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Automotive Technology
Diploma in 15 months or earn your Associate's Degree in 18 months.

Commercial Driving
Range, road and classroom in just 6 weeks.

Diesel Mechanic Training
Diploma in 15 months or earn your Associate's Degree in 18 months.

Electrical Systems Training
This Certificate Program can be completed in just 7 months

HVAC/Refrigeration
Diploma in 15 months or earn your Associate's Degree in 18 months.

Industrial Maintenance
Diploma in 15 months or earn your Associate's Degree in 18 months.

Trades Leadership
In just 15 more weeks, earn your Associate's Degree.

Welding
Diploma in 15 months or earn your Associate's Degree in 18 months.

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Trade School for the Career Driven

Advanced Technology Institute is a trade school in Virginia Beach. We are dedicated to preparing the Welders, Electricians, Commercial Drivers, HVAC, Maintenance, Automotive and Diesel Technicians of tomorrow.

Hands-On Training

We know you learn best by doing. Through ATI’s programs, get your hands on real equipment and fix real issues.

A Strong Foundation

Master the fundamentals of your trade. Build a solid groundwork of practical real-world knowledge to catapult your career forward.

Industry Driven Lessons

We equip you with skills employers value most. Your training is designed around the needs of the industry.

Our Program Areas

Automotive

Commercial Driving

Electrical

Heavy Equipment

HVAC / Refrigeration

Maintenance Technology

Trades Leadership

Welding

The Power of Partnerships

ATI maintains strong relationships with industry manufacturers and employers to increase the opportunities available to our graduates.

Pit Crew Experience at Langley Speedway

Rev up your training with ATI’s Pit Crew Program. ATI students have the opportunity to work with a professional racing team for an entire season, gain trackside experience, and become part of the motorsports community.

On-Campus Recruitment

Employers regularly visit campus to recruit ATI students and graduates. From individual company events to ATI’s annual Career Fair, you will have numerous opportunities to meet with potential employers before you graduate.

Liebherr Partnership

ATI is the exclusive College Co-op partner of Liebherr North America, one of the largest construction machine manufacturers in the world.

Next Steps

In 2025, ATI was recognized as an Opportunity College by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the American Council on Education.

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