Microsoft funding helps VA Ready to offer short-term career training for Virginians
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Virginia Ready recently received a $30,000 award from the Microsoft Community Empowerment Fund, which will be used to help thousands of Virginians whose employment has been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic access short-term training to get back to work in today's most in-demand jobs.
Created to help Virginians retrain for careers in technology, healthcare, and other skilled trades, most VA Ready credential training programs can be completed within 6-12 weeks. Students also may take pre-approved courses at any of the Virginia Community College System’s 23 community colleges, including Reynolds Community College, through FastForward, a short-term workforce training program for high-demand jobs across the state.
“As an industry led initiative, our Business Partners are key to achieving our mission,” said Caren Merrick,CEO of VA Ready. “Microsoft’s support will go a long way toward helping our fellow Virginians get back on their feet and back to work.”
For details, visit https://vaready.org.
