VHCC Workforce Development & Continuing Education

DO YOU HAVE CARPENTRY EXPERIENCE AND WANT TO EARN AN INDUSTRY-RECOGNIZED CREDENTIAL?

VHCC Workforce Development is planning a Carpentry Level II: Framing & Trimming class beginning September 2026!

Using the NCCER curriculum, this hands-on course builds on basic carpentry knowledge and focuses on skills used in residential and light commercial construction.

Topics include:
• Floor systems
• Wall & ceiling framing
• Roof framing, rafters & trusses
• Window & exterior door installation
• Basic stair layout & construction
• Building layout & leveling instruments
• Reading construction drawings & specifications
• Jobsite safety and industry practices

Starts September 2026

If you have previous carpentry experience or have completed Carpentry Level I and are ready to build your skills, we want to hear from you!

Contact VHCC Workforce Development at 276-739-2445 for more information or to let us know you’re interested.

Build your skills! Build your career! Build what’s next!

Calling All Business Owners, Managers, HR Professionals, and Community Leaders!

Looking for practical strategies to strengthen your business and your workforce? Don't miss the 2026 Business Success Symposium!

September 22, 2026
Wytheville Meeting Center

This one-day event brings together industry experts and regional partners to share valuable insights on topics including:

• Leadership Development
• Workforce & Talent Strategies
• Employment Law Updates
• Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace
• Cybersecurity
• Registered Apprenticeships
• Employee Financial Wellness
• Conflict Resolution
• And much more!

Whether you're a small business owner or part of a larger organization, you'll leave with new ideas, valuable connections, and resources you can put to work immediately.

Registration is now open!

Business Success Symposium Information & Registration:
https://www.madewythepride.org/business-success-symposium

Ready to Learn Aluminum Welding? 🔥

Whether you're looking to start a career in welding or build on your current skills, our NCCER Welding Level 4: Aluminum Welding course provides hands-on training in advanced aluminum welding techniques.

No previous aluminum welding experience is required—our experienced instructor will guide you every step of the way.

💲 Tuition
• Full Course Fee: $3,900
• FastForward Tuition (Virginia residents): $1,300
• Financial Assistance (eligible students): $0

📅 Class Begins: September 8, 2026
🗓️ Schedule: Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays
🕓 Time: 4:45 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.

Take the next step toward expanding your welding skills and earning an industry-recognized NCCER credential.

📞 For more information or to register, call Workforce Development at 276-739-2445.

✈️ The sky is calling—are you ready to answer?

Have you ever imagined yourself in the pilot's seat? Whether your goal is to earn your private pilot certificate, pursue a career in aviation, or simply experience the freedom of flight, it all starts with Private Pilot Ground School.

Our next class begins July 6, and we still have a few seats available!

Class Schedule: Mondays & Thursdays, 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

In partnership with Highlands Aero Flight Center, you'll learn the essential knowledge every pilot needs, including:

Flight principles
Navigation
Weather
FAA regulations
And much more!

Class Begins: July 6, 2026
Tuition: $600

Don't let this opportunity fly by! Call (276) 739-2445 to learn more, or visit vhcc.edu/private-pilot-ground-school to register..

Already working in plumbing and ready to learn more?

Our Plumbing Level 2 course starts July 6 and is designed for individuals with previous plumbing experience who want to build their skills and earn an NCCER credential recognized throughout the construction industry.

Classes meet Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., making it easier to continue working while advancing your training.

Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your future and grow your career in the skilled trades.

Tuition is FREE for those who qualify!

📞 Call 276-739-2445 for details or to apply.

Congratulations to our Heavy Equipment Operator Level 2 program graduates, Bryan Hess and Joshua Woods!

Over the course of the program, they demonstrated dedication, perseverance, and a strong commitment to developing their skills in the heavy equipment industry. Through hands-on training, they gained experience operating equipment, performing excavation work, and learning the techniques used in real-world construction and site development projects.

These photos capture them putting their training into action as they continue building the knowledge and confidence needed to succeed in the field. Completing this level of training is a significant accomplishment, and they should be proud of the hard work that brought them to this milestone.

A special thank you to our instructor, Travis Lambert for his outstanding leadership, patience, and dedication to student success. His industry expertise, hands-on instruction, and genuine investment in his students have helped make this program a valuable learning experience and have prepared students for success beyond the classroom.

Please join us in congratulating Bryan Hess and Joshua Woods and wishing them continued success in their future careers!

Interested in becoming a Nurse Aide?

VHCC Workforce Development is exploring the possibility of offering a daytime Nurse Aide training class and would like to gauge community interest.

If a daytime schedule would work better for you, please send us a Facebook message or comment below with "Interested."

Your feedback will help us determine whether to offer this training opportunity.

Please feel free to share this post with anyone who may be interested in starting a healthcare career!

Take the next step in your emergency medical career with our Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) program!

In just 17 weeks, you’ll gain the knowledge and hands-on skills to provide both basic and advanced emergency care as part of a professional EMS team.
Prerequisite: Must possess a valid Virginia EMT certification

Start Date: August 1, 2026
Schedule: Saturdays | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Affordable Training Options:
Total Course Value: $3,201
FastForward Price: $1,067
With Financial Assistance: Free!

(FastForward pricing and financial assistance available to Virginia residents only)

Call 276-739-2445 to learn more or reserve your spot today!

If becoming a pilot has ever been on your bucket list, now is the time to get started!

Private Pilot Ground School begins July 6, and we still have a few seats available. This course provides the knowledge foundation every pilot needs, including flight principles, navigation, weather, and FAA regulations.

Whether you're interested in aviation as a career or pursuing the dream of flight for personal enjoyment, this is your opportunity to take the first step toward the cockpit.

In partnership with Highlands Aero Flight Center, this course combines expert aviation instruction with a convenient local training location at Virginia Highlands Airport.

Start Date: July 6, 2026
Cost: $600.00

For more details, call (276) 739-2445 or visit http://www.vhcc.edu/private-pilot-ground-school .

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Freedom 250 Barn Quilt class! Participants created beautiful projects while learning the art and history behind barn quilts.

A special thank you to Fig Tree Flower Farm for sharing their expertise and helping make this class a success. We appreciate the time, talent, and creativity they brought to the workshop.

Interested in future creative and community education classes? Follow our page for upcoming opportunities!