Sparky’s Current Events
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 …
HR SHOW: Hands On Skilled Trades Training
Trade jobs are in high demand with lucrative pay, making it a great option for anyone searching for a career. Whether you haven’t graduated high school yet, are about to …
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 …
Job Fair for Trade Workers Hosted at Virginia Technical Academy
In addition to providing our students with the skills they need to succeed in the trades, we are also deeply committed to helping them obtain jobs upon graduation. Virginia Technical …
Closing The Skills Gap With Trade School
A developed country often leads to an active economy, which is only possible because of many specialized workers that have different skill sets. For example, an area whose culinary scene …
How In-Person Trade Schools Prepare You Better Than Online Schools
One of the incredible aspects of technology is that it allows more people to access more information than ever before. While the internet provides us with limitless information, some things, …
The Very Real Demand For Trade Workers
Young professionals want to know that there is a lucrative career waiting for them if they learn the right skills and maintain a strong work ethic. One of the great …
Who Are Good Candidates For Trade School?
There are plenty of choices that you will make that will help to determine your financial future. For many people, deciding their path after high school is the first of …