Employment Pathways Through Education
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Request Assistance from DVS for Education servicesWant to switch jobs or advance in your current role? Earning a credential can be your pathway to bigger and better things! Take advantage of the free or low-cost pathways below.
Fast Forward Virginia- Offers free and low-cost short-term training programs in high-demand jobs through Virginia’s Community Colleges.
Check out the programs here.Community College Workforce Alliance- Access to industry-leading credentials at no cost is available to veterans, spouses, and active-duty service members.
See what credentials you can earn.Onward to Opportunity (O2O) - Certification Exams in Information Technology and Business Management are offered free to transitioning service members and unemployed veterans, and spouses. *Currently only offered in the Hampton Roads and DC area.
Get Started Here.Act Now Education - Get free credentials and mentorship opportunities. Available to active duty, reservists, veterans, and spouses. Start a new career in project management or IT security today.
Find new opportunities.Troops for Trucks - Did you earn a vehicle license while you served? See if you qualify for a CDL test waiver and start earning money as a commercial driver today!
Check Your Qualification.Teacher Residency and Apprenticeship Programs - Want to become a teacher? Want to start your clinical hours sooner rather than later and get tuition assistance while teaching? Check out the Veterans Affairs Department of Education's Registered Apprenticeships and Teacher Residencies.
Discover apprenticeships here.