Centura College-Richmond Main

Centura College-Richmond Main is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution located in North Chesterfield, Virginia, a large suburban area in the greater Richmond metropolitan region. It enrolls 296 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 42 out of 100. The college reports a completion rate of 52% (IPEDS 2023) and a retention rate of 63% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers three trades-focused certificate programs at the one-to-two-year level: Electrician, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HVAC), and Welding Technology/Welder. These programs prepare students for entry-level positions in skilled trades occupations with strong regional demand.

Situated in North Chesterfield, just south of Richmond, Centura College serves students in the greater Richmond area seeking short-term, career-focused training in the skilled trades. Its compact program offerings are designed to move students efficiently into the workforce in electrical, HVAC, and welding fields.