Due to high demands and limited external funding, 91ÖØ¿Ú's CDL courses are currently only available at the standard tuition rate.
Please call or make an appointment today with Amber Slusser-Brillhart (asbrillhart@nr.edu or 540-674-3613) to explore other funding or program options.
As the academic year continues, please continue to check with us as additional funding sources may become available.
What is FastForward?
FastForward is a program that provides clear paths to meaningful careers and helps people get the jobs they want and the salaries they need. FastForward programs are low-cost, short-term training courses offered through 91ÖØ¿Ú to help you fast-track training to prepare you for careers in truck driving, manufacturing technology, medical assisting, nurse aide, pharmacy technician as well as Lean Six Sigma Green and Yellow Belt. Most courses take six to twelve weeks to complete, and financial assistance is available. FastForward programs provide the 91ÖØ¿Ú Valley’s most affordable, achievable option in postsecondary education.
How FastForward Works
Courses offered under this program are designed to be completed on a short-term basis (weeks or months as opposed to years of study). Students in FastForward program also benefit from significant cost reductions. Subject to the availability of funds, students pay only one-third of the normal cost of training. Pending availability of state funds, students can use FANTIC funds to help cover the first one-third if necessary.
Student Expectations
Pay 1/3 of the tuition up front
Attend and participate in all classes
Pass certification requirements/testing
Provide a copy of the earned credential to 91ÖØ¿Ú Workforce Development
Financial Aid for Noncredit Training Leading to Industry Credentials program, also known as FANTIC, provides funding for students who can show financial need and who are enrolled in one of 91ÖØ¿Ú’s FastForward short-term career training programs. FANTIC funding is limited and is offered to students on a first-come, first-served basis.
Trades License Renewal Courses
Attention journeymen, master plumbers, electricians, HVAC mechanics and gas fitters - you know you need continuing education in your profession as part of the licensing process, but did you know you can fulfill that requirement at 91ÖØ¿Ú?
91ÖØ¿Ú offers Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation and Board of Contractors approved renewal courses online.
This three-hour course, recognized by the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) provides
an overview of significant changes in the 2017 National Electrical Code (NEC) since the previous code cycle (2014
National Electrical Code). It is required for currently licensed electricians who intend to renew their Virginia
licensure. See Topics in Section VI.
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Gas Fitting License Renewal:
This one-hour course is designed to provide a summary of the most noteworthy changes to 2018 Virginia Fuel Gas Code
(VFGC) from the previous (2015) edition. There are dozens of changes in the 2018 edition of the VFGC and this course
does not identify every change to the code. As a professional tradesman, all gas fitters are encouraged to obtain a
copy of the 2018 regulations and to familiarize themselves with all the changes that affect their work. This course
will highlight the most significant changes in the 2018 Code. This three-hour course is recognized by the Department
of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR). It provides an overview of significant changes in the 2018 Virginia
Fuel Gas Code (VFGC) since the previous code cycle (2015 Virginia Fuel Gas Code). It is required for currently licensed
Gas Fitters who intend to renew their Virginia licensure.
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HVAC Mechanical License Renewal:
This three-hour course is designed to provide a summary of the most noteworthy changes to the 2018 Virginia Mechanical
Code (VMC) from the previous (2015) edition. There are dozens of changes in the 2018 edition of the VMC and this course
does not identify every change to the code. As professional tradesman, all HVAC technicians are encouraged to obtain a
copy of the 2018 regulations and to familiarize themselves with all the changes that affect their work. This course will
highlight the most significant changes in the 2018 Code. This three-hour course is recognized by the Department of
Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) provides an overview of significant changes in the 2018 Virginia Mechanical
Code (VMC) since the previous code cycle (2015 Virginia Mechanical Code).
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Plumbing License Renewal:
This three-hour course, recognized by the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) provides an
overview of significant changes in the 2018 Virginia Plumbing Code (VPC) since the previous code cycle (2015 Virginia
Plumbing Code). It is required for currently licensed plumbers who intend to renew their Virginia licensure. See Topics
in Section VI.
