Workforce and Continuing Education/Workforce Training

The College offers other open enrollment workforce programs, among them:

Healthcare Training—Short-term training opportunities in growing healthcare fields, which lead to certifications. Among current offerings are Nurse Aide, Clinical Medical Assistant, Patient Service Representative, Patient Care Technician, Sterile Processing Technician, Medical Coding, EKG Technician, Medication Aide, Pharmacy Technician, and Phlebotomy training.

Information Technology & Computer Skills—High-quality, hands-on computer training for individuals and businesses throughout the central Shenandoah Valley. Training is offered in state-of-the-art computer labs on the Weyers Cave campus or online. Customized computer training courses can also be offered on-site at area businesses. 

Transportation and Logistics—Instruction to equip beginning or experienced drivers with the skills they need to earn a Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).  A full-time, five-week tractor-trailer driving (Class A) program is offered. Customized training for companies is also available. All programs feature a classroom, practice range, and extensive hands-on, over-the-road training.

Construction - Training is available in using heavy equipment leading to an NCCER certification.  Students learn blueprint reading, transit usage, orientation to the trade, heavy equipment safety and identification, basic operational techniques, and earth moving and grading.

Welding and Machining—Welding and machining courses from introductory to advanced; welding classes prepare students for American Welding Society(AWS) certifications and machining courses for National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) certifications. The BRCC Welding Facility is located at 4901 Crowe Drive, Mt. Crawford, VA.

Workforce Services for Employers

In addition to meeting the needs of individuals, BRCC’s Workforce and Continuing Education team provides top-quality educational and training services to address the existing and emerging workforce development needs of area employers.

Customized Training: Workforce and Continuing Education specializes in providing customized training tailored to meet the specific needs of employers. Training programs feature flexible scheduling and convenient locations.  Employers may choose to offer customized training programs at their facility or the College’s Plecker Workforce Center on the Weyers Cave Campus. Topics include communication skills (technical reading, writing, listening, speaking, and conflict resolution); problem-solving/decision-making skills; customer service; employee relations; computer skills; supervisory and management skills (including team-building and time management); leadership skills; and other specialized topics, such as ISO9001 and safety training. Workforce and Continuing Education also offers pre-employment training and assessment services for area employers. 

Job Analysis and Skills Assessment: Companies that use validated assessments typically achieve substantial benefits, including improved employee selection and advancement procedures; reductions in overtime, training time, and turnover; increased productivity and employee morale; and fewer legal challenges to hiring processes.  BRCC has considerable experience in providing this kind of service to employers and stands ready to provide it to whoever needs it.