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Sparky’s Current Events

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February 2022Volume 2, Issue 2 Underestimating the Skilled Trades The skilled trades are undervalued in Virginia and elsewhere. They are undervalued in the educational system which eliminated shop classes from high …

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Sparky’s Current Events

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January 2022Volume 2, Issue 1 Happy New Year everyone! We hope that your holidays were nice, and you got to spend time with family and friends. The last couple of years …

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Sparky’s Current Events

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December 2021Volume 1, Issue 7 Give the Gift of Education In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list can be stressful, …

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Sparky’s Current Events

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November 2021Volume 1, Issue 6 Job Fair The Job Fair on Friday, October 22 was attended by 28 businesses and 40 students! Many résumés exchanged hands, offers were made, invitations to …

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Sparky’s Current Events

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October 2021Volume 1, Issue 5 Welcome Back Students! We trust that you’ve all had a chance to disconnect a bit this summer, and that you all found positive and nourishing …

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Sparky’s Current Events

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August 2021Volume 1, Issue 3 Trade in the High Heels for Steel Toe Boots: Women in the Trades American women have been making their way into the labor force since …

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Electrical Tip of the Week

In Electrical, News by Virginia Technical Academy

Spring is a good time to make sure all your outdoor GFCIs are working properly. Hit the test button on the GFCI outlet or circuit breaker; it should immediately cut power …