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Information Infrastructure
- Cost: As little as $500-$600 with tuition assistance
- Next Classes Begin:
Level I - 7/09/25
Level II - 7/08/25
Level III - 7/07/25
Level IV - 7/07/25
- Cost: As little as $500 with tuition assistance
Next Classes Begin:
Level I - 7/08/25
Level II - 7/09/25
Level III - 7/07/25
Level IV - 7/10/25
Computers & Technology
CompTIA Tech+ (formerly IT Fundamentals)
- Cost: $433 with tuition assistance
- Next Class Begins: 8/4/25
- Cost: $830 with tuition assistance
- Next Class Begins: 9/8/25
Healthcare
- Email GCCWorkforce@germanna.edu to learn about this grant funded program
- Next Class Begins: 8/2/25
Certified Billing and Coding Specialist
- Cost: $1033 with tuition assistance
- Next Class Begins: 8/20/25
- Cost: $1500 for 6-week course
- Next Class Begins: 8/12/25
- Cost: $560 with tuition assistance
- Next Class Begins: 9/10/25
Clinical Medical Assistant (CMA)
- Cost: $1,066 with tuition assistance
- Next Class Begins: To Be Announced
- Cost: $99.00
- Next Classes: 6/6/25
- Cost: $778 with tuition assistance
- Next Class Begins: 8/20/25
- Cost: $2785 through ED2GO
- Payment plans available
- Ongoing Enrollment
Industry & Construction
- Cost: $300 with tuition assistance
- Next Class Begins: 7/14/25
- Cost: As little as $500-$600 with tuition assistance
Next Classes Begin:
Level I - 7/9/25
Level II - 7/10/25
Level III - 7/9/25
Level IV - 7/8/25
- Cost: $2,000 with tuition assistance
- Next Class Begins: 8/1/25
- Cost: $783 with tuition assistance
- Next Class Begins: 8/12/25
- Cost: As little as $500 with tuition assistance
- Next Classes Begin:
Level I - 7/8/25
Level II - 7/9/25
Level III - 7/7/25
Level IV - 7/10/25
- Ongoing Enrollment
- Both 10 & 30 hour certification available
- Cost: As little as $500-$600 with tuition assistance
- Next Classes Begin:
Level I - 7/09/25
Level II - 7/08/25
Level III - 7/07/25
Level IV - 7/07/25
- Ongoing Enrollment
- Many different classes in areas of CNC and Industrial Machining.
- Ongoing Enrollment
Roads & Bridges
Commercial Driver’s License - Class A & B
- Classes start monthly
- Complete in as few as seven weeks
- Cost: $2000 with tuition assistance
Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control Training
- Ongoing Enrollment
- Complete in as few as 16 hours
- Ongoing Enrollment
- Ongoing Enrollment
Heavy Equipment Operator Level 1
- Cost: $1,500 with tuition assistance
- Next Class Begins: 9/02/25
Education
- Cost: $129 through Ed2go
- Choice of Self-Guided or Instructor-Moderated
- Ongoing Enrollment
Teaching Preschool: A Year of Inspiring Lessons
- Cost: $129 through Ed2go
- Choice of Self-Guided or Instructor-Moderated
- Ongoing Enrollment
Teacher's Aide with ParaPro Prep
- Cost: $1,695 through Ed2go
- Payment Plans Available
- Ongoing Enrollment
Current Instructor Spotlight
Learn from local expert instructors who bring a wealth of experience and industry connections to the classroom.
Mr. Jim Charapich
Professor Charapich has over 25 years of experience in the construction industry. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business management and has spent his career building projects and providing services to the building industry. Along with being an adjunct instructor, Professor Charapich is the president and CEO of Culpeper Chamber of Commerce, the Foreign Trade Zone #185, and the CEO of Career Partners, Inc. (E-Squared).
Mr. Saxon Gray
Saxon Gray is a full-time welding instructor with over 20 years of welding experience. He received a bachelor's degree in nursing from South University, just before making a career switch to the skilled trades industry. After learning the skills needed to be a successful welder, Mr. Saxon started his own welding company, S&K Welding, which he recently turned over to his son in order to teach at Germanna full time. Mr. Gray teaches students the basics of welding and educates them on the safety precautions and principles.
Mr. Joseph Lunceford
Joseph Lunceford has been an instructor for Germanna’s Workforce Services for ten years, teaching CompTIA I.T. Fundamentals and A+ Certification Preparation. He also has 10 years of experience as a network administrator for Culpeper County Public Schools and provides professional technical development for CCPS staff. He holds CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications, as well as Linux Essentials, Cisco Certified Technician, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, and AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner.
Ms. Heather McKendree
Heather McKendree, a dedicated professional and mother of three, has always been drawn to hands-on work. Her father, a skilled welder, ignited her interest in construction from an early age. She eagerly assisted him with various projects, whether it was crafting, general construction, or working on cars.
Alongside her daughter, Ms. McKendree completed the Core Craft and Welding classes at Germanna, both earning Academic Excellence awards upon graduation. Inspired by her newfound skills, Heather founded her own business, WeldHer Welding & Creations.
Today, as a welding instructor at Germanna, Ms. McKendree uses her position as a way to share her love for the craft and empower others.
Mr. Joseph Mummert
Joseph Mummert embarked on his journey in the trades 25 years ago, working alongside his father during high school summers. After graduating, he entered the plumbing trade and steadily climbed the ranks, eventually establishing his own company, Junior's Plumbing Services, in 2012. In 2023, Mr. Mummert transitioned to Germanna, where he now teaches skilled trades, helping others discover their passions. With a Virginia Master License in Plumbing and Gas Fitting, he is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in psychology at Regent University and Germanna.
