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FF – Commercial Driver’s License TCLA

TRNS 9110005
Section Code: A3
To Apply for this funding search and enroll into the Grant Funding Pre-Qualification Class: Grant Funding Screening Class Ready to shift your future into high gear? Launch your career in one of America’s most essential and high-demand industries with a training program engineered for maximum safety, flexibility, and real-world results. As a registered FMCSA Training Provider and DMV-licensed tractor-trailer school, our CDL program delivers federally compliant, safety-driven entry-level driver training (ELDT) built on industry best practices. Virginia Western Community College partners with Mountain Gateway Community College (MGCC) to deliver this... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Oct 15, 2026 End Date: Apr 18, 2027
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – Commercial Driver’s License TCLA

TRNS 9110005
Section Code: A4
To Apply for this funding search and enroll into the Grant Funding Pre-Qualification Class: Grant Funding Screening Class Ready to shift your future into high gear? Launch your career in one of America’s most essential and high-demand industries with a training program engineered for maximum safety, flexibility, and real-world results. As a registered FMCSA Training Provider and DMV-licensed tractor-trailer school, our CDL program delivers federally compliant, safety-driven entry-level driver training (ELDT) built on industry best practices. Virginia Western Community College partners with Mountain Gateway Community College (MGCC) to deliver this... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Oct 24, 2026 End Date: Apr 26, 2027
Community College: Virginia Western
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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 – Commercial Driver’s License TCLA

TRNS 9110005
Section Code: A6
To Apply for this funding search and enroll into the Grant Funding Pre-Qualification Class: Grant Funding Screening Class Ready to shift your future into high gear? Launch your career in one of America’s most essential and high-demand industries with a training program engineered for maximum safety, flexibility, and real-world results. As a registered FMCSA Training Provider and DMV-licensed tractor-trailer school, our CDL program delivers federally compliant, safety-driven entry-level driver training (ELDT) built on industry best practices. Virginia Western Community College partners with Mountain Gateway Community College (MGCC) to deliver this... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 13, 2026 End Date: Feb 14, 2027
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – Commercial Driver’s License TCLA

TRNS 9110005
Section Code: A7
To Apply for this funding search and enroll into the Grant Funding Pre-Qualification Class: Grant Funding Screening Class Ready to shift your future into high gear? Launch your career in one of America’s most essential and high-demand industries with a training program engineered for maximum safety, flexibility, and real-world results. As a registered FMCSA Training Provider and DMV-licensed tractor-trailer school, our CDL program delivers federally compliant, safety-driven entry-level driver training (ELDT) built on industry best practices. Virginia Western Community College partners with Mountain Gateway Community College (MGCC) to deliver this... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 22, 2026 End Date: Feb 22, 2027
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – Certified Medical Assistant – HMCA Day with optional Life Support class

HLTH 6000005
Section Code: A1
To Apply for this funding search and enroll into the Grant Funding Pre-Qualification Class Grant Funding Screening Class 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... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 31, 2026 End Date: Dec 07, 2026
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – Certified Medical Assistant – HMCA Night with optional Life Support class

HLTH 6000005
Section Code: A2
To Apply for this funding search and enroll into the Grant Funding Pre-Qualification Class Grant Funding Screening Class 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... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 01, 2026 End Date: Dec 10, 2026
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – Phlebotomy Day Class HPL2

HLTH 6750001
Section Code: A1
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 – Commercial Driver’s License TCLA

TRNS 9110005
Section Code: A1
To Apply for this funding search and enroll into the Grant Funding Pre-Qualification Class: Grant Funding Screening Class Ready to shift your future into high gear? Launch your career in one of America’s most essential and high-demand industries with a training program engineered for maximum safety, flexibility, and real-world results. As a registered FMCSA Training Provider and DMV-licensed tractor-trailer school, our CDL program delivers federally compliant, safety-driven entry-level driver training (ELDT) built on industry best practices. Virginia Western Community College partners with Mountain Gateway Community College (MGCC) to deliver this... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 10, 2026 End Date: Mar 14, 2027
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – Sterile Processing Technician CRCST

HLTH 6850001
Section Code: AY1
To Apply for this funding search and enroll into the Grant Funding Pre-Qualification Class Grant Funding Screening Class This course is designed to introduce the primary responsibilities of a central sterile technician. The course includes practical applications of learned concepts and procedures. Topics include preparation, storage, distribution of instruments, supplies and equipment, quality assurance and inventory management. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the principles of sterilization/disinfection in the workplace, as well as the principles of distribution of instruments/supplies/equipment. *Students will be prepared to sit for the... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 31, 2026 End Date: Nov 08, 2026
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – Certified Nurse Aide HCNA

HLTH 6450003
Section Code: A1
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: Oct 01, 2026 End Date: Nov 13, 2026
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – Commercial Driver’s License TCLA

TRNS 9110005
Section Code: A2
To Apply for this funding search and enroll into the Grant Funding Pre-Qualification Class: Grant Funding Screening Class Ready to shift your future into high gear? Launch your career in one of America’s most essential and high-demand industries with a training program engineered for maximum safety, flexibility, and real-world results. As a registered FMCSA Training Provider and DMV-licensed tractor-trailer school, our CDL program delivers federally compliant, safety-driven entry-level driver training (ELDT) built on industry best practices. Virginia Western Community College partners with Mountain Gateway Community College (MGCC) to deliver this... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Sep 26, 2026 End Date: Mar 29, 2027
Community College: Virginia Western
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FF – CompTIA A+ Certification: IT Support Technician ITAC VIRTUAL

ITEC 4710001
Section Code: AZ1
To Apply for this funding search and enroll into the Grant Funding Pre-Qualification Class Grant Funding Screening Class 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... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Aug 24, 2026 End Date: Dec 17, 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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Marine Electrician Course

ELEC 3700005
Section Code: P86
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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MTT Welding Level 1

WELD 3900033
Section Code: P94
This 120 hour/3week MTT (11 pm – 7:30 am) 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 02, 2026 End Date: Aug 21, 2026
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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Tech+ Certification Program

ITEC 5100019
Section Code: D01
Information Technology (IT) jobs are expected to grow at nearly double (or 2x) the national estimated job growth rate in other career fields. IT jobs are projected to be among the fastest-growing occupations from 2023 to 2033. (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics) Nearly three-quarters of employers worldwide rate technology as a primary factor in reaching business objectives (72%). (Source: CompTIA International Trends in Technology and Workforce) All workers, not just the IT team, need fundamental IT skills to use these technologies. IT skills make anyone more competitive in the... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jul 20, 2026 End Date: Aug 31, 2026
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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MTT Welding Level 3

WELD 3900034
Section Code: P94
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 03, 2026 End Date: Aug 21, 2026
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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