FastForward
CHANGE YOUR FUTURE IN WEEKS. NOT YEARS.
The FastForward program helps students pay for short-term programs that can lead to high-paying jobs with industry recognized certifications or licenses.
Domiciled Virginia residents can earn an industry credential at 1/3 the cost of tuition for short-term training programs. Income eligible students can qualify for additional financial assistance that pays up to 100% of the cost of your training in high-demand programs in fields like IT, health care and the skilled trades!
PROGRAMS
Our eligible credential programs are based on the needs of local, Virginia-based employers, which means our students are in demand for skilled jobs when they complete their training. And, with our expert instructors and dedicated coaches to help at every step of the way from registration to completion, up to 90% of our students successfully finish their credential courses. Explore FastForward-eligible courses in TCC’s online registration system.
HEALTH CARE
Deliver expert patient care and launch an in-demand and high-paying career with certifications and licenses in areas like billing & codes and medical assisting!
- Certified Billing & Coding Specialist
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant*
- Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
- Certified Professional Coder
- Phlebotomy Technician FastTrack
- EKG Technician
MARITIME TRADES
Train for high-paying jobs in the maritime industry specializing in areas like welding, pipefitting, and sheet metal.
- Marine Trades Training Coatings*
- Marine Trades Training Pipefitting*
- Marine Trades Training Sheet Metal*
- Marine Trades Training Welding*
- Maritime Pipefitter*
- Maritime Structural Fitter*
WELDING & MANUFACTURING
Unlock a high-demand career with skilled certifications and licenses in welding, computer-controlled machining, and job planning.
- CNC Milling
- CNC Turning
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding*
- Job Planning, Benchwork & Layout
- Measurement, Materials & Safety
- Certified Welder*
- Flux Core Welding*
- Gas Metal Arc Welding*
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding*
Skilled Trades
Get hands-on with skilled training in the newest technologies for fields like HVAC, construction, carpentry, and plumbing!
- Carpentry
- Core-introductory Craft Skills
- Electrical*
- HVAC*
- Pipelayer
- Plumbing *
- Optical Telecom Installer
- Solar Photovoltaic Installer
IT, CYBER SECURITY & Business
Dive into the world of cyber security and technology with industry-leading certifications growing fields.
- Public Safety Communicator
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+*
- CompTIA Security+*
- Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP)
LOGISTICS & TRANSPORTATION
Earn high-demand transportation certifications in commercial driving!
- CDL Class A
- CDL Class B
Learn more about TCC’s FastForward programs. Although approved as FastForward classes, not all classes are currently offered.
(*) Virginia Ready approved programs.
NEED HELP?
To learn more about the FastForward program or to inquire about your funding eligibility, please contact us at 757-822-1234 or workforce@tcc.edu