Thousands of job opportunities are available across Virginia, many in vital industries that don’t require a college degree.
If you’re seeking an affordable way to gain career-ready skills, FastForward could be the perfect fit.
FastForward offers short-term training programs to prepare you for in-demand fields such as healthcare, information technology, skilled trades, and infrastructure. This program equips Virginians with the skills and certifications to secure well-paying jobs quickly. Our mission is to help you train, certify, and launch your career.
More Skills with More Opportunity
A study from the Bureau of Labor Statistics found these important facts about getting certified:
- The median weekly earnings of full-time wage and salary workers with a certification were 35 percent higher than those without a credential.
- People with a credential or license have a lower unemployment rate than those who do not.
- Among the employed in 2016, people who work full time were more likely to hold a credential than those who work part-time.
Find out how earning a credential will change your life. Learn more.
Manufacturing & Construction Trades Programs |
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Certified Logistics Associate |
Certified Logistics Technician |
Carpentry Level 1 |
Carpentry Level 2 |
CNC Machining: Level 1: Milling Ops |
CNC Machining: Level 1: Milling Prog, Setup & Ops |
CNC Machining: Level 1: Turning Ops |
CNC Machining: Level 1: Turn Prog. Setup & Ops |
Electrical – Level 1 |
Electrical – Level 2 |
Introductory Craft Skills – NCCER Core |
Marine Trades Training: Welding Level 1 |
Marine Trades Training: Electrical Level 1 |
Plumbing Level 1 |
Plumbing Level 2 |
Plumbing Level 3 |
Plumbing Level 4 |
Technology Programs |
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Ethical Hacker |
Tech+ |
Transportation Programs |
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Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Rider Course |
Business Programs |
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Society of Human Resources Management |
Funding for the FastForward and FastForward Scholarship programs is limited and subject to availability.