Career Paths
In-Demand Jobs
Our career paths have been carefully chosen based on industry demand, growth projections, and opportunities for economic mobility, ensuring that our scholars are well-positioned for success in these thriving sectors in Virginia.
Healthcare
Embark on a rewarding journey in the healthcare industry, where you can make a meaningful impact on people’s lives. From nursing to pharmacy technician, these career paths offer diverse opportunities for growth and advancement. Virginia Ready is here to guide and support you along the way as you navigate this vital field and seize new opportunities.
- Advanced EMT
- Certified Medical Assistant
- Certified Nurse Aide
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Patient Care Technician
- Pharmacy Technician
Our Hiring Partners
Our partners are invested in the mission of upskilling Virginians for in-demand jobs. They are leaders in workforce development which creates pathways of employment toward family-sustainable careers for Virginia Ready Scholars.
Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association
Grow With Google
Sentara
Genworth
Dominion Energy
Verisign
Carilion Clinic
Bank of America
Northrop Grumman
Maximus
ManTech
HII
Sentara College of Health Sciences
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS)
Our Hiring Partners
Our partners are invested in the mission of upskilling Virginians for in-demand jobs. They are leaders in workforce development which creates pathways of employment toward family-sustainable careers for Virginia Ready Scholars.
Healthcare
Embark on a rewarding journey in the healthcare industry, where you can make a meaningful impact on people’s lives. From hospital support to patient care, these career paths offer diverse opportunities for growth and advancement. Virginia Ready is here to guide and support you along the way as you navigate this vital field and seize new opportunities.
Skilled Trades
Discover the world of skilled trades, where craftsmanship and hands-on expertise are highly valued. From welding to electrical work, these career paths offer opportunities to build a successful and fulfilling career. Virginia Ready is here to support you as you hone your skills, offering guidance and resources to help you excel in this essential field and achieve your goals.
Business / I.T.
Enter the dynamic business and information technology world, where innovation and possibilities abound. From customer service to software development, these career paths offer exciting avenues for professional growth. Virginia Ready can help you navigate this ever-evolving industry, providing guidance and support as you progress in your career.
Scholar Testimonials
"I wouldn't even have been able to take the course and get extra income without the Virginia Ready program. Plus the Credential Achievement Award after passing my course was very helpful as well."
"I would not be helping patients and doing what I love had it not been for Virginia Ready’s support."
"Let your passions guide you. If it’s something you want to do, the sacrifices and extra time spent will all be worth it. Virginia Ready has helped me get my foot in the door."
"The cumulative effect of the program has been life-changing without the least addition of exaggeration. I now have a job that even with all of the daily pressures [of the job still leaves me fulfilled at the end of the day. I think what resonates with me the most is the quality of family time that I have gained."
"Virginia Ready helped with updating my resume to submit my job applications. They gave me a digital Virginia Ready badge that I got to attach to my resume which made it look really nice, and I was able to talk about Virginia Ready at my interview"
"Without Virginia Ready, I doubt I would ever have taken the first steps, but today I am reaching higher than I ever expected to be able to."
"I did this in the middle of a pandemic, in the middle of grief, in the middle of being a single parent, and if it wasn’t for Virginia Ready making it so simple, financial-wise, I wouldn’t have been able to keep up."
Richmond
"Virginia Ready gave me hope and a much-needed opportunity to learn a new skill that I know will serve me in my future career endeavors."
Newport News
"I was able to go back with the company I was with before, in a much higher position."
Roanoke
"Participating in Virginia Ready is one of the many steps I’ve taken to improve myself, avoid poverty, and provide for my daughter."
Virginia Beach
"I have a big ambition about this career, and that’s my goal. I want to continue gaining experience traveling the country and welding throughout the United States… I just hope more people can find out about the program and take advantage of it."
Staunton
Succeed in your Career. Become a Scholar.
Take the first step towards success in your career by becoming a Virginia Ready Scholar and gain access to valuable resources, training, and support to achieve your professional goals.
