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Providing hands-on technical training and a network of support for

  • HVAC Technicians
  • Electricians
  • Plumbers
  • Appliance Technicians
  • Facilities Management Technicians

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How Virginia Technical Academy Sets You Up for Success

Our apprenticeships are tailored to 18 to 25-year-olds looking to jumpstart their career in the trades.
We’ve condensed a typically 4-year program into 6 months of rigorous academic training, allowing you to dive into on-the-job training sooner to earn your master’s license.
VTA students’ EPA Exam passing rate is 20% higher than the national average, exemplifying the effectiveness of our training approach.
We’re the only technical school in Hampton Roads that offers resume training, interview training, & job fairs.

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HVAC

Our HVAC Apprenticeship Course includes four levels. After finishing all levels of our apprenticeship programs, graduates of VTA can expect to increase their starting pay by 50-100%.

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PrerequisiteThe core curriculum is a prerequisite for the HVAC Apprenticeship Program
HVAC Level 1120 hours, 4 weeks
HVAC Level 2175 hours, 5 weeks
HVAC Level 3167.5 hours, 5 weeks
HVAC Level 4160 hours, 5 weeks
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ELECTRICAL

Our Electrical Apprenticeship Course includes four levels. After finishing all levels of our apprenticeship programs, graduates of VTA can expect to increase their starting pay by 50-100%.
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PrerequisiteThe core curriculum course is a prerequisite for the Electrical Apprenticeship Program.
Electrical Level 1112.5 hours, 4 weeks
Electrical Level 2145 hours, 5 weeks
Electrical Level 3155 hours, 5 weeks
Electrical Level 2182.5 hours, 5 weeks
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Plumbing

Our Plumbing Apprenticeship Course includes four levels. After finishing all levels of our Apprenticeship Programs, graduates of VTA can expect to increase their starting pay by 50-100%.
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PrerequisiteThe core curriculum course is a prerequisite for the Plumbing Apprenticeship Program.
Plumbing Level 1145 hours, 5 weeks
Plumbing Level 2175 hours, 5 weeks
Plumbing Level 3160 hours, 5 weeks
Plumbing Level 4145 hours, 5 weeks
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Appliance Repair

Our Appliance Apprenticeship Course is the first in the United States to be offered as a full apprenticeship.
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Major Appliance630 Hours
Light Commercial Refrigeration180 hours, 5 weeks
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Facilities Maintenance

Our Facilities Maintenance Apprenticeship includes 2 levels, combining classroom learning with hands-on application.
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PrerequisiteThe core curriculum course (80 hours) is a prerequisite for the Facilities Maintenance Apprenticeship Program.
Facilities Maintenance Level 1173.5 hours
Facilities Maintenance Level 2125 hours

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