Virginia Technical Academy News

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Spring Maintenance Checklist for Your Home

Spring is here with its bright sunlight and warm winds, bringing an end to the cold dark winter. The only downside, besides the pollen, is all the maintenance needed for...

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CARES Scholarship Program for Virginia Technical Academy Students

January 14, 2021

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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Announcing the First US-Accredited Graduating Class for Facilities Maintenance

Facilities Maintenance

January 6, 2021

Virginia Technical Academy is delighted to announce the first US-accredited graduating class from our Facilities Maintenance Program. We’re extremely proud of the lady and six gentlemen who are now poised...

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Job Fair for Trade Workers Hosted at Virginia Technical Academy

January 6, 2021

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...

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Closing The Skills Gap With Trade School

September 9, 2020

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...

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How In-Person Trade Schools Prepare You Better Than Online Schools

August 10, 2020

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,...

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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...

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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...

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Thriving Electrical Companies in Virginia Hiring Qualified Technicians

February 19, 2020

Attending Virginia Technical Academy allows you to make valuable connections that can lead to a tangible change in your life for the future. Many of our graduates have gone on...

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Successful HVAC Companies in Virginia Hiring Qualified Technicians

January 14, 2020

Forgoing a traditional educational experience to pursue a career in a technical field may seem like a leap of faith. In reality, it’s an extremely smart choice that can actually...