Tidewater Tech

Norfolk, Virginia

Two construction technicians wearing hard hats reviewing blueprints.Train for an exciting, essential career and take charge of your future. Train in months, not years. At Tidewater Tech, you can gain hands-on training, learn essential trade skills, and quickly get on the path to success.

Tidewater Tech's programs are designed and taught by experienced faculty and industry leaders, ensuring you gain valuable skills that you can carry with you wherever you go. Its goal is to help you build a fulfilling career, and its graduates are a testament to that. They offer hands-on training, real-world experience, and career placement opportunities.

If you enjoy fixing things, working with your hands, and helping others, consider Tidewater Tech's programs. Visit its campus or request information to learn more. It's time to change your life for the better.


Programs


Auto Technician

As a student in Tidewater Tech's Auto Technician Program, you'll gain hands-on experience in automotive technology, learning essential skills for vehicle maintenance, inspection, diagnosis, and repair. You'll have the opportunity to develop expertise in key areas, such as performing a pre-alignment system check, flushing a power steering system, and repairing an automatic transmission. With a focus on industry standards, you'll be prepared to pursue ASE certification and build a successful career as part of the growing field of service technicians and mechanics. Best of all, as a full-time student, you could graduate in as little as 48 weeks!

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Building and Construction Trades

When you enroll in Tidewater Tech's Building and Construction Trade school, you'll have the opportunity to learn structural, mechanical, and electrical skills from supportive, experienced instructors. You'll also learn valuable skills, such as installing electrical wiring and switches, installing drywall, maintaining HVAC systems, and more. These hands-on experiences help prepare you for a career in construction management in as little as 33 weeks, giving you the knowledge and confidence to take on leadership roles in the field.

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Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Tidewater Tech's HVAC training program provides hands-on experience with commercial refrigeration, electrical components, and airflow dynamics, ensuring homes and buildings remain comfortable year-round. Its expert instructors offer real-world training to help you succeed. In as few as 48 weeks, you could develop essential skills, such as troubleshooting faulty AC units, repairing heating systems, installing ductwork, and preparing for your certification exam, to advance your career.

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Combination Welding

Tidewater Tech's Combination Welding Program teaches you the fundamentals of welding, including metal fabrication and repair. Their supportive, experienced instructors will help you master various welding and metal cutting techniques, different tools and machines, as well as become skilled at reading blueprints, taking measurements, and assessing hazards. In as little as 33 weeks, you could be ready to put your new welding skills to work in fields including assembler and fabricator, boilermaker, metal worker, and more.

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Transform Your Future

Want to learn more? Request more information today and take the first step towards a better future.


Campuses

Your career journey starts right here. At Tidewater Tech, their campuses are in great locations to give you hands-on training and help you grow in your career. You'll get one-on-one support from a Career Services Coordinator who will help you find job opportunities that match your interests. Their campuses feature useful spaces, including a Veterans Center, a Student Lounge, a Learning Resource Center, and labs that resemble real-world workplaces. Discover how their campus community can support you in achieving your career goals.

Virginia

Tidewater Tech Trades
4535 E. Princess Anne Rd
Norfolk VA 23505

Tidewater Little Creek
2331 E. Little Creek Rd
Norfolk VA 23518

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