Workforce Pell programs in Virginia
1,480 short-term certificate programs across Virginia that may qualify for the Workforce Pell Grant. Approval is set per program for the 2026 rollout — these are candidates pending approval. Run the 2-minute check to see what fits you.
Programs by field in Virginia
Healthcare338
Business & Admin201
Engineering Tech153
IT & Computer114
Other104
Mechanic & Repair83
Public Safety & Law81
Arts & Design55
Culinary & Personal Care53
Family & Childcare35
Construction35
Legal30
Education28
Manufacturing & Production26
Interdisciplinary25
Engineering23
Agriculture22
Transportation17
Social Science12
Natural Resources9
Healthcare & Fitness8
Psychology & Counseling7
Public Service6
Science Tech5
Media & Communication4
Communications Tech4
Architecture2
Institutions to know in Virginia
Real schools offering AI-resilient short-term credentials. Confirm Workforce Pell approval with each.
Skilled Trades
Advanced Technology Institute
Welding Certificate · Virginia Beach, VA
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Manassas
Auto / Diesel Technician · Manassas, VA
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Norfolk
Auto / Diesel Technician · Norfolk, VA
Blue Ridge Community College
Auto / Diesel Technician · Weyers Cave, VA
Brightpoint Community College
Welding Certificate · Chester, VA
Central Virginia Community College
Welding Certificate · Lynchburg, VA
Healthcare
American National University
Medical Assistant · Salem, VA
Blue Ridge Community College
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Weyers Cave, VA
Brightpoint Community College
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Chester, VA
Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Virginia Beach, VA
Centra College
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Lynchburg, VA
Central School of Practical Nursing
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Norfolk, VA
Transportation / CDL
Advanced Technology Institute
CDL / Commercial Driving · Virginia Beach, VA
Blue Ridge Community College
CDL / Commercial Driving · Weyers Cave, VA
Centura College-Newport News
CDL / Commercial Driving · Newport News, VA
Laurel Ridge Community College
CDL / Commercial Driving · Middletown, VA
Mountain Gateway Community College
CDL / Commercial Driving · Clifton Forge, VA
Southside Virginia Community College
CDL / Commercial Driving · Alberta, VA
Early Childhood Ed
Blue Ridge Community College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Weyers Cave, VA
Brightpoint Community College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Chester, VA
Central Virginia Community College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Lynchburg, VA
Danville Community College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Danville, VA
Eastern Shore Community College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Melfa, VA
Germanna Community College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Locust Grove, VA
IT & Cybersecurity
American National University
Cybersecurity · Salem, VA
Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach
Cybersecurity · Virginia Beach, VA
Centura College-Chesapeake
Cybersecurity · Chesapeake, VA
Danville Community College
Cybersecurity · Danville, VA
DeVry University-Virginia
IT Support / Networking · Arlington, VA
ECPI University
Cybersecurity · Virginia Beach, VA
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (certificate-level programs). Counts reflect which institutions offer these credentials — not confirmed Workforce Pell approval, which Virginia finalizes on a rolling basis through 2026. PellPath is an independent guide, not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Education.