G3 Initiative

FastForward workforce development courses at CCWA are one program option covered by G3 funds, which provide scholarships for tuition, fees and books.

G3-Initiative

In 2021, the Commonwealth launched the "Get Skilled, Get a Job, Give Back", or G3 initiative, offering tuition-free community college to qualified Virginians who want to prepare for high-demand careers in trades, technology and allied health fields.

FastForward workforce development courses at CCWA are one program option covered by G3 funds, which provide scholarships for tuition, fees and books to low-to-middle income families. Eligible FastForward courses include options in manufacturing, healthcare, trades and information technology, each of which can be completed in 4 to 16 weeks.

FastForward classes that are not covered by G3 may offer other forms of need-based financial assistance to cover the student's 1/3 share of FastForward tuition. 

If you are interested in one of the following CCWA G3 programs, reach out or call (804) 523-2292.

Healthcare

  • Certified Nurse Aide
  • Clinical Medical Assistant
  • EKG Technician
  • Emergency Medical Technician Specialist
  • Medical Coding & Billing Specialist
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Phlebotomy Technician
  • Emergency Telecommunicator (911 Dispatcher)

Information Technology

  • AWS Cloud Practitioner
  • AWS Solutions Architect Associate
  • AWS Security (not currently offered)
  • Python Programming
  • CompTIA Tech+
  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Security+
  • CompTIA Linux+

Skilled Trades

  • Apartment Maintenance Technician
  • Core - Introductory Craft Skills
  • Electrical - Level 1
  • Fiber Optic Installer 1-2-3
  • Heavy Equipment Operator
  • IEC Electrical - Level 1
  • IEC Electrical - Level 2
  • IEC Electrical - Level 3
  • IEC Electrical - Level 4
  • Plumbing - Level 1

Manufacturing

  • Lean Practitioner
  • Manufacturing Specialist (MS)
  • Manufacturing Technician 1 (MT1)
  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician

Virginia Department of Transportation Certifications

  • VDOT - Central Mix Aggregate Plant
  • VDOT - Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control Training and Flagger Certification
  • VDOT - Inspector Series
    • Bridge Preservation for Inspectors
    • Documentation & Record Keeping for Inspectors
    • New Structures and Bridges for Inspectors
    • Plan Reading for Inspectors
    • Roadway Construction & Drainage for Inspectors
    • Site Manager
    • Structures and Bridges for Inspectors
    • Surveying for Inspectors

Logistics

  • Certified Logistics Associate
  • Certified Logistics Technician

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Learn more about G3 academic programs at our partner colleges

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