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Job Training Programs | VA | FastForward In-person and online training programs to kick-start Training Takes Weeks. Not Years. There are thousands of jobs open across Virginia, and many of these essential fields don’t require a college degree.
If you’re looking for an affordable career training program, consider enrolling in FastForward. FastForward at Virginia’s Community Colleges is a short-term training program for high-demand industries, like healthcare, information technology and skilled trades and infrastructure, helping Virginians get the jobs they want and the salaries they need .
Our goal is to get you trained, help you earn your certification and get you into a career that can support you and your family.
February 25, 2026 • 2 min read Powering Virginia: Driving Workforce Development Through Industry Partnerships As the manager of workforce development and planning at Dominion Energy, Matt Kellam understands the value of strong partnerships with Virginia’s Community Colleges and their ability to translate workforce needs into an effective curriculum.
As a fourth-generation Dominion Energy employee, Kellam has seen firsthand how higher… January 29, 2026 • 2 min read Turning Early Training into a Thriving Business As the owner of Brown’s Heating, Air, Plumbing & Electrical, Brandon Brown values programs like FastForward for the role it plays in providing in-depth training and hands-on learning for the HVAC industry.
And as a recipient of an HVAC credential program himself, Brown has firsthand experience with the impact… December 11, 2025 • 2 min read Employer Partnerships: Heavy Construction Contractors Association As Executive Director of Heavy Construction Contractors Association (HCCA), Deborah Harvey greatly values the skilled trade trainings offered through FastForward and Virginia’s Community Colleges.
The HCCA is a non-profit organization of contractors and related businesses working collaboratively to make a positive impact on the construction industry… Over 52,900 certificates and credentials have been awarded across Virginia’s Community Colleges through FastForward since 2016. Our short-term career training programs prepare you for 40 great careers across seven industries in Virginia.
71% of FastForward graduates, on average, are satisfied with their pay post-credential. satisfied with job stability Of FastForward students surveyed, on average, 86% are satisfied with their job stability post-credential.
FastForward Student Success Story FastForward Heavy Equipment Operator and Construction Training | Virginia’s Community Colleges Career and technical training like FastForward can help get you the skills needed for a great job in the construction industry. From heavy equipment operator, to electrical, HVAC and more, this training at your local community college can prepare you for open, high-demand jobs where you live.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Virginia residents enrolled in approved short-term credential programs at Virginia community colleges in high-demand industries including healthcare, IT, and skilled trades. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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