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FastForward at MGCC

In every corner of the Commonwealth, people are eager to find meaningful jobs, and employers are looking for workers with the right skills. FastForward is a high-demand program helping Virginians get the jobs they want and the salaries they need.

MGCC offers a variety of in-demand training programs through FastForward, with tuition assistance available for eligible applicants. Please see below for a full list of FastForward programs available to you through MGCC:

 

HEALTHCARE:

  • Nurse Aide (NA)
  • Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA)
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
  • Massage Therapy
  • Phlebotomy Technician

WELDING AND MANUFACTURING:

  • Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW)
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
  • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

SKILLED TRADES:

  • National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) Core/Introductory Craft Skills
  • NCCER Electrical - Levels 1-4
  • NCCER Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) - Levels 1-4
  • NCCER Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - Levels 1-4
  • NCCER Carpentry - Levels 1-4
  • NCCER Plumbing - Levels 1-4

TRANSPORTATION:

  • Commercial Driver’s License – Class A Endorsement
  • Commercial Driver’s License – Class B Endorsement

 

Assuming state funding is available, FastForward financial assistance funding can significantly reduce the cost of tuition for eligible Virginia residents. To begin the application process and inquire about your eligibility for FastForward financial assistance funding, please complete the FastForward Program Interest Form at the link below or contact Robin Jennings at rjennings@mgcc.edu for more information.

FastForward Program Interest Form

 

For more information, please contact:

Robin Jennings, FastForward Career Coach

rjennings@mgcc.edu

540/863-2899

 

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This initiative is 100% supported by a federal U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) award made to Dabney S. Lancaster Community College by the pass-through entity, Virginia Community College System. The total program cost for this initiative is $47,000.