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Build Skills for a Career in the Skilled Trades

A four-year degree isn’t the only path to building a career. At Tidewater Tech, you can train for skilled trades through programs designed to help you develop practical, job-focused abilities used in real work environments.

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Our programs are developed with input from industry professionals and emphasize hands-on training. You’ll learn from experienced instructors while working with the tools, equipment, and techniques commonly used in the field. Graduates of Tidewater Tech use the training they receive to pursue opportunities in their chosen trade and apply their skills in professional settings.

We're Training Tomorrow's Essential Technicians.

If you enjoy fixing things, working with your hands, and helping people, check out our programs, visit our campus, or request information to learn more. It’s time to change your life for the better. Train for an exciting essential career and take charge of your future.

Hands-on

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Training

Real World

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Experience

Experienced, Supportive

Experienced, Supportive
Instructors

Graduate In Months,

Graduate In Months,
Not Years

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Our Programs

Hands-On Programs to Equip You for Entry-Level Positions:

Starting a new career with no skills is almost impossible. Employers are looking for qualified candidates that have proven themselves through experience or training at trade school programs that applies to the work they will be performing. Get that training at Tidewater Tech today! Career field training opportunities are available to you here. Get the training you need in order to be competitive in today’s job market. At Tidewater Tech…it’s all about the training!

Start your new career quickly! At Tidewater Tech, you can train in months, not years!

Our trade school programs are designed for adult learners who want to start a new career and need the training fast. Train “hands-on” in our labs and classrooms being led by experienced, industry experts. Ready to get started? Contact us today and see how quickly you can get started on your new career path.

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What Our Students Say About Us:

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KyleTheJudge

Good school. Friendly staff, the students are fun to be around. Lots of events and flexibility in terms of work

Bobby Burton

I have been going to this trade school since June of 2019 and every staff member is so helpful and the curriculum is based on the trade you go for. I have done the automotive program and am now in the welding program and I have to say that every instructor in both these programs are so friendly and helpful

Tijuan Cuffee

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Rica Calderon

Great people had Chevy Silverado light was out inside and signal light didn’t work took it there got in and out fast and great price love this place would defenetly go back

Certifiably Fast

Students who go through our school have the opportunity to earn certifications that can give them the competitive edge in their job search or help them take their careers to the next level.

Student Automotive Service<br> Excellence (ASE) Certification<br> *(after completion of specific course(s))

Student Automotive Service
Excellence (ASE) Certification
*(after completion of specific course(s))

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)<br> 10-Hour Safety Certification

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
10-Hour Safety Certification

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)<br> Section 609 Refrigerant Recycling and Recovery Certification

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Section 609 Refrigerant Recycling and Recovery Certification

Department of Professional and Occupational Regulations (DPOR)<br> in preparation for future Journeyman’s HVAC Certification

Department of Professional and Occupational Regulations (DPOR)
in preparation for future Journeyman’s HVAC Certification

American Welding Society (AWS)<br> Vertical (3G) and Overhead<br> (4G) Certification

American Welding Society (AWS)
Vertical (3G) and Overhead
(4G) Certification

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)<br> in 3G and 4G positions

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
in 3G and 4G positions

Industrial Competency<br> Exam (ICE)

Industrial Competency
Exam (ICE)

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)<br> in 2G, 3G, and 4G positions

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
in 2G, 3G, and 4G positions

Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW)<br> in 3G and 4G positions

Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW)
in 3G and 4G positions

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Our Campuses

Main Campus, Princess Anne

4535 E. Princess Anne Rd,
Norfolk, VA 23502

Branch Campus, Little Creek

2331 E. Little Creek Rd,
Norfolk, VA 23518

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For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who have completed the program, and other important information,
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