The G3 Program is Designed to Change Lives
On July 1, 2021, Virginia Highlands is launching a training and education program for students with a family income of less than $100,000 to help prepare them for good careers and open jobs in Virginia.
These programs are designed to fit around the busy schedules of working students. Most programs have three levels that build on each other. After each level, you earn a certification or other employable skill that can lead to a job. This means students can take breaks in between trainings without losing progress along the way, most often leading to an associate degree.
The financial assistance for this program is “last dollar,” which covers any remaining tuition or fees after other grants and scholarships are spent
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FAQ for you!
Any Virginia resident who:
- Qualifies for in-state tuition.
- Has a total household income of less than equal to 400% of the Federal Poverty Level (roughly an income of $100,00 for a family of four).
- Is enrolled for a minimum of six credit hours in a Virginia community college.
- Is enrolled in a designated G3 program.
- Has applied for federal and/or state financial aid programs.
Students must maintain a schedule of at least six credit hours (usually two classes), hold a GPA of 2.0 or higher and show progress toward earning an associate degree in three years in order to maintain eligibility
The designated programs fall into five targeted career areas that are in high demand in Virginia: Healthcare, Information Technology, Manufacturing and Skilled Trades, Early Childhood Education, and Public Safety.
At VHCC, we're offering the following programs:
Associate of Science
Associate of Applied Science
- Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating
- Computer Numerical Control Machine Operations
- Criminal Justice
- Electrical Technology
- Electrical Technology – Specialization in Mechatronics
- Electrical Technology – Specialization in Energy Technology
- Human Services
- Information Systems Technology - Specialization in Networking
- Office Management
- Nursing
- Radiography
Certificate
Career Studies Certificate
- Advanced Mechatronics
- Advanced Practical Electrical Technician
- Advanced Precision Machining
- Advanced Welding
- Applied Mechatronics
- Commercial Refrigeration
- Computerized Tomography
- Corrections
- Cyber Security
- Diesel Technology
- Early Childhood Development - Infant and Toddler
- Early Childhood Development - Special Needs
- Foundations of Criminal Justice
- Industrial Electricity
- Industrial Supervision
- Law Enforcement
- Medical Assisting
- Medical Coding Specialist
- Networking Fundamentals I
- Networking Fundamentals II
- Nurse Aide
- Practical Electrical Technician
- Precision Machining
- Refrigeration
- Substance Abuse Counselor-Assistant
- Welding
Contact an advisor to learn more!
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