Maximize Employee Potential with Workforce Training and Professional Continuing Education

The Blue Ridge CTC workforce development team designs and delivers relevant, high-quality Workforce training solutions customized to meet emerging business needs. We offer a comprehensive variety of state and nationally-approved professional workforce certification programs.

Blue Ridge CTC offers customized, instructor-led, self-paced online courses and Workforce development certificate programs to serve local employers, community members, and prospective students seeking to expand their workforce-ready skills and competency.
Our customized training solutions are designed for employer partners to meet local and regional economic development and skills training needs.

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Create a Sustainable Workforce

Effective Workforce development training results in a productive and actively engaged workforce that is ready to take on emerging challenges.

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Internships and Apprenticeships

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Creative and Customized Training Solutions

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Grant Funding for Training

Blue Ridge Customized Training is the Solution to Your Training Needs

We work with you to evaluate and design customized training solutions. For more information, contact us today.

Facilities and Equipment

Modern equipment and training facilities for hands-on learning.

Industry and Subject Matter Experts

Our instructors have the experience to provide personalized instruction with a deep understanding of business and industry needs.

Personalized Training

We create customized training solutions tailored to the outcome you desire. You will determine the learning outcomes, teaching platforms, class size, and evaluation methods.

Grant Funding

We offer grant exploration and writing services to assist with the cost of training.

Invest in Enhancement of Workplace Skills and Foster Economic Development

Our workforce development solutions can help bring all your employees to a higher level to foster similar skills, expertise, and value.

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94%

of employees say that they would stay at a company longer if it simply invested in helping them learn, confirms Linkedin’s Workforce Learning Report!

70%

of employees expect more personalized and flexible learning and development paths to decide which skills and talent to develop at their own pace, compiles the Statista Research Department!

51%

of millennial employees would like to learn new skills to perform a new work function, compiles Statista Research Department reports.

4.5 Billion %

is the average amount companies in the U.S. spend on workforce training and development programs for employees — according to a report by Training Magazine.

Blue Ridge CTC Workforce Training

Explore high-quality workforce training customized for business and industry that supports enhancing workplace skills and fosters economic development in our region.

IT And Computer Software

    • IT Fundamentals
    • Adobe Animate, InDesign, and Illustrator
    • MS Office, Quickbooks
    • Computer Applications Training
    • Computer Network Engineering
    • Cyber Security
    • Application Programming
    • Database Languages
    • Cisco CCNA, CCNP
    • Web Development
    • Information Literacy
    • Data Processing
    • Design and Media

Business Management and Leadership Training

    • Supervision Fundamentals
    • Business Management
    • Accounting
    • Bookkeeping Administration
    • Business Coach
    • Advertising and Outreach Specialist
    • Comprehensive Management Training
    • Leadership, Coaching, and Mentoring
    • Performance Management Training
    • Policy and Procedure Development
    • Succession Planning
    • Building and Leading Teams
    • Creating and Maintaining a Performance Management Culture
    • Developing, Coaching, Mentoring & Retaining Talent

Technical Training

    • Automation
    • Lean Manufacturing
    • Machining and Fabrication
    • Mechanical, Component, and Electrical Training

Safety Training

    • Electrical
    • Environmental
    • General Safety
    • OSHA Certifications

Advanced Manufacturing Training

    • 3D Printing
    • ABB Mechanical Maintenance
    • DABB Robot Studio I
    • ABB Robotics Programming I: US420
    • ABB Robotics Programming II: US425
    • Forklift Training
    • Gear Drives
    • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
    • GIS Mapping

Career & Trade Training

    • SHRM /Human Resources
    • Career Training
    • Contractor and Trades Training
    • Food Service
    • GREEN Technical Training
    • Occupational Safety
    • Real Estate

Culinary Arts

    • Master Chef- Martinsburg
    • Chef Weiss Video Training Series
    • Culinary Careers
    • Master Chef
    • Culinary Academy

Healthcare Fields Training

    • Animal Care Careers
    • Health Professions Continuing Education

Personal Enrichment Courses

    • Bluegrass
    • Free Seminar Series
    • Languages and ESL
    • Personal Interest

Gaming Careers Institute

    • Introduction to Table Games
    • Novelty Games

Arts & Design

    • Designing Effective Websites
    • Discover Digital Photography
    • Photography Suite
    • Creating WordPress Websites
    • Web Design Value Suite
    • Digital Arts
    • Graphic Design
    • Multimedia Arts
    • Residential Graphic Designer

Construction and Trade

    • Manufacturing Fundamentals
    • Manufacturing Applications
    • Chemical Plant Operations
    • Foundations of Plumbing
    • Biofuel Production Operations
    • CNS Mechanist
    • Composites Technician
    • Electrical Technical

Health, Fitness and Nutrition

    • Natural Health and Healing
    • Certificate in Food, Nutrition, and Health
    • Healthy Living Suite
    • Certificate in Mindfulness
    • Personal Trainer
    • Exercise Psychologist
    • Activity Director
    • Group Fitness Instructor

Law and Legal

    • Digital Court Reporting with Legal Transcription
    • Family Mediation
    • Mediation and Restorative Justice
    • Certified Paralegal
    • Court Interpreter

Hospitality

    • Basic Housekeeping
    • Hotel Management and Executive Housekeeper
    • Destination Wedding Planner
    • Event Planning
    • Servers and Waitstaff

Delivering Training That Matches Your Employee Schedule

Blue Ridge CTC offers flexible Workforce Training Programs to meet employees’ schedules and learning preferences.

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On-site Training

With simulated work scenarios and practical application in the field, we help employees prepare for real-world scenarios.

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On-Campus

With industry-oriented education and skill-building at our well-equipped campus, we ensure your workforce is ready to cater to any work obligation and environment.

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Online Training

Save your employees time and enroll them in online training programs focused on real-world, flexible, and applicable training scenarios.

Seeking a Stronger Workforce?
Hire Our Qualified and Talented Graduates!

Blue Ridge CTC’s prepares students and graduates with hands-on and practical career training.

Our bright, career-focused students are trained through various hands-on experiences and graduate with the workforce skills needed for real-world jobs. Learn more about partnering with the Office of Career Services to support your hiring needs.

Hire Our Graduates

Hire Our Graduates

Elevate Employee Training and Drive More Productivity!

Employee Training

Get high-quality, customized workforce development training that is directly aligned with the economic and workforce demands of our region!

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Let’s Design a Training Plan for Your Workforce!

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about Blue Ridge CTC’s workforce training programs? Let’s put you on the right path!

Our Workforce Development Programs in West Virginia are guided by an organization’s vision. Each relationship is unique to the needs of our business partners. Our highly skilled faculty provide customized training solutions that align with specific business needs.

Blue Ridge Community and Technical colleges offer a variety of relevant, industry-driven, customized Workforce development and training options across all industries. We evaluate needs and provide training that includes:

  • An assessment to understand your business needs.
  • Introduction to catalog of training options and customizable modules
  • Highly trained faculty and well-equipped labs aligned with local business and industry needs.

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