NEED HELP STARTING YOUR JOURNEY TO AN IN-DEMAND CAREER? WE HAVE A SOLUTION!
GET SKILLED. GET A JOB. GET AHEAD. G3 is a training and education program for students with a family income of less than $100,000 to help prepare them for highdemand careers in Virginia. This is a “last dollar” program which covers any remaining tuition and fees after other grants are used.
FOR ADDITION INFORMATION ABOUT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PLEASE VISIT: www.brcc.edu/workforce-development/ financial-assistance
FastForward is a short-term, low-cost workforce credential grant program to train Virginians for top, in-demand jobs across the Commonwealth. FastForward covers 2/3 of the cost of tuition for a wide range of credential programs offered through Virginia’s Community Colleges.
If you have a question, contact our registration staff at:
Email: info@brcc.edu
Phone: (540) 453-0264
BRCC’s Notice of Nondiscrimination can be found online at: www.brcc.edu/about/policy/ notice-of-nondiscrimination/
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WORKFORCE & CONTINUING EDUCATION
CUSTOMIZED CORPORATE TRAINING
Helping organizations develop the talent within.
; Maximize your training dollars ; Address specific workplace needs ; Provide professional development ; Save travel time
Ask us about customizing courses in this magazine or creating training to meet your specific business need. Contact us today!
John Barlow, Ed. D. Director of Corporate Training barlowj@brcc.edu | (540) 453-2207
BRCC PARTNERS WITH WAYNESBORO & STAUNTON HIGH SCHOOL FOR SUMMER WORKFORCE ACADEMY
Last summer BRCC and Waynesboro High School partnered to offer a Summer Workforce Academy, providing training in in CORE Craft Safety Credential, OSHA 10, Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO), and Forklift to qualifying WHS graduates. The project was a huge success - with all of the participants meeting with employers and receiving job offers at its conclusion. And this summer, BRCC’s Summer Workforce Academy is growing, and will include Staunton High School!
“I am so excited to expand the program and offer some additional classes in collaboration with Staunton High School. With the addition of a standalone forklift class, welding, and patient service representative, we will be able to serve even more newly graduated individuals and help prepare them to enter the ‘real world’ with skills, certifications, and the confidence to be successful,” said WHS Career Coach, Beth Burdick.
The Summer Workforce Academy programs will take place at Staunton High School, with the exception of Welding, which will be hosted at the BRCC Welding Facility in Mt. Crawford. This is a unique post-secondary opportunity that Staunton and Waynesboro are offering to recent graduates.
TRAINING PROGRAMS INCLUDE:
HEO | Learn to operate and maintain heavy machinery and equipment used in construction, mining, and other industries.
Welding | Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers use hand-held or remotely controlled equipment to join, repair, or cut metal parts and products.
Patient Services Representative | Learn routine clerical and organizational tasks, including how to arrange files, prepare documents, schedule appointments, and support other staff.
Forklift | Hands-on training on sit down, stand up reach electric and propane forklifts.
OSHA 10 | Teaches workplace safety along with workers’ rights and responsibilities.
CORE Craft Safety | Serves as the foundation for trade training programs, focusing on basic safety, construction math, hand tools, power tools material handling, communication and an OSHA 10 for construction certificate.
The participating school divisions are working together to help eliminate financial and transportation barriers, making the program more accessible to newly-graduated high school students. Transportation will be provided to the participants, and the program will be funded through state programs:
Fast Forward | A grant program that supports training in high-need industries in Virginia covers 2/3 of students’ tuition, and is available to most Virginia residents starting from high school seniors to adult students.
G3 | A program that covers the remaining 1/3 of tuition for students from households with an income less than 400% of the poverty level (currently $124,800 for a family of four).
Most students will pay nothing for this training, after utilizing the two state funding programs.
WHS and SHS seniors interested in the Summer Workforce Academy should contact their high school career coach for more information.
TECHNOLOGY & COMPUTERS
CERTIFICATION PREP
GOOGLE IT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE ONLINE
Interested in starting a career in IT Support but have little or no experience? The Google IT Support Professional Certificate program is perfect for you! This online program, developed by Google, teaches the skills needed for entry-level IT support positions. Complete the required Prospective Student Form as the first step toward enrollment. Registration information available online.
Tuition: $179 | Instructor: Jim Richerson Registration information available online
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COMPTIA A+ CERTIFICATION REVIEW LIVE ONLINE
Need guidance or a refresher to assist you in preparing to take the CompTIA A+ Certification Exams? Build your knowledge of the core exam objectives through material overviews, both exam and performance practice questions, and study materials in this review class. Upon completion of the course, you should feel prepared to take the certification exams at a local Testing Center or online - either at the college (dates provided by instructor) or your own location. Complete the registration prescreening form as the first step toward enrollment.
Tuition: $1449 | FastForward: $483
Instructor: Jim Richerson Mon, 6:00 - 9:00 pm | Aug 04 - Oct 09, 2025
F F COMPTIA SECURITY+ CERTIFICATION REVIEW LIVE ONLINE
Obtaining the CompTIA Security+ certification verifies that you have the knowledge and skills required to assess the security posture of an enterprise environment and to recommend and implement appropriate security solutions; monitor and secure hybrid environments, including cloud, mobile, and IoT; operate with an awareness of applicable laws and policies, including principles of governance, risk, and compliance; identify, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents. Through lecture, practice exams, and study materials, this certification review course helps prepare you to pass the exam and receive your Security+ certification. Upon completion of the course, you should feel ready to take the certification exam at a local Testing Center or online- either at the college (daters provided by instructor) or your own location. Complete the registration pre-screening form as the first step toward enrollment.
Tuition: $1599 | FastForward: $533
Instructor: Jim Richerson Mon, 6:00 - 9:00 pm | May 19 - Aug 06, 2025
WELDING & MACHINING
WELDING
F F WELDING FUNDAMENTALS
Learn and practice the basic welding processes most commonly used in industrial fabrication. Covers safety procedures, common shop procedures, and welding drawing interpretation.
Tuition: $2100 | FastForward: $700
Instructor: Allistair Doeppe or Travis Housh
Wed, Thu, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Jun 25 - Oct 23, 2025 Sun, Sat, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm | Jul 26 - Sep 21, 2025 Mon, Tue, 6:00 - 9:00 pm | Aug 04 - Dec 02, 2025
F F WELDING FABRICATION I
Focuses on welding and fabrication skills used in building welded metal projects. Students will create a working drawing and bill of materials, factor in total costs and weight of their project, cut and tack-weld all components together, and make final welds to complete the job. Welding safety using various welding processes and safe shop practices will be discussed and demonstrated.
Tuition: $1179 | FastForward: $393
Instructor: Allistair Doeppe Wed, Thu, 1:30 - 4:30 pm | Jun 25 - Aug 14, 2025
LOGISTICS & TRANSPORTATION
AVIATION
F F PREPARING FOR THE FAA PART 107 CERTIFICATION AND THE BASICS OF DRONE TECHNOLOGY
Are you using drones for your business or planning to start a business using drones? Do you want to expand your photography business with drone technology? This course includes all necessary content to earn the FAA Part 107 certification, which is required for commercial drone operation. Drones have a growing role in industries like real estate, agriculture, engineering, media, and more. Specifically, the course will cover: drone operating regulations and procedures, safety, airspace classifications, weather considerations, maintenance and inspection, and loading and performance. We will also address automated permissions, the latest FAA remote ID rule, and compliance requirements. The course concludes with an introduction to flying a modern drone.
Get the skills to become a CDL Class A commercial driver through this intensive program of classroom, practice range, and over-the-road training. Our CDL faculty/staff are DMV certified examiners; final skills testing now provided on-site.
Tuition: $6000 | FastForward: $2000 Sat, Sun, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm | May 03 - Jul 20, 2025 Mon - Fri, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm | May 27 - Jun 27, 2025 Mon - Fri, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm | Jun 30 - Aug 01, 2025
F F CUSTOMIZED 2-WEEK COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE OPTIONS FOR STUDENTS, EMPLOYEES & EMPLOYERS
Our CDL program also offers 2-week customized classes for Class A, Class B to A Upgrade, Class B, or Class B with Passenger Endorsement (automatic and manual transmission options available for most trainings). You can even add a passenger endorsement to your Class A or B Commercial Driver’s license (automatic transmission)! Our CDL faculty and staff are DMV certified examiners and final skills testing is provided on-site
James Butler | Programs Coordinator and Manager (540) 453-2218 | butlerj@brcc.edu
Bill Byrd | CDL Training Coordinator (540) 453-0240 | byrdb@brcc.edu
LOGISTICS
F F CERTIFIED LOGISTICS ASSOCIATE
The CLA course focuses on the material handling portion of global supply chain logistics. It covers the foundational knowledge that frontline material handling workers should master to perform well. Once this knowledge is gained, students can look forward to a rewarding career. These careers provide good wages and benefits and can clear a pathway to higher levels of skills and responsibilities.
Tuition: $1200 | FastForward: $400
Instructor: Rich McMunn
Mon - Fri, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm | May 19 - May 28, 2025
F F CERTIFIED LOGISTICS TECHNICIAN
The CLT course addresses the core technical competencies of higher skilled frontline material handling workers in supply chain warehouses and distribution centers. Specific instruction includes product receiving, product storage, inventory control, evaluation of transportation modes, dispatching and tracking. This newly-designed curriculum also includes a three-day forklift training of stand up and sit down machines and current employability skills training. The Certified Logistics Associate course is a pre-requisite to the Certified Logistics Technician course.
Tuition: $1800 | FastForward: $600
Instructor: Rich McMunn
Mon - Fri, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm | May 29 - Jun 13, 2025
SIT DOWN FORKLIFT OPERATION
Get hands-on training from certified instructors on sit down electric and propane forklifts. This is an intense one-day training which earns a certificate of completion and a wallet card for verification.
Tuition: $325 | Instructor: Rich McMunn
Mon, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm | May 19, 2025 Mon, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm | Jul 14, 2025
STAND UP FORKLIFT OPERATION
Get hands-on training from certified instructors on stand up electric reach forklifts and walk behind electric pallet lifts. This is an intense one-day training which earns a certificate of completion and a wallet card for verification.
Tuition: $325 | Instructor: Rich McMunn
Tue, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm | May 20, 2025 Tue, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm | Jul 15, 2025
TRADES CONSTRUCTION & SAFETY
CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACTOR’S BUSINESS LICENSING TRAINING
This eight-hour course is recognized by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation’s Board for Contractors. Topics of instruction include: laws relating to the Board of Contractors, state building codes and underground utilities, types of licenses, qualifications for contractors, standards of practice, ways to avoid regulations violations, employment law, worker’s compensation, taxes, and business structures.
Tuition: $289 | Instructor: Daniel Trent Sat, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | May 03, 2025 Sat, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Jun 28, 2025
F F CORE CRAFT SKILLS
This class serves as the foundation for trade training programs. The class is structured in a live classroom environment and focuses on basic safety, construction math, hand tools, power tools, material handling, communication, and an OSHA 10 for construction certificate. OSHA 10 is a program that teaches workplace safety along with workers’ rights and responsibilities. Core Craft Skills and OSHA 10 are valuable credentials for employment in the trades industry. Pre-requisite for Heavy Equipment Operation.
Tuition: $1098 | FastForward: $366
Instructor: Mike Bird | May 28 - Jun 14, 2025 Mon, Wed, 4:30 - 8:30 pm & Sat, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Important Note: June 14 class ends at 12:30 pm
F F HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Designed to allow students the opportunity to experience this exciting career from the comfort and security of simulators, students are also trained on real equipment in an educational setting. A textbook component is included to expose students to popular topics in Construction and Heavy Equipment Operation. A scheduled day of interviews with hiring companies is included to gain valuable interviewing skills. All textbooks are included in tuition. Pre-requisite: Core Craft Skills
Tuition: $4500 | FastForward: $1500
Instructor: Mike Bird | Jun 14 - Aug 04, 2025 Mon, Wed 4:30 - 8:30 pm & Sat, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Important Note: June 14 class starts at 12:30 pm
TRADESMAN LICENSING & CONTINUING EDUCATION
TRADESMAN LICENSING RENEWAL
In Virginia, electricians, plumbers, and mechanical tradesman are required to attend continuing education hours for their trade. We can help you meet that requirement. Our online courses are approved by the Virginia Department of Professional & Occupational Regulation and Board of Contractors. Available classes for GasFitter, Plumbing, HVAC and Electrical Classes are available online 24/7.
call (540) 453-0264.
HEALTHCARE
HEALTHCARE
F F PHARMACY TECHNICIAN PROGRAM
Becoming a pharmacy technician offers a unique blend of job stability, meaningful work, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. It’s an excellent choice for individuals who are passionate about healthcare and are looking for a fulfilling career with a positive impact on their community.
Tuition: $5799 | FastForward: $1933
Instructor: Jackie Estes
Tue, Thu, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm | May 06 - Sep 12, 2025 Wed, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm | May 07 - Sep 12, 2025
All classes: Final day of class on campus | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
F F CERTIFIED CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Have you always wanted to make a meaningful difference in a person’s life? Medical Assisting is one of the fastest growing careers, and just may be for you. Learn to perform medical office responsibilities such as reception skills, handling insurance, basic billing and coding, phlebotomy, injections, medication administration, vital signs, electrocardiograms, EMR use, and more. This course prepares students for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Tuition: $3900 | FastForward: $1300
Instructor: Melissa Lambert Mon-Wed, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Jun 02 - Aug 06, 2025
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
Medical Terminology is a universal language for healthcare workers. Are you interested in pursuing a health and science career requiring the ability to communicate with medical professionals? Students learn how to analyze individual medical word parts such as prefixes, suffixes, and word roots and the basic components of medical terms relating to the human body. The use of medical terminology helps to describe accurately what a patient is experiencing. Each term guides healthcare workers in providing patient care and understanding patient needs.
Tuition: $85 | Instructor: Amy Dilcher Sat, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm | Jun 21 - Jul 26, 2025
PERSONAL ENRICHMENT
POTTERY
CERAMICS:
WHEEL THROWN AND/OR HANDBUILDING
In this class students will learn various techniques including: connecting thrown pots to make a bigger vessel, altering thrown pots to create new shapes, using molds to create large hand-built forms, and general hand building techniques for creating functional and decorative pieces. The student in this class would need to have taken a basic pottery class prior to this course, or be able to make a 4 inch cylinder unaided. Fee provides tools, supplies and 25 lbs of clay. Bring a towel and a mask; registration requested a week prior to first class.
Tuition: $275 | Instructor: Clark Hamann Tue, Thu, 5:30 - 7:45 pm | May 08 - Jun 03, 2025
CERAMICS: FURTHER ADVENTURES WITH CLAY
Already mastered the basics of making things in clay? Wanting to experiment in more complex forms or new ways to decorate your work? This class is for you! Explore lids, handles, spouts, closed forms and joinend forms. Fee provides tools, supplies and 25 lbs of clay; bring a towel and a mask. Registration requested a week prior to first class.
Tuition: $275 | Instructor: Clark Hamann Tue, Thu, 2:00 - 4:00 pm | Jun 03 - Jul 01, 2025
CERAMICS: CLAY SURFACE DECORATIONS & DISCOVERY
A class designed for discovering different techniques to decorate your clay pieces, these sessions will allow you time to explore and experiment with sfraffito, clay inlays, neriage and nerikomi, way and paper resist, slip trailing and more. Visualize, imagine and create your own unique surface decorations to your specification. Fee provides tools, supplies and 10 lbs of clay. Bring a towel and a mask. Registration requested a week prior to the first class.
Tuition: $275 | Instructor: Clark Hamann Mon, Wed 5:00 - 7:00 pm | Jun 09 - Jul 02, 2025
NEW CERAMICS: FAMILY FUN CREATIONS
Come enjoy a relaxing hand-building or wheelthrowing pottery class with your young adult this summer! Learn how to make several functional pieces, discover glazing, and take home your completed works at the end of class. All tools and clay provided. If you have pots in mind you prefer to work on, feel free to bring ideas to class. Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, this class is sure to get your summer off to a great start. Registration requested one week prior to the first class. Bring a towel and a mask.
Ages: 14 and up
Tuition: $275 | Instructor: Mary Tuttle
Tue, Thu, 9:00 - 11:00 am | Jun 10 - Jul 08, 2025
NEW CERAMICS: TEAPOTS, TEA CUPS & CASSEROLE DISHES
Experience the thrill of hand building your own tea party set and casserole dish. During the four weeks of class, students will have the opportunity to create a functional teapot, four small cups, and a beautiful casserole dish. Glazing will occur on the last day. Glaze fired pieces can be picked up at a later date. Bring a towel and mask. Fee includes tools, supplies and clay. Registration requested a week prior to the first class.
Tuition: $275 | Instructor: Julie Beard Foster Mon, Wed, 9:00 - 11:00 am | Jun 16 - Jul 09, 2025
LEARNING CREATES BRIGHTER FUTURES
INTRO TO BIOMANUFACTURING CAMP
Do you love all things science? Interested in what it takes to make vaccines and other modern biologic drugs? Come learn about Biomanufacturing in a FREE camp! Through this one-week camp, students will learn the techniques involved in making some of our most complex and useful drugs. This camp offered free of charge as part of a Commonwealth of Virginia special appropriation to BRCC and JMU to help build a talent pipeline for Merck and other Shenandoah Valley biotechnology manufacturers. Youth camps are offered to raise awareness of the Biotechnology certificates and degrees, to increase enrollments at higher ed institutions. Prerequisite: completion of a high school Biology class
Interested in veterinary medicine? Explore the veterinary world and learn the roles of the veterinarian, veterinary technician, and veterinary assistant. Learn the basics of animal handling, operation of a veterinary hospital, and common medical problems of animals.
NEW SUMMER NIGHTS: COLLECTION OF DANCE SCENES FROM GREASE
Dancers - join us for Summer Nights: A Collection of Dance Scenes from the musical Grease! This youth dance week begins with an acting and jazz dance warm-up, learning and refining dance steps for choreography. To become comfortable and start developing artistic skills, you will explore dance games, acting games, and improvisation of both. Students receive a part in the dance performance, with acting and lip syncing. Small portions of class time may be spent crafting props, costume pieces, show materials, and small set design. Performance for family and friends is Friday, July 18 at 11:30 am, BRCC Fine Arts Center V135 Black Box Theatre. Registration deadline a week prior to first class.
Thanks to the BRCC Educational Foundation, funding and scholarships are available for 2025 youth program.
LCBF youth courses: at checkout, use Promo Code LCBF75 to receive a $75 discount on class of your choice. One promo per student.
Additional need-based scholarships are available. Contact: info@brcc.edu
NEW YOUTH CERAMICS: LANTERNS AND LUMINARIES
Up and coming potters - learn how to work with clay! This class focuses on hand building techniques including slab building, press molds, and coil building. Students will discover how to build lanterns or luminaries. This class is beginner friendly; start your pottery journey young! Bring a towel and a mask. Registration requested one week prior to the first class.
Learn about functional pottery through slab building techniques. Students will explore how to build and decorate various forms, such as platters, mugs, and bowls. Focused techniques include working with slabs and templates, wood block forming, and pinch forming. Beginners welcome. Bring a towel and a mask.
Ages: 14-18
Tuition: $229 | Instructor: Anya Beldon
Mon - Fri, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Jul 28 - Aug 01, 2025
FINE ARTS EXHIBITIONS
& THEATER
GALLERIES
BRCC STUDENT EXHIBITION
Apr 9 - Sept 3, 2025
Fine Arts Center V121 & Kinetic Galleries
Learn more at www.brcc.edu/fac/exhibitions
THEATRE PERFORMANCES
FOOLS BY NEIL SIMON YOUTH THEATRE PERFORMANCE
Director: Justine Mackey May 16-18, Fri-Sat, 7:00 pm; Sun, 3:00 pm Fine Arts Center Black Box Theatre V135
Reserve by May 14 at www.brcc.edu/fac/performances
