Germanna Community College is one of the twenty-three community colleges in Virginia that comprise the Virginia Community College System. It is a two-year public institution of higher education established in 1970. The College takes pride in serving the residents of Caroline, Culpeper, King George, Madison, Orange, Spotsylvania, and Stafford counties and the City of Fredericksburg.

Services include:

Associate in Arts and Sciences Degrees (AA & AS)
Associate in Applied Science Degrees (AAS)
Credit Certificates
Credit Career Studies Certificates

Germanna Community College Center for Workforce & Community Education is a division of Germanna Community College dedicated to the continuous improvement of the community through adult education non-credit classes, seminars, workshops, consulting, and assessment and training services. The Center advances the quality of life in the community by providing life-long learning opportunities intended to enhance personal, economic and regional development. Our open-enrollment training programs are scheduled to allow flexibility for the working adult. These curricula can also be tailored to individual organizations and offered on site. The Center offers:

Customized Training Programs: Our quick response training provides tailored training programs for business, industry and governmental agencies. Call (540) 891-3012 at the Fredericksburg Area Campus or (540) 727-3008 at the Locust Grove Campus.
Pre-Employment Training: The Center assists new or expanding companies in developing and presenting pre-employment training programs. We assess abilities, vocational interests, and aptitudes of prospective employees. We work directly with the Workforce Services Division for Virginia’s Department of Business Assistance and the Virginia Employment Commission.
Computer Courses: We provide customized contract computer software training on campus or at your organization’s location. You receive quality instruction with value pricing to meet your specific needs. In addition, we offer a variety of open-enrollment computer courses, such as: Microsoft Office, Windows, desktop publishing, personal computer maintenance and hardware. We also provide certification testing in many technical areas. Call the Fredericksburg Area Campus, (540) 891-3012, for more information.
Cisco: Our Cisco program consists of three courses leading to CCNA certification. The Cisco program teaches skills needed to design, build and maintain small to medium-sized networks. Courses leading to CCNP certification are also offered upon request.
Motorcycle Safety: This 15-hour course is designed to teach the fundamentals of operating a motorcycle. Classroom lecture and actual riding instruction are included. These classes fill quickly. Call (540) 891-3095 for registration information.
Exciting New Personal Enrichment Courses: such as art, quilting, home & garden, pet care, golf, photography and many more!
Certification and Career Preparation: We offer a variety of training programs, just for the career changer. You can learn skills for an exciting new career in less than six months. Many of our classes prepare you to take national certification exams.
Career Readiness Certificate: We now offer WorkKeys assessments for anyone interested in receiving a Career Readiness Certificate. Contact our Locust Grove office for information at (540) 727-3008.
AchieveGlobal: Your customers expect great service. Your employees expect great leadership. Your people are expected to get the job done. AchieveGlobal is a leader in performance improvement skills. You can get these programs at Germanna Community College Center for Workforce and Community Education. We proudly offer the same AchieveGlobal training programs that give employees worldwide the knowledge and motivation to perform at their peak. Many courses are available. For more details, call (540) 727-3008.

A current course schedule can be found at www.gcc.vccs.edu/workforce.

For more information about Germanna Community College Center for Workforce and Community Education, please contact Dr. Habel at (540) 891-3032, via E-Mail, or visit our w ebsite.