For many Virginia residents and families, their vehicle is their most important possession as it gets them to and from work, school, and places of enjoyment. And, if they rent their home, their vehicle might also be their most expensive possession. So having access to a reliable and responsible automotive repair shop is essential. It [...]
Some people are mechanically inclined, learning how to perform repairs on their own vehicles and by just tinkering or watching others do it. In the old days, before so many automobile parts became computerized, there was a whole cottage industry of “shade tree mechanics,” who did repairs for small sums, without formal training. These days, [...]
The HVAC industry is growing and it has created a huge skills gap that technical schools in Virginia Beach, VA aren’t filling fast enough. Companies are already struggling to find qualified technicians. By the year 2026 the HVAC field will need nearly 50,000 new HVAC professionals (according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics). How you [...]
There are places that get nice, even temperatures all year round where the HVAC systems are a second thought, and then there are places like Norfolk, VA. Norfolk, along with other areas of Hampton Roads, enjoy nice temperate springs and falls but come summer and winter, things can get extreme. In a recent July 2016 [...]
According to international research firm Ibis World, the United States shipbuilding industry is responsible for $25 billion in economic activity each year. Welders are an essential part of the shipbuilding process. What is ship welding? How can those interested in this as a career path use a formal education to be more successful? What regulations [...]
Truck drivers make our modern lifestyle possible. From getting products to the right point of sale to keeping hospitals supplied with vital medications, truck drivers deliver the vital goods that keep our world working. But what are the requirements to be a truck driver in the state of Virginia? What do students learn in a [...]
If you enjoy driving and dream about live on the open road, why not choose a steady career that will allow you to do what you love most? At this very moment, there are trucks moving from coast-to-coast hauling all essentials such as medical supplies, food, clothing, books, automobiles, and electronics. Trucking is also important [...]
If you’re looking for an audacious career that further gives you the chance to travel and gain career satisfaction, maritime welding may be an option for you. Maritime welders play an important role in shipbuilding and repair process. Job opportunities in this field could allow you to work all over the world, performing welding on [...]
Good welders are always in demand, but welders with a specialization usually have an edge. If you’re already a welder, or aspire to be one, you may find the specialization of maritime welding appealing. Maritime welding may refer to the work performed by a commercial welder-diver on offshore oil rigs, but it more commonly describes [...]
Maritime welders work all over the world, from the east and west coasts of the United States of America to the heartland to anywhere you find boats being used to help people make a living. The welders have steady hands, good eyes, and the training it takes to be able to help repair, overhaul and [...]
How does the idea of making a living on the open road sound? One of the few employment opportunities that offers such a privilege is truck driving. Truck drivers deliver items throughout the U.S. and sometimes beyond the borders. Think about the products you use on a daily basis, most of them were delivered to [...]
The trucking industry is carrying more weight than ever even with a critical shortage of drivers needed to transport the 70% of freight that travels by truck. The shortage that has been simmering for years has reached a full boil with about 90,000 drivers needed every year. Now, this compression point is sending waves of [...]
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