Workforce Development

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Workforce Development provides short-term training programs for industry credentials, employee professional development, adult core skills and language acquisition, lifelong learning and youth career exploration. Programming includes open enrollment courses for individuals as well as corporate training for regional businesses and organizations. KidsCollege is also housed within the Workforce Development academic division.

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Short-term Programs Starting Soon

Explore upcoming programs that can lead to a great job in months, not years. Funding assistance is available for most programs. Explore the schedule and find the course or program that's right for you. 

Funding Assistance

Explore funding assistance now. Your industry credential program could be free!

Prospective students are encouraged to attend a FastForward Funding Session to learn about program requirements and funding assistance. Coaches provide guidance in completing required paperwork and answer questions. 

Information sessions are held weekly in Room M249 of the PVCC Main Building, 501 College Drive, Charlottesville. 

Take the Next Step

Complete the Student Questionnaire.

Meet with a coach and/or attend a FastForward Funding Session.

Review our programs and courses page for more information about upcoming lifelong learning and online courses.