting. Medical assistants perform both clinical and administrative duties and assist a variety of providers including physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. They typically work in medical offices, clinics, urgent care centers and may work in general medicine or specialty practices. Common duties of a medical assistant include administrative and clinical tasks such as checking... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jul 13, 2026 End Date: Dec 13, 2026
Community College: Paul D. Camp
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Outside Machinist (WCG SCHED) June 8-29 2026

MANF 3600002
Section Code: WG1B
Outside Machinist Level 1 – this is 2 weeks (80 hours) long designed to prepare candidates to enter the outside machinist department at NNS. The course will cover safety, an introduction to a variety of tools and machinist skills, a validation of basic machinist competencies, and an evaluation of employability skills. This program is designed to be 90% hands-on, focusing on a candidate’s ability to follow verbal and written instruction, display manual dexterity consistent with the craft, accomplish specific tasks in a reasonable time, and perform all activities in a... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jun 08, 2026 End Date: Jun 29, 2026
Community College: Paul D. Camp
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Fast Track Welding (WCG-SCHED) Evening May 18 – June 29 2026

WELD 4020002
Section Code: WG1B
The Fast Track Welding Program is a rigorous 3 week class, 20% instructional and 80% hands on training in welding that prepares students for the American Welding Society (AWS) Certification process. The program is designed to meet the workforce needs of regional and area employers. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: May 18, 2026 End Date: Jun 29, 2026
Community College: Paul D. Camp
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NCCER IM E&I LEVEL 2 (WCG) April 13 – July 1 2026

ELEC 3400004
Section Code: 81B
NCCER ( National Center for Construction Education and Research ) – Industrial Maintenance, Electrical, and Instrumentation Level 2. This course will cover Industrial Safety for E & I Technicians, Introduction to the National Electrical Code, Electrical Theory, Alternating Current, E & I Test Equipment, Flow, Pressure, Level, and Temperature, Process Mathematics, Hand Bending, Tubing, Clean, Purge, and Test Tubing and Piping Systems, Instrument Drawings and Documents, Part 1, Conductors and Cables, and Conductor Terminations and Splices. This course prepares you to take the NCCER assessments and performance tests (testing costs... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Apr 13, 2026 End Date: Jul 01, 2026
Community College: Paul D. Camp
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Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) (WCG) Level 1 April 13 – July 6 2026

HVEQ 3960001
Section Code: WG1A
Become a Heavy Equipment Operator, and earn an industry-recognized credential. The Heavy Equipment Operator program was developed to meet the growing employment demands for equipment operators. This class serves as the first level of training in the Heavy Equipment Operator program. Learn the following: Orientation to the Trade, Heavy Equipment Safety, Identification of Heavy Equipment, Basic Operational Techniques, Utility Tractors, Introduction to Earthmoving, Interpreting Civil Drawings and Using Simulator Exercises for Equipment Basic Controls, Loading, and Unloading, Excavating, and Trenching. Students receive hands-on training while using simulators, which replicate real-life operating scenarios... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Apr 13, 2026 End Date: Jul 06, 2026
Community College: Paul D. Camp
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Outside Machinist (WCG SCHED) April 13 – May 1 2026

MANF 3600002
Section Code: WG4B
Outside Machinist Level 1 – this is 2 weeks (80 hours) long designed to prepare candidates to enter the outside machinist department at NNS. The course will cover safety, an introduction to a variety of tools and machinist skills, a validation of basic machinist competencies, and an evaluation of employability skills. This program is designed to be 90% hands-on, focusing on a candidate’s ability to follow verbal and written instruction, display manual dexterity consistent with the craft, accomplish specific tasks in a reasonable time, and perform all activities in a... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Apr 13, 2026 End Date: May 01, 2026
Community College: Paul D. Camp
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Marine Welder Level 1 (WCG) DAY April 13 – May 1 2026

WELD 3930001
Section Code: WG4B
The course is 3 weeks (120 hours) long, designed to prepare candidates to enter a career in Marine Welding at various shipyards in the region. The 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,... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Apr 13, 2026 End Date: May 01, 2026
Community College: Paul D. Camp
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Truck Driver Training (WCG-SCHED) Class A WeekDAY April 20-May 15 2026

TRNS 3800002
Section Code: WG6B
This 120-hour course includes classroom and hands-on instruction. Students will learn applicable traffic and trucking laws from their state’s CDL manual and federal safety regulations. Students may learn about federal rules that apply to truck and cargo transportation, and they may learn how to complete relevant paperwork associated with transporting freight. Instruction then moves outdoors where students learn how to perform a pre-trip truck and freight inspection. Significant time is devoted to behind-the-wheel training. Drivers enrolled in CDL training practice their truck driving skills while accompanied by a driver that... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Apr 20, 2026 End Date: May 15, 2026
Community College: Paul D. Camp
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Truck Driver Training (WCG-SCHED) Class B WeekDAY April 20 – May 15 2026

TRNS 3800004
Section Code: 81B
With a CDL Class B license, you can drive any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more. Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more towing another vehicle with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less. This class includes Straight trucks, large buses, segmented buses, Trucks towing vehicles with GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less. The training school length is 3 weeks for a total of 120 hours (60 hours classroom and 60 hours hands-on). The class day is structured very close to a... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Apr 20, 2026 End Date: May 15, 2026
Community College: Paul D. Camp
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Outside Machinist (WCG SCHED) May 11 – June 1 2026

MANF 3600002
Section Code: WG5B
Outside Machinist Level 1 – this is 2 weeks (80 hours) long designed to prepare candidates to enter the outside machinist department at NNS. The course will cover safety, an introduction to a variety of tools and machinist skills, a validation of basic machinist competencies, and an evaluation of employability skills. This program is designed to be 90% hands-on, focusing on a candidate’s ability to follow verbal and written instruction, display manual dexterity consistent with the craft, accomplish specific tasks in a reasonable time, and perform all activities in a... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: May 11, 2026 End Date: Jun 01, 2026
Community College: Paul D. Camp
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Patient Care Technician (PCT) WCG Hybrid-BUNDLE July 14 – Dec 13 2026

HLTH 2450001
Section Code: WG1A
Patient Care Technician Bundle with EKG Tech and Phlebotomy Tech Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jul 14, 2026 End Date: Dec 13, 2026
Community College: Paul D. Camp
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Certified EKG Technician (WCG SCHED) Hybrid-BUNDLE Aug 17-Sept 13 2026

HLTH 2200004
Section Code: WG1A
As an EKG Technician you may perform some or all of the following tasks such as set up and administer EKGs (electrocardiograms) and stress tests, prepare patients for Holter or ambulatory monitoring, edit and deliver final test results to physicians for analysis, schedule appointments, transcribe physicians’ interpretations and more. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 17, 2026 End Date: Sep 13, 2026
Community College: Paul D. Camp
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Certified Phlebotomy Technician WCG HYBRID-BUNDLE Sept 14 – Oct 11 2026

HLTH 2300001
Section Code: WG1A
Certified Phlebotomy Technician is a National Healthcareer Association Certificaiton (NHA). The Phlebotomy Technician class is offered as part of the Fast Track Healthcare Bundle (incl CMA and EKG) program AND as stand-alone class. As a Phlebotomy Technician, you may perform some or all of the following tasks: Draw blood from patients and blood donors. Evaluate patients’ ability to withstand procedure. Explain blood-drawing procedure to patients and answer questions. Perform basic point of care testing, such as blood glucose levels, Prepare blood, urine and other specimens for testing. Verify patient/donor identity and maintain medical equipment... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 14, 2026 End Date: Oct 11, 2026
Community College: Paul D. Camp
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EKG Technician (WCG)

HLTH 4020236
Section Code: 71WG
This is a FastForward Program: FastForward programs are short-term training courses for industry credentials in high-demand jobs. Funding may be available to offset the tuition cost for individuals who meet eligibility requirements. Funding is limited and therefore distributed on a first-come, first-come basis. To apply for funding for this class, enroll in the class for the FastForward Funding Application, answer all of the questions, and select Add to Cart to submit your application. After you submit this form, you will receive an email with a secure document upload link and list... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Mar 23, 2026 End Date: Jun 08, 2026
Community College: Piedmont Virginia
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Phlebotomy Technician (WCG)

HLTH 4020234
Section Code: 73WG
This is a FastForward Program: FastForward programs are short-term training courses for industry credentials in high-demand jobs. Funding may be available to offset the tuition cost for individuals who meet eligibility requirements. Funding is limited and therefore distributed on a first-come, first-come basis. To apply for funding for this class, enroll in the class for the FastForward Funding Application, answer all of the questions, and select Add to Cart to submit your application. After you submit this form, you will receive an email with a secure document upload link and list... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Mar 30, 2026 End Date: Jun 11, 2026
Community College: Piedmont Virginia
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Construction Project Management (WCG)

BUSC 2070023
Section Code: 60OE
This is a FastForward Program: FastForward programs are short-term training courses for industry credentials in high-demand jobs. Funding may be available to offset the tuition cost for individuals who meet eligibility requirements. Funding is limited and therefore distributed on a first-come, first-come basis. To apply for funding for this class, enroll in the class for the FastForward Funding Application, answer all of the questions, and select Add to Cart to submit your application. After you submit this form, you will receive an email with a secure document upload link and list... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Apr 07, 2026 End Date: Jun 18, 2026
Community College: Piedmont Virginia
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Introduction to Construction (WCG)

BLDG 5020199
Section Code: 66WG
This is a FastForward Program: FastForward programs are short-term training courses for industry credentials in high-demand jobs. Funding may be available to offset the tuition cost for individuals who meet eligibility requirements. Funding is limited and therefore distributed on a first-come, first-come basis. To apply for funding for this class, enroll in the class for the FastForward Funding Application, answer all of the questions, and select Add to Cart to submit your application. After you submit this form, you will receive an email with a secure document upload link and list... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: May 05, 2026 End Date: Jun 04, 2026
Community College: Piedmont Virginia
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Patient Care Technician (WCG)

HLTH 4020340
Section Code: 77WG
This is a FastForward Program: FastForward programs are short-term training courses for industry credentials in high-demand jobs. Funding may be available to offset the tuition cost for individuals who meet eligibility requirements. Funding is limited and therefore distributed on a first-come, first-come basis. To apply for funding for this class, enroll in the class for the FastForward Funding Application, answer all of the questions, and select Add to Cart to submit your application. After you submit this form, you will receive an email with a secure document upload link and list... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: May 05, 2026 End Date: Sep 09, 2026
Community College: Piedmont Virginia
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Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (WCG)

HLTH 4020348
Section Code: 71WG
Electronic Medical Records Specialists compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients. This course is designed to teach you skills in patient charting, insurance and billing, electronic health record management and HIPAA compliance. Course Objectives: Learn to manage patient visits, arrange follow-up care, and issue prescriptions. Keep track of vital information such as patient allergies and medications. Understand hos to best reach and interpret health records. Learn how to communicate with patients and report public health information. National Healthcareer Association (NHA) is one of the nation’s largest... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: May 05, 2026 End Date: Aug 20, 2026
Community College: Piedmont Virginia
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Remote Pilot Airman: Drone Pilot (WCG)

ITEC 1110006
Section Code: 53WG
Unmanned aerial systems (UAS), more commonly known as drones, are expanding into numerous commercial operations including precision agriculture, aerial imagery and cinematography, construction, inspection and aerial surveys. This course is designed to provide entry-level operator training on the commercial application of drones. Topics include regulatory requirements, operating rules, registration rules, regulatory waivers, airspace classifications and operational requirements, effects of weather on performance, loading and performance, radio communications, airport operations, emergency procedures, aeronautical decision-making, physiological factors, maintenance and inspection procedures. Upon successful completion of this course, students are eligible to sit... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Apr 04, 2026 End Date: Apr 11, 2026
Community College: Piedmont Virginia
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Heavy Equipment Operator Level 1

HVEQ 3850084
Section Code: CC01
This program is designed to provide the foundational skills of safety, pre- and post-operation checks, site planning and layout, and operational skills for a range of light-duty and heavy equipment. Heavy equipment simulator exercises are used to replicate real-life operating scenarios. Its modules cover topics such as: Introduction to Heavy Equipment Classification of Heavy Equipment Heavy Equipment Operation Safey Equipment Inspection and Readiness Introduction to Earthmoving Introduction to GPS/GNNS Utility Tractors Skid Steers Length: 104 Course Hours (68 in-person / 36 online) Hybrid Format: Classes meet face to face and are... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Mar 25, 2026 End Date: Aug 05, 2026
Community College: Patrick & Henry
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Heavy Equipment Operator Level 1

HVEQ 3850086
Section Code: CC01
This program is designed to provide the foundational skills of safety, pre- and post-operation checks, site planning and layout, and operational skills for a range of light-duty and heavy equipment. Heavy equipment simulator exercises are used to replicate real-life operating scenarios. Its modules cover topics such as: Introduction to Heavy Equipment Classification of Heavy Equipment Heavy Equipment Operation Safey Equipment Inspection and Readiness Introduction to Earthmoving Introduction to GPS/GNNS Utility Tractors Skid Steers Length: 104 Course Hours (68 in-person / 36 online) Hybrid Format: Classes meet face to face and are... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Apr 16, 2026 End Date: Aug 27, 2026
Community College: Patrick & Henry
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