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Basic Car Care 101: Quick Tricks to Care for Your Car

To some of us, a car is our baby; we put work into it on the weekends, regularly wash and vacuum it and make sure that people take their shoes off before getting in. To others, it is simply a way for us to get from point “A” to point “B.” But whether your car is your pride and joy

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DIY: 10 Checks to Make Before Calling for Air Conditioner Repair

It’s quite embarrassing for you to request air conditioning (AC) repair services only for the technician to come out, look at the system and flip an obvious switch. Some common central air conditioning problems have simple solutions. If you find something isn’t right with your AC unit, save time and money by conducting these simple checks before making that call

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100 Watts Smile: The Grinning Librarian

April 4th is National School Librarian Day and Tidewater Tech Trades would like to recognize our Librarian Assistant, Tiffany Watts, for her outstanding work managing the Learning Resource Center and coordinating the Penn Foster students on campus.   Ms. Watts graduated from Norfolk State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work. She is an outstanding resource for students and faculty.

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Funny Cars are No Drag

Three Ladies Who Switched Gears in the Auto Industry By Esperanza Poquiz & Jul DeGeus When we say “automotive industry”, who is the first person that comes to mind? Is it Karl Benz or Henry Ford, two of the most popular automobile engineers? Maybe it’s a competitive driver, like A.J. Allmendinger or Jeff Gordon. Heck, if you have little ones

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Trade School Jobs in 2017 and Beyond

Trade School Jobs in 2017 and Beyond As the New Year rolls in, many people start to take stock of their lives and ask themselves “what am I going to do this year to better my career?”  That question is not so easy to answer if you can’t or don’t want to attend a 4 year college.  Or is it? 

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Become an Automotive Technician in 45 Weeks

An automotive technician inspects, diagnoses and repairs problems in cars and lightweight trucks. The day-to-day reality of working as an automotive technician is becoming more challenging and complex and employers are now looking for technicians who have completed an auto technician training program. Attaining an auto mechanic certification is also a big plus in terms of gaining employment as an automotive

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Tips to Protect Your Computer and Identity Online

In the ever-expanding online and digitally connected world, privacy and security are gaining increasing attention. While the average American is beginning to recognize and understand the true value of their personal information, people also continue to express concerns about their privacy online. And that is especially true during the holiday season. And with tax time just around the corner, we

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AWS Testing Center Creates Sparks for Tidewater Tech Welding Program

It’s been almost a year since Tidewater Tech obtained the coveted American Welding Society’s (AWS) “Accredited Test Facility” designation and the future couldn’t look brighter. Not only are students earning two internationally recognized welding certifications, they benefit from the AWS endorsement of our facility when seeking employment.

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Come Join Us! Tidewater Tech Career Fair Open House

Mark your calendars on Thursday April 30th, 2015 Tidewater Tech will host our Career Fair Open House from 9am to 1pm. Check out who’s hiring in the Hampton Roads area in both trades and general business . Companies such Wells Fargo, One Hour Heating and Air, Aerotek, Harbor Group, Mile One/ Hall Automotive, Oceaneering, and Snap On Tools will be

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