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Marine Electrician Course

ELEC 3700005
Section Code: P80
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: May 11, 2026 End Date: May 22, 2026
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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Welding Fabrication I: GMAW – Summer 2026

WELD 6500002
Section Code: 1
Prerequisite – Welding Fundamentals or previous welding experience is recommended. This class focuses on welding and fabrication skills used in building welded metal projects. Students will create a working drawing from a shop project, complete with a bill of materials, factor in total costs and weight of their project. They will cut and tack-weld all components together, and make final welds to complete the job. Welding safety using various welding processes (GTAW, GMAW and SMAW) and safe shop practices will be discussed and demonstrated. Training on all types of weld... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jun 10, 2026 End Date: Jul 30, 2026
Community College: Blue Ridge
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Heavy Equipment Operation

HVEQ 6330001
Section Code: 1
Get the skills necessary to begin an exciting career in Heavy Equipment Operation. The HEO Level 1 curriculum includes: orientation to the trade, heavy equipment safety and identification, basic operational techniques, earth moving and grading. The program includes hands-on training using simulation equipment and certification from National Center for Construction and Education Research (NCCER) for those who complete the training. Interviews with hiring companies will be scheduled for each class. All textbooks included. HEO Training is simulation based with exposure to basic construction skills and operation methods using text in the... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jun 15, 2026 End Date: Aug 01, 2026
Community College: Blue Ridge
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Pipe Welding I: SMAW – Summer 2026

WELD 6500005
Section Code: 1
Prerequisite – Welding Fundamentals and 3G welding certification. Must have permission from instructor prior to registration. Focuses on the techniques used for welding pipe. The shielded metal arc (SMAW) welding process is used to perform practice welds on pipe diameters from 2-12 inches. Basic pipe-fitting practices will be demonstrated using butt weld and socket weld fittings to progress through learning to weld pipe in horizontal and vertical positions. One-on-one coaching, welding demonstrations and welding videos will be used to illustrate the techniques the student must follow to successfully pass the... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jun 08, 2026 End Date: Oct 12, 2026
Community College: Blue Ridge
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Welding Fundamentals – Summer 2026 Evening 2

WELD 6500004
Section Code: 2
Learn and practice the basic welding processes most commonly used in industrial fabrication: Oxy-Fuel Welding, Brazing and Cutting along with Plasma Cutting, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, and Gas Metal Arc Welding (including Flux-Core Welding). Instructor covers safety procedures, common shop procedures, welding tools and equipment, and welding drawing interpretation. The second 8-week section of the class will focus on refining welding skills required to make flat, vertical and overhead welds on Steel Plate. You’ll be engaged in extensive practice welding using the FCAW (Flux Cored Arc... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jun 10, 2026 End Date: Oct 08, 2026
Community College: Blue Ridge
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Core Craft Skills

BLDG 6310012
Section Code: 2
This class serves as the foundation for trade training programs. The class is structured in a live classroom environment and focuses on basic safety, construction math, hand tools, power tools, material handling, communication, and an OSHA 10 for construction certificate. OSHA 10 is a program that teaches workplace safety along with workers’ rights and responsibilities. Core Craft Skills and OSHA 10 are valuable credentials for employment in the trades industry. Prerequisite for Heavy Equipment Operation BRCC currently has scholarship funding to defray the cost of many workforce courses –... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: May 27, 2026 End Date: Jun 17, 2026
Community College: Blue Ridge
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Medical Billing & Coding Credential Certification (OE/FF Cohort 10B)

HLTH 300461
Section Code: O01R
Medical Billing and Coding is currently one of the fastest-growing professions in allied health! There is a demand in the healthcare industry for individuals with knowledge of office operations including diagnostic and procedural coding and insurance forms processing. This program prepares students to improve their career opportunities or enter this in-demand field as a medical billing specialist, medical coder, or medical office manager. Students will learn how to code disorders, services, and procedures for all systems of the body. Students who successfully complete this course will receive a... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jun 02, 2026 End Date: Dec 03, 2026
Community College: Tidewater
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Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) – Fastforward (Mobile Lab Cohort 4)

HLTH 300326
Section Code: D08N
Certified Phlebotomy Technician CPT are healthcare professionals responsible for obtaining patient specimens. Laboratories, employers and hospitals have an increasing demand for phlebotomists. Each day this program introduces basic medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, components of health care delivery and clinical laboratory structure. In this course students learn how to safely and effectively draw blood using venipuncture and capillary puncture methods for adults and children, plus finger sticks or heel sticks for young children and infants. Non-blood specimen collection (urinalysis, throat swab, and buccal swabs) practices are also part of the curriculum.... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jan 06, 2026 End Date: Mar 26, 2026
Community College: Tidewater
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CompTIA Security+ Bootcamp (FF/OE)

ITEC 900090
Section Code: O01R
CompTIA Security+ Bootcamp: Certification is a vendor-neutral credential. The CompTIA Security+ exam is an internationally recognized validation of foundation-level security skills and knowledge, and is used by organizations and security professionals around the globe. The CompTIA Security+ exam will certify the successful candidate has the knowledge and skills required to install and configure systems to secure applications, networks, and devices; perform threat analysis and respond with appropriate mitigation techniques; participate in risk mitigation activities; and operate with an awareness of applicable policies, laws, and regulations. The successful candidate will perform these... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jan 07, 2026 End Date: Apr 30, 2026
Community College: Tidewater
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Medical Billing & Coding Credential Certification (OE/FF Cohort D2)

HLTH 300461
Section Code: O02R
Medical Billing and Coding is currently one of the fastest-growing professions in allied health! There is a demand in the healthcare industry for individuals with knowledge of office operations including diagnostic and procedural coding and insurance forms processing. This program prepares students to improve their career opportunities or enter this in-demand field as a medical billing specialist, medical coder, or medical office manager. Students will learn how to code disorders, services, and procedures for all systems of the body. Students who successfully complete this course will receive a... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Feb 02, 2026 End Date: Aug 05, 2026
Community College: Tidewater
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Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) – Fastforward (Mobile Lab Cohort 5)

HLTH 300326
Section Code: D09N
Certified Phlebotomy Technician CPT are healthcare professionals responsible for obtaining patient specimens. Laboratories, employers and hospitals have an increasing demand for phlebotomists. Each day this program introduces basic medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, components of health care delivery and clinical laboratory structure. In this course students learn how to safely and effectively draw blood using venipuncture and capillary puncture methods for adults and children, plus finger sticks or heel sticks for young children and infants. Non-blood specimen collection (urinalysis, throat swab, and buccal swabs) practices are also part of the curriculum.... Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Apr 02, 2026 End Date: Jun 04, 2026
Community College: Tidewater
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NCCER Core (WCG) Jan 22 – March 30 2026 (Franklin)

MANF 3990001
Section Code: WG1A
NCCER Core is designed as a rigorous, competency-based, industry-recognized program for career and technical education. Students may complete the required elements sooner or later than the recommended 150 hours of knowledge and skills-based instruction, depending on their individual proficiency in mastering the content. Core: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills provides individuals with basic safety and other necessary knowledge and skills to perform in an introductory capacity on project sites. Read Full Course Description
Start Date: Jan 22, 2026 End Date: Mar 30, 2026
Community College: Paul D. Camp
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CDL Class A Truck Driver Training: Full Time (CDS) – FF

TRNS 2170007
Section Code: CD13
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: Feb 02, 2026 End Date: Feb 26, 2026
Community College: Germanna
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CDL Class A Truck Driver Training: Part Time (CDS) – FF

TRNS 2170007
Section Code: 16CD
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: Feb 07, 2026 End Date: Apr 19, 2026
Community College: Germanna
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CDL Class A Truck Driver Training: Full Time (CDS) – FF

TRNS 2170007
Section Code: CD14
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: Feb 16, 2026 End Date: Mar 12, 2026
Community College: Germanna
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CDL Class A Truck Driver Training: Full Time (CDS) – FF

TRNS 2170007
Section Code: 15CD
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: Mar 02, 2026 End Date: Mar 26, 2026
Community College: Germanna
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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 – 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: Jan 27, 2026 End Date: May 05, 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: Jan 27, 2026 End Date: May 07, 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: Jan 30, 2026 End Date: Apr 10, 2026
Community College: Virginia Western
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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 20, 2026 End Date: May 13, 2026
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 20, 2026 End Date: May 13, 2026
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 20, 2026 End Date: May 13, 2026
Community College: Virginia Peninsula
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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: Jan 26, 2026 End Date: Mar 16, 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: Jan 28, 2026 End Date: Mar 18, 2026
Community College: Virginia Western
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