Some examples of training developed to meet the identified needs of area businesses are:

•  Work Keys
•  Workforce Readiness
•  Customer Service
•  Management and Supervisory Skills
• Command Spanish®


Local Government Training

The Center for Workforce and Community Education is offering a series of workshops that have been designed to assist you in your professional development as a local government employee.

Spring 2008 Local Government Academy Brochure

Needs Assessment

Through the use of formal and informal assessment methods, Germanna can help businesses and agencies identify and evaluate their business training needs. We work with employers and their staff to determine the skills that employees need, the best methods to achieve the needed skills, and a choice of methods for reaching their goals.

Pre-employment Training

The Center for Workforce can assist 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.

Industry Preparation and Certification

The Center for Workforce offers a variety of industry certifications and preparations. These include:

• IT Essentials I: PC Hardware and Software Competencies (CompTIA A+ Certification Preparation)
• IT Essentials II: Network Operating Systems (CompTIA Server+)
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Fundamentals of Voice and Data Cabling
• Introduction to Networking (CompTIA Network+)
• Microsoft Office Specialist (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project)
• MS Project 2002 MOS Certification
• Home Technology Integration
• Voice and Data Cabling
• Personal Trainer National Certification
• Cisco Fundamentals of Security
• Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW)