These opportunities have been identified as high-need by Roanoke-area businesses, and are tailored to deliver cutting-edge skills to working adults with a minimal investment of time and money. Tuition assistance is available for qualifying applicants.

Health Professions

Clinical Medical Assistant

Begins:
1/27/2026
Length: 14 or 30 weeks
Details: 1 or 2 nights/week (day or night)
Cost: $1,300 (with tuition assist.)
Avg. Salary: $35,094/year

Male medical professional in hospital setting

Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

Begins:
1/08/2026
Length: 6 weeks
Details: 5 days/week
Cost: $1,165 (with tuition assist.)
Avg. Salary: $37,129/year

Phlebotomist

Begins:
1/30/2026
Length: 10 weeks
Details: 1 day/week
Cost: $1,000 (with tuition assist.)
Avg. Salary: $40,519/year

Information Technology

A+ Certified Help Desk Technician

Begins:
1/20/2026
Length: 16 weeks
Details: 24/7 – online
Cost: $1,140 (with tuition assist.)
Avg. Salary: $49,033/year

Manufacturing

Machinist

Machinist

Begins:
1/26 & 4/29/26
Length: 7 weeks
Details: 1 night/week
Cost: $300 (with tuition assist.)
Avg. Salary: $46,824/year

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