Programs

Access ESL and College Preparation (AECP)

This intensive English program is designed to provide international and English as a Second Language (ESL) students with the necessary academic English and study skills to take the TOEFL and/or Compass exam and succeed in college classes. Classes provide students plenty of opportunity to speak English. Students learn English listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar and pronunciation skills. In addition, the program includes a unique and specialized program that teaches valuable study skills to help students understand what is expected in U.S. college classes so they can achieve their best results. Students can also become an active member of the Virginia Western campus and enjoy life in Roanoke.

Career Switcher Program of Virginia Community Colleges

Want to teach in Virginia? Virginia's Community Colleges offer a fast track alternative licensure program -- EducateVA -- a statewide initiative to address critical shortages in the teaching profession throughout the state, allowing you to bring your dream of teaching into reality.

CDL Training

We look forward to your participation in our CDL training, a pathway for you to increase your marketable skills and successfully compete for jobs in the trucking industry.

Intensive Welder Training Program

Developed by and for area employers, this program includes college credit courses in math, blueprint reading, drafting and welding. Students will also complete an internship with a local company. The program is lab oriented, with small classes where students can obtain the help they need to be successful.

Pharmacy Technician

Upon successful completion graduates will be eligible to apply for registration as a Pharmacy Technician in Virginia and be prepared to take the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam.

Security Classes

The classes have been approved by the Department of Criminal Justice and meet the requirements of Private Security Employers.
To see what is currently offered click here to visit the Course Schedule. Look under Dynamic & Short Sessions for classes with the prefix of LAWS. You will see what is offered each month.

Tradesman Licensure Renewal

The VA Board of Contractors requires journeymen, master plumbers, electrcians, HVAC mechanics and gas fitters to take continuing education hours specific to their trade as part of the licensing process. Those renewing a license must take continuing education in their respective profession:

• Plumbers, HVAC technicians and electricians must take 3 hours of CE in their field.
• Gas fitters must take 1 hour: the 1-hour class for gas-fitters is intended for journeyment and master gas fitters, liqified petroleum and natural gas fitters.

Each course covers new definitions, code changes, general requirements, impact on the job, general use of and special equipment included in the respective codes.

Water & Wastewater Technology Program

The Water and Wastewater Technology career studies certificate program is designed to prepare students to become a water or waste water plant operator in municipal and industrial treatment facilities and laboratories.

VWCC Quick Connect Program

VWCC Quick Connect is an 8-week evening intensive training program that prepares students for entry-level positions with Roanoke-area manufacturing and industry. It is an initiative of Virginia Western Community College and is guided and supported by Virginia Western's Applied Technology Coalition.