Community College Workforce Alliance | The Mission of CCWA is to meet the workforce development needs of employers in the Greater Richmond/Crater regions through customized and open enrollment training programs, consulting, and a variety of other services, and to support the demands of employer and individual development. CCWA strives to create training solutions for area employers that are not being met by traditional academic programs.

***CCWA staff will be working virtually Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. We remain accessible online or by phone.***

Industry Recognized Credentials

For employers, nothing can better guarantee that a new recruitment has the skills necessary to be productive than an industry certification. For the individual looking for a new position, nothing gives you a better chance of landing that job than having the required credential.
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Online Training

CCWA offers online education for individuals or companies. Participate any time on any computer to learn from expert instructors.
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Job Seeker Services

As Virginia’s workers and businesses feel the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, CCWA is committed to continuing our mission: to provide workforce solutions for job seekers and employers, building an ever-stronger workforce in our region.
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Custom-Designed Training

Need a customized training solution unique to your industry and culture? CCWA works with hundreds of organizations, offering custom-designed training programs tailored to your specific needs. Our industry experts and trainers have extensive experience in providing workplace solutions in a timely and effective manner.
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Individualized Training

CCWA offers training for individuals through open enrollment courses. These short-term courses and certifications allow you to learn it today and use it tomorrow to enhance your job skills or prepare for the next employment opportunity.
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Teacher Training

Since 2004, the EducateVA Career Switcher program has trained over 1,400 individuals to become teachers. CCWA’s EducateVA program is much less costly than programs for licensure offered through traditional universities and colleges.
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Learners

Credentials Earned

Workforce Classes

Training Hours

OSHA 10 for General Industry (10/19)

OSHA 10-Hour General Industry training teaches safety awareness and helps each worker recognize and reduce the risks of jobsite hazards. Learn more

Emergency Telecommunicator (09/21)

This course is designed to train students who are unfamiliar with emergency communication centers, emergency telecommunication technology, interpersonal communication, legal issues, and job stress factors. Learn more

Software Developer Bootcamp (09/15)

In this 18-week program students take three courses to learn the skills and technologies necessary to enter the industry as a Back End Software Developer: Introduction to Java, Relational Databases with MySQL, and Web API Design with Spring Boot. Learn more

Our partnership with CCWA has proven to be a great success on every level. We are very proud of the enthusiastic response to the e-learning courses and pleased that the training meets the needs of child care providers throughout the Commonwealth.
Virginia Department of Social Services

Whenever I call on CCWA, I know I can count on them to provide a highly competent resource with deep expertise in a number of topic areas.
Sabra Dipping Company

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has utilized the training services of CCWA for over 10 years. CCWA consistently exceeds expectations with their professionalism and high quality instructors, and we look forward to continuing our relationship to meet future workforce development needs.
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality

Sun Chemical has been more than impressed with CCWA’s professionalism and custom training capabilities. We met with their representative, outlined our specific training needs and they delivered.
Sun Chemical Corporation

The service and talent that CCWA provided helped to enrich several online course and they provided exceptional, quality talent to meet our future training needs and projects.
Virginia Department of Emergency Management