How Did You Choose the Eligible Programs?

FastForward offers roughly 400 training and credential programs. VA Ready used a rigorous approach to identify approximately 30 of the most in-demand occupations across three broad industry categories that are eligible for this supplementary program. We focused on occupations with the most need for skilled workers, the skills that can be acquired through short-term programs, […]

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What is a Credential Achievement Award?

VA Ready Scholars who complete one of the eligible programs and obtain the relevant credential will receive a Credential Achievement Award in the amount of $1,000. The FastForward program will have already covered 2/3 of the tuition. See the eligible programs here.

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What is a VA Ready Scholar?

VA Ready Scholars are motivated Virginians who are registered at one of the Virginia Community College System’s 23-member institutions and participating in the FastForward Program in one of VA Ready’s selected training programs. VA Ready Scholars must also sign our VA Ready Scholars Agreement.

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