Workforce Development

Chattahoochee Valley Community College offers comprehensive workforce training for emerging workers, transitional workers, and incumbent workers. Workforce Development provides basic skills and job readiness training, short-term, noncredit training, continuing education, and customized training for business and industry.

Training For Business and Industry

The College offers various seminars, workshops, and courses for employees of local businesses and industries. Recognizing that economic development and continued economic stability are essential to the community it serves, the College extends its facilities and other resources to businesses and industries by providing training in such areas as healthcare, customer service, and information technology. Customized training is provided upon request. For current information regarding course and program availability, call (334) 214-4867.

WorkKeys® Job Profiling

WorkKeys job profiles provide employers with information that can be used to select, hire, train, develop, and retain employees. The College can define skills and skill levels needed for any position. Job profiles are scheduled as needed and conducted on-site at your business. CVCC is an authorized WorkKeys Solutions Provider and can provide WorkKeys testing for companies, schools, and individuals. For more information, call (334) 214-4867.

Continuing Education

The College offers professional development and continuing education courses for individuals seeking to enhance their skills and for employers looking to provide professional development opportunities. Courses include specialized fields such as healthcare, where CEU credits and certificates can be earned.

Through its education partner, Ed2Go, the College offers certification courses for healthcare professionals, classroom teachers, and individuals seeking to acquire new or upgrade existing skills. A course listing of more than 250 courses offers professional development or continuing education to the friends and students of CVCC from home or work. The online courses may be accessed via the website. For more information, call (334) 214-4867.

Alabama Career Essentials (ACE) Certification

The ACE program offers entry-level workplace skills training to adults with limited educational backgrounds and limited employment experience. The Alabama Community College System, in collaboration with the Alabama Industrial Development Training Institute, has developed a curriculum that enables successful completers to earn both an Alabama Certified Worker Certificate and an ACT National Career Readiness Certificate. Participants learn basic computer skills, problem-solving techniques, and proper workplace behavior. They also learn to document those basic employability skills, prepare a resume, and apply for jobs. ACE is free to participants. For more information, call (334) 214-4849.