Current Courses
See some of our current Skilled Trades courses below. To receive financial aid, please get in touch with us directly to register for your course or program through CCWA.
IECC Apprenticeship level 1
01/01/2024 - 05/28/2024
Join our first cohort of a brand new, fully accredited electrical apprenticeship program in the Greater Richmond region. The Community College Workforce Alliance (CCWA) and Independent Electrical Contractors Chesapeake (IECC) will offer this unique career opportunity as a combination of classroom and on-the-job training over a course of four years. Coursework and hands-on instruction will be conducted in newly-renovated labs at the Downtown Campus of Reynolds Community College. This accredited apprenticeship leads to a Journeyworkers License, and many graduates go on to become project managers, foremen, estimators and business owners. Throughout the duration of the program, you will: • Receive industry-leading, hands-on learning in conjunction with traditional classwork • Work full-time and attend classes two nights per week • Receive nationally recognized credentials as a Journeyworker Electrician upon satisfactory completion of the program! Class will meet 2 nights per week, with one evening being virtual. Apply online through IECC and receive job placement assistance. Deadline for Fall 2023 course is July 15.
Lead Abatement Supervisor
01/08/2024 - 01/11/2024
Lead Abatement Supervisor training provides information on lead-based paint abatement and regulatory guidelines for those individuals that will plan and/or oversee lead abatement work.This 32-hour course includes a required minimum of 8 hours for hands-on training. This course is approved by Virginia's Department of Professional Regulations.
NCCER: Introductory Craft Skills – Leads to Electrical 1
02/27/2024 - 03/28/2024
This class leads to, and is required for the Electrical 1 courses. The NCCER CORE training course is a prerequisite to all other NCCER Level 1 craft curriculum in construction and industrial occupations such as carpentry, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, welding, drywall, and construction craft laborer.
NCCER: Introductory Craft Skills – Leads to Plumbing 1
03/12/2024 - 04/10/2024
This class leads to, and is required for the plumbing course. The NCCER CORE training course is a prerequisite to all other NCCER Level 1 craft curriculum in construction and industrial occupations such as carpentry, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, welding, drywall, and construction craft laborer.
NCCER: Introductory Craft Skills – Leads to HVAC 1
03/12/2024 - 04/10/2024
This class leads to, and is required for HVAC 1. The NCCER CORE training course is a prerequisite to all other NCCER Level 1 craft curriculum in construction and industrial occupations such as carpentry, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, welding, drywall, and construction craft laborer.
NCCER: Introductory Craft Skills – Leads to Heavy Equipment Operator (HYBRID)
03/26/2024 - 04/26/2024
This course leads to and is a prerequisite for Heavy Equipment operator 1. The NCCER CORE training course is a prerequisite to all other NCCER Level 1 craft curriculum in construction and industrial occupations such as carpentry, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, welding, drywall, and construction craft laborer.
NCCER – Electrical Level 1
04/02/2024 - 05/16/2024
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) is the credentialing body for the NCCER Electrical level 1 certification. The NCCER Electrical leveThe National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) is the credentialing body for the NCCER Electrical level 1 certification. The NCCER Electrical level 1 certification course is part of the required training for many companies’ apprenticeship programs.
NCCER – HVAC Level 1
04/11/2024 - 06/24/2024
The NCCER HVAC level 1 certification course is part of the required training for many companies’ apprenticeship programs. This course is intended for students interested in entering the HVAC industry and it can help you get a foot-in-the-door to a helper or apprentice position.
NCCER – Plumbing Level 1
04/11/2024 - 06/04/2024
The NCCER Plumbing level 1 certification course is part of the required training for many companies’ apprenticeship programs. This course is intended for students interested in entering the Plumbing industry and it can help you get a foot-in-the-door to a helper or apprentice position.
NCCER – Heavy Equipment Operator Level 1 (HYBRID)
04/25/2024 - 06/11/2024
The Heavy Equipment Operator program was developed to meet the growing employment demands for equipment operators. This class serves as the first level of training in the Heavy Equipment Operator program.