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BUILDING & PROPERTY Maintenance
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Of Trades Jobs Unfilled in Hampton Roads
2020-2026
The Virginia Department of Labor Industries predicts the average unfilled demand for skilled tradesmen in Hampton Roads to be 35-40% from 2020 through 2026. We will soon find a significant shortage of qualified technicians.
Adult Education
Certifications

Certificate Courses
These 1-2 day courses are designed to provide the foundational knowledge and training students need to prepare for their certification tests.
Certification Testing
We provide exam proctoring services for industry-recognized certification tests.Take it With You
Fully Accredited Virginia Trade School
Virginia Technical Academy was founded on the principle that every community needs a skilled and well-educated workforce. Our goal is to provide an environment that will exceed the educational requirements and needs of both future tradespeople and their employers. We are dedicated to keeping our trades strong through education, validation, and professional networking. We offer fully accredited courses in:
Credit hours earned through our Apprenticeship Program may be transferred to a four-year college to count toward an associates or bachelors degree.
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CARES Scholarship Program for Virginia Technical Academy Students
Virginia Technical Academy (VTA) was excited to partner with the City of Newport News’s CARES Scholarship Program, which began on September 21, 2020. The CARES program supplied scholarships for individuals
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Have questions? Contact us today to speak to a representative of Virginia Technical Academy.Call: 757-586-5322