Not Everyone Needs a Four-Year Degree

The resulting credentials provide a gateway to tens of thousands of vacant jobs that pay an average of $30,000 to $50,000 per year, often more. Since the program's inception, more than 130 training programs have been approved for funding by the State Board for Community Colleges, in concert wit...

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Published in:Tech directions 2017-12, Vol.77 (4), p.19-21
Main Authors: Stamper, Randy, Christopher, Amanda, Babb, Jim, Butterworth, Craig
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Achievement
Academic degrees
Allied Health Personnel
Career Pathways
Careers
Certification
Community Colleges
Community Relations
Credentials
Demand Occupations
Educational Needs
Employment
Enrollments
Funding
Instructional Leadership
Internships
Labor Force Development
Medical Services
Paraprofessional Personnel
Student Costs
Students
Training
Two Year Colleges
Workers
Workforce
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Summary:The resulting credentials provide a gateway to tens of thousands of vacant jobs that pay an average of $30,000 to $50,000 per year, often more. Since the program's inception, more than 130 training programs have been approved for funding by the State Board for Community Colleges, in concert with the Virginia Board of Workforce Development. In 2015, the General Assembly, recognizing the high number of jobs that require more than a high-school diploma but less than a bachelor's degree, directed Virginia's Community Colleges to develop a plan to expand the number of workforce training credentials and certifications to meet the demands of Virginia's workforce. Fast Forward VA was established to: * Create and sustain a demanddriven supply of credentialed workers for high-demand occupations by addressing and closing the gap between the skills needed by workers in the Commonwealth and the skills of the available workforce; * Expand the affordability of workforce training and credentialing; and * Increase the interest of current and future Virginia workers in technician, technologist, and tradelevel positions to fill available and emerging jobs that require less than a bachelor's degree but more than a high school diploma. Additionally, colleges will continue to expand their use of financial aid to support Fast Forward VA programs. Because Fast Forward VAs are not traditional, credit-based programs, they do not qualify for federal financial aid.
ISSN:1062-9351
1940-3100