Get trained. Get hired. Get ahead.

Are you ready to build a career in one of the fastest-growing industries in the country? At Germanna, our expert instructors offer specialized training that can open doors to exciting, high-demand professions that are essential to our nation's infrastructure.

Jump into training at Germanna and start a rewarding career in:

  • Commercial Driving
  • Fiber Optics
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
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CDL Driver - Female

Commercial Driver’s License Credential

Enroll in a CDL course

Drive your success.

The trucking industry is in urgent need of certified drivers—over 230,000 job openings nationwide. Now is the perfect time to jumpstart your career and become a commercial driver.

You'll learn:

  • In the classroom: Basic control, safe operating procedures, hazard perception, vehicle systems
  • On the range: Pre-trip inspection, straight line backing, off-set backing, parallel parking—skills required for your DMV test
  • On the road: Shifting, speed and space management, and advanced driving techniques
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Students listen in the classroom during a CDL training class

Affordable & Accessible

  • Program Cost: $2,000 with tuition assistance
  • Ongoing Enrollment: Start your journey at any time—there’s no need to wait!
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Students look inside the hood of a commercial truck during CDL training

Flexible Learning Options

  • Full-Time: Monday to Friday
  • Part-Time: Weekends
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A student in the driver's seat of a commercial vehicle receives instruction from a teacher

A Bright Future Awaits

  • Projected Job Openings: 231,100
  • Median Annual Salary: $48,780
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fiber optic cables

Fiber Optics Installer Credential

Enroll in a Fiber Optics course

Connect the world.

The demand for fiber optic professionals is skyrocketing as the world shifts toward faster, more reliable internet. Our Fiber Optics Installer program will equip you with the skills and expertise to thrive in this cutting-edge, high-demand field.

You'll learn:

  • Network Design & Installation
  • Splicing & Testing
  • Troubleshooting & Repair
  • Best practices for managing and installing fiber optic cables safely and efficiently
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A student reads fiber optics installer course training materials in the classroom

Affordable & Accessible

  • Program Cost: $1,433 with tuition assistance
  • Get Started Fast: Complete the program in less than a year
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A fiber optics installer toolkit and tools

Career Opportunities

  • Fiber Optic Technician
  • Network Engineer
  • Data Center Technician
  • Fiber Optic Inspector
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A student watches a demo from a fiber optics installation instructor

A Bright Future Awaits

  • In-Demand Jobs: The world’s increasing reliance on high-speed internet guarantees a steady need for fiber optic technicians.
  • Median Annual Salary: $60,580
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Heavy Equipment Operator Technician - Female

Heavy Equipment Operator Credential

Enroll in an HEO course

Master the machines.

This class serves as training in the heavy equipment operator craft. Through classroom learning and hands-on practice, learn foundational skills to support your entry into working heavy equipment—whether that’s running a digger on a construction site or performing essential warehouse functions with lifting vehicles.

You'll learn:

  • Earth moving
  • Equipment operation and safety
  • Utility tractors
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A worker operates large construction machinery at a stone quarry

Affordable & Accessible

  • Program Cost: $1,500 with tuition assistance
  • Get Started Fast: Complete the program in 16 weeks
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Two heavy equipment operators discuss ongoing construction work at a stone quarry

Career Opportunities

  • Construction Member or Foreman
  • Dozer Driver
  • Excavator Operator
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Large construction machinery in operation at a stone quarry

A Bright Future Awaits

  • 5% job growth: Around 50,000 job openings every year
  • High earnings: Germanna-certified operators earn an average salary of $56,610.

Start today for a brighter tomorrow.

With hands-on training, real-world experience, and job-ready certifications, Germanna is your launchpad to a thriving, future-proof career. Don’t wait—your new career is just a few steps away!

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Arielle Burks

Questions? Get in touch.

Arielle Burks
Workforce Infrastructure Veterans Navigator
aburks@germanna.edu
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(540) 834-1937
 

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