FastForward is a short-term workforce training program to train Virginians for industry credentials and certifications for in-demand jobs. FastForward programs are offered at Germanna to help you fast-track your career.
What is FastForward Tuition Assistance?
FastForward tuition assistance is a program helping Virginians get the jobs they want and the salaries they need.
How does it work?
- You pay the first 1/3 of the class tuition when registering
- The Commonwealth of Virginia pays 1/3 when you complete the class
- The final 1/3 is paid by the Commonwealth of Virginia when you earn a high-demand industry credential
How to apply
- Go to Germanna Courses & Registration page and create a student profile (new students only).
- Complete all prerequisites based on the program of your choice. Prerequisites are listed in the course description.
- Register and pay for your course. The FastForward agreement and residency form will be part of your registration process. Tuition payment is due at the time of registration.
Eligible Programs
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)
- Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP)
- Asphalt Field Level 1 & Level 2
- Asphalt Plant Level 1 & 2
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect
- AWS Cloud Practitioner
- Backflow Prevention Device Certification
- Carpentry Level 1 & Level 2
- Certified Billing and Coding Specialist
- Certified Ethical Hacker
- Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
- Certified Nurse Aide
- CISCO Certified Entry Networking Technician (CENT)
- CISCO Certified Network Associate
- Clinical Medical Assistant
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA IT Fundamentals
- Construction Craft Laborer Level 1 & 2
- Construction Project Management
- Contractor's License
- Core-Introductory Craft Skills
- Electrical Level 1, 2, 3 & 4
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW)
- Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
- HVAC Level 1, 2, 3 & 4
- Heavy Equipment Operations Level 1 & Level 2
- IECC Electrical Level, 1, 2, 3 & 4
- Intermediate Work Zone
- Industrial Technology Maintenance: Basic Hydraulic Systems
- Industrial Technology Maintenance: Basic Mechanical Systems
- Industrial Technology Maintenance: Electrical Systems
- Industrial Technology Maintenance: Maintenance Operations
- Industrial Technology Maintenance: Maintenance Piping
- Industrial Technology Maintenance: Maintenance Welding
- Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Level 1
- New Pathways: CNC Milling Operations Level 1
- New Pathways: CNC Milling Program, Setup & Operations Level 1
- New Pathways: Drill Press
- New Pathways: Grinding
- New Pathways: Job Planning, Benchwork & Layout
- New Pathways: Manual Milling Skills Level 1
- New Pathways: Measurement, Materials & Safety
- New Pathways: Turning Between Centers
- New Pathways: Turning - Chucking Skills
- Medication Aide
- Network Pro
- Phlebotomy Technician
- Plumbing Level 1, 2, 3 & 4
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
- Slurry Seal (including certification renewal)
- Surface Treatment
- VDOT Asphalt Field Level 1 & 2
- VDOT Asphalt Plant Level 1 & 2
- Welding Level 1 & 2
- Work Zone Flagger (including certification renewal)