Virginia Ready

Retraining Virginia's Unemployed to Get Back to Work 

Virginia Ready provides job readiness support for registered scholars who enroll in an eligible FastForward program. Virginia Ready is a partner organization. 

Scholar Eligibility

Eligibility is determined by application with Virginia Ready. Students are encouraged to visit the Virginia Ready website directly for details and application instructions.

Eligible Programs Offered at PVCC

Healthcare

• Clinical Medical Assistant
• Nurse Aide

Information Technology

• Network+
• Security+

Transportation

• Heavy Equipment Operator

Skilled Trades &  Welding 

• Electrical
• Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
• Plumbing
• Basic Welder
• Gas Metal Arc Welding
• Pipe Welding

Applications for credential achievement awards are being discontinued by Virginia Ready effective March 31, 2024.

The Virginia Ready Initiative (VA Ready) is a public charity focused on retraining Virginia’s unemployed for in-demand occupations in high-growth industries. This organization brought together over 35 leading companies across Virginia and established a partnership with the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) and the Commonwealth’s existing FastForward Workforce Credential Program.

Updated March 2024