Fast-Track Training Available
A pharmaceutical manufacturing certification, creating life-saving medicines, can launch you into exciting job opportunities in our region.
CCWA and Brightpoint Community College offer:
- Training from industry professionals
- Flexible and convenient class hours
- Financial aid options to assist in covering tuition for eligible students
And once you complete the program, you’ll be ready for job opportunities coming to the area. You will have the knowledge and skills to begin a career in this high-demand industry. Read more about each option to learn which might be right for you. Connect today to talk with an advisor.
Choose the Right Path
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Industry Credential - CCWA
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This is a fast-track path for individuals who have some manufacturing or pharmaceutical experience, have work experience and/or have a need to accelerate training to quickly enter the workforce. You will not receive any college credit toward a future degree, but you will be prepared to enter the industry in approximately 4 months, as opposed to the one-year program described below.
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Career Studies Certificate - Brightpoint Community College
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Brightpoint Community College’s pharmaceutical manufacturing career studies certificate (CSC) is another great option and can be achieved in just two semesters. Offered at the Chester Campus, students must meet Brightpoint admission requirements. Once you successfully complete the CSC, you will have earned 17 credit hours toward a potential future goal.
This is a path for recent high school graduates, individuals who have little-to-no experience, and/or those who prefer a program with traditional academic semesters.
Job Opportunities Await
Connecting healthcare and manufacturing, these certification courses can give you the skills to help you thrive at pharmaceutical manufacturing companies in the region. And, in addition to financial aid opportunities, initial completers of the program will be able to connect with local companies to discuss available positions. We have developed training opportunities that will help these companies recruit the most qualified talent.
Our fast-track programs are starting soon. Connect with an advisor to learn more about dates and registration guidelines.
This program was funded in part by GO Virginia, a state-funded initiative administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development that strengthens and diversifies Virginia’s economy and fosters the creation of higher wage jobs in strategic industries.