From Training to Workforce. All in One System.

CCWA is the workforce training arm of Brightpoint and Reynolds Community Colleges. We train people for jobs across Greater Richmond and the Tri-Cities fast.

CCWA delivers short-term credentials and employer training. Brightpoint and Reynolds provide academic degrees. Together, we cover the full career pathway.

Train, Hire, Grow

1. Train for the Job

  • Short-term training
  • Hands-on skills
  • Industry credentials

2. Get Hired

  • Job-ready candidates
  • Employer connections
  • Career support

3. Keep Growing

  • Associate degrees
  • Transfer pathways
  • Long-term advancement

Some credentials can be stacked toward a degree.

Where to Start?

Looking for a job?

Start with a short-term credential at CCWA. Stack into a degree at Brightpoint or Reynolds when you're ready. Have career assistance the entire journey.

Building a workforce?

Train employees through CCWA. Advance them through credit programs at the colleges.


For Job Seekers

You don't need a four-year degree to get a good job. You need the right skills — fast.

CCWA delivers short-term, hands-on training that leads to real credentials in months. And when you're ready to go further, your credits stack toward a degree at Brightpoint or Reynolds.

One system. A clear path.

What you get:

  • Affordable, short-term training programs
  • Industry-recognized credentials
  • Direct connections to hiring employers
  • FastForward programs that cut tuition costs
  • A pathway to a degree if you want one

Find a CCWA training program

Want a two-year degree instead? Explore Brightpoint programs or explore Reynolds programs.

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For Employers

Hire trained workers or train the team you have. CCWA partners with 100+ employers across Central Virginia — including VCU Health, Philip Morris, DuPont, Coca-Cola, and Tyson on hiring and custom training.

Partner with us

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