High-Demand Job Training – Programs & Training at Virginia Western

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.

Classes with the icon are NO COST for qualifying Virginia Residents. (Click here to learn more about G3 funding.)

Construction & Manufacturing

Heavy Equipment Operator

Begins: Jan. 18, 2024
Length: 28 weeks
Details: Online & Night classes
Cost: $1,863 (with tuition assist.)
Avg. Salary: $42,243/year

Machinist

Begins: Feb. 5, 2024
Length: 7 weeks
Details: 2 nights/week
Cost: $600 (with tuition assist.)
Avg. Salary: $46,824/year

Advanced Manufacturing

Begins: TBD
Length: 6-7 weeks
Details: Online & night classes
Cost: $250-$333 (with tuition assist.)
Avg. Salary: $53,555/year

Health Professions

Clinical Medical Assistant

Begins: Jan. 30, 2024
Length: 15 weeks
Details: 1-2 nights/week & online
Cost: $1,065 (with tuition assist.)
Avg. Salary: $35,094/year

Pharmacy Technician

Begins: Jan. 10, 2024
Length: 14 weeks
Details: Online & night classes
Cost: $2,000 (with tuition assist.)
Avg. Salary: $36,848/year

Phlebotomist

Begins: Jan. 29, 2024
Length: 9 weeks
Details: 2 nights/week
Cost: $665 (with tuition assist.)
Avg. Salary: $40,519/year

Information Technology

A+ Help Desk Technician

Begins: Jan. 16, 2024
Length: 18 weeks
Details: 1 night/week & online
Cost: $830 (with tuition assist.)
Avg. Salary: $49,033/year

Average salaries shown are for the Roanoke region and are accurate as of October, 2023. Data provided by Lightcast.

Average salary shown for Advanced Manufacturing is for “Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians.” This career path can lead to many occupations, salaries for this career path will vary depending on occupation.