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Breaking Stereotypes: Women Thriving in the Construction Industry

Women are making progress in construction, but the industry is still male-dominated. Right now, women make up less than 11% in construction. However, that’s starting to change. More women are attending Building and Construction Trade programs that allow them to work in roles that support construction and skilled trades. But there are still challenges. Some women face unfair treatment or

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Student gains hands-on experience in a garage setting as part of auto technician programs, working under the hood to learn engine diagnostics and repair.

Auto Technician Programs Designed for Your First Job in Tech

Auto technicians are in demand. Vehicles are more advanced than ever, with electric motors, driverless features, backup cameras, and computer systems. That means auto shops need technicians who know how to work on old and new vehicles. The more skills you have, the more opportunities are available.  What Do Auto Technician Programs Include? Auto technician programs are built to help

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The Ultimate Guide to Trade Schools: Why They’re a Smart Career Choice

If you’re considering why trade schools are a smart career choice, this guide will help you understand their benefits. Tidewater Tech offers hands-on training in high-demand fields like HVAC, welding, and construction, equipping students with the skills needed for success. HVAC technicians learn to install and maintain heating and cooling systems, welders develop expertise in metal fabrication, and construction professionals

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Top Scholarships for Women in Construction, Welding, and Skilled Trades

The skilled trades—such as construction, welding, and HVAC—have long been male dominated, but more women are entering these fields than ever. Despite progress, the gender gap remains significant, with women making up only a tiny percentage of the workforce in these industries. However, increasing access to education, financial aid, and scholarships is helping to change that. Scholarships explicitly designed for

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From Trade School to Career Success: Stories from Women in Welding

The traditionally male-dominated welding industry is experiencing a significant shift as more women enter the field. With increasing opportunities for technical training and career development, women are breaking barriers and proving that welding is not just a man’s trade. Organizations such as Women Who Weld and the American Welding Society have played an important role in promoting gender diversity by

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Hands-On Skills at the Best Schools for HVAC Training

Did you know that the demand for HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) technicians in Virginia reflects the national trend of steady growth in this field? According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of HVAC mechanics and installers is projected to grow 9% from 2023 to 2033. Now is the time to get hands-on skills from HVAC

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Trade School Construction Programs That Get You Job-Ready

Looking for a job in construction? Are you considering a change from another trade to work in the construction industry? If so, attending a trade school for construction-related fields has many benefits. This article will review some of those benefits, such as the jobs you will be prepared for and the skills that will help you succeed. What Do You

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Combination Welder: Practical Skills for a Rewarding Trade

Ready to gain practical skills in welding to start a rewarding job as a trade professional? Welders are in demand. With an increased need for trade professionals, now is the time to become a combination welder. Let Tidewater Tech build the practical skills needed for this rewarding trade. So, what is combination welding? What is Combination Welding? Combination Welding is

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What Is Included in an HVAC Training Program?

If you are ready to start working as an HVAC technician, it is important to complete an HVAC training program, like the one at Tidewater Tech. Our training program can help you shape a successful career in the HVAC industry. With the growing demand for HVAC technicians, now is the time to contact Tidewater Tech and start your career in

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How Welding Training Sets You Up for Success

Are you ready to become an entry-level welder and want to know how welding training sets you up for success? Welding training prepares you for the many projects you will manage and the techniques you use to be successful as a welder. And Tidewater Tech’s Welding program prepares you for this welding success with classroom lectures and hundreds of hands-on

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