"Almost every company is looking for fiber skills right now," says instructor Amir Mehmood. Through FastForward, Virginia's Community Colleges offer fiber optics training that doesn't require a past tech background — getting you job-ready for tech giants in just 5 to 15 weeks.

VA is ranked No. 1 in workforce training programs across the nation. FastForward is part of the reason. As the quickest and most affordable program in the state, FastForward helps Virginians to gain the skills employers are seeking today: industry-tailored and job-ready.

Health care is one of Virginia's fastest-growing fields! Through FastForward, you can earn industry credentials in nursing, EMS, medical coding & pharmacy tech in just weeks, without taking on a mountain of student debt.

With continuing economic expansion across VA, employers in health care, tech, manufacturing and more are actively hiring this fall to finish the year strong. Follow up your FastForward training by connecting with local employers on Virginia Has Jobs: virginiahasjobs.com

VA is #1 in the nation for workforce training in Area Development’s 2026 Top States for Doing Business report! The ranking highlights how programs like @VACommunityColleges Virginia Talent Accelerator Program open doors to careers for Virginians while helping companies grow.

With over $119B invested in VA’s data and AI infrastructure, AWS is driving major tech industry growth across the state. Through FastForward, you can get the tech certifications you need to land a high-demand tech role without all the debt. Get started: fastforwardva.org/aws/

Fall is the perfect season to invest in your future without taking on debt! State funding covers 2/3 of FastForward tuition, bringing the avg out-of-pocket cost to just $801. For many students, extra aid can lower it even further. Explore funding options: fastforwardva.org/resources/

As AWS expands its cloud & AI footprint in VA, the need for skilled technicians is higher than ever. This #WorkforceDevelopmentMonth, see how FastForward can give you fast-track training for high-demand tech & infrastructure careers without the debt. fastforwardva.org/aws/

This #WorkforceDevelopmentMonth, skip the endless job board scrolling with Virginia Has Jobs. Connect with VA employers hiring in health care, tech and more. Paired with FastForward training, you can gain high-value skills and start a new career in weeks: virginiahasjobs.com

This #WorkforceDevelopmentMonth, see how FastForward partners with Ancora Training! VCCS students gain direct workforce training to land $55K+ careers at little to no out-of-pocket cost — skipping student loan debt. Read more: fastforwardva.org/workforce-…