A recent survey by datausa indicated that Virginia Beach has a total population of 452,602 people and the median age is 35.8. Between years 2015 and 2016, the average household income grew from approximately $67, 281 to over $70,000, which was a 5.7 percent increase. . According to the survey, most people commute by driving [...]
HVAC technicians who have received the needed training are in high demand. There will be a 16 percent job growth in the HVAC field by the year 2026 (according to the BLS). This means that there will be over 48,000 new HVAC jobs. This is a great career, especially for technicians based in Hampton roads [...]
If you were selling lemonade on a hot Virginia summer’s day, you would be thrilled to get, say, 10 percent more customers than you had the previous day. What if you got 12 percent more? What if demand for your lemonade was so great, you were getting 15 percent more customers? That is the outlook [...]
If you are interested in a new career in the construction, maintenance, or manufacturing sectors then welding presents an intriguing possibility. However, you may feel deterred because of how difficult it can seem. With various certifications required by employers, you may worry that formal welding school may be both difficult to graduate from and of [...]
Hampton Roads, Virginia is home to many shipbuilding and maritime-related companies that rely on the skills welders provide. You might be wondering, what are some common job duties for maritime welders? What are some of the places welders can work in the Hampton Roads area? Why is a formal education the best way to start [...]
The ability to travel on a daily basis while making money doing what you love most is a dream come true for many a truck driver. Truck drivers transport items throughout the U.S. and sometimes across the boarders into Canada and Mexico. Truck drivers are an important part of everyday life in almost all industries [...]
According to a recent article from the Washington Post, there is a huge demand for truck drivers. Due in part to businesses like Amazon and Walmart that are sending more product than ever across the U.S. via trucks. With the need for drivers, many logistic companies are increasing pay to make the career more attractive [...]
Everybody dreams of getting paid to do what they love. While some people dream about singing a hit single or closing a big deal in a boardroom, you might be fascinated by motors, engines, and making things work. If so, you might be able to join the ranks of those who do what they love [...]
The commercial vehicle industry is a dynamic employment sector, as technology becomes more sophisticated and the demand for repair technicians with ever more advanced skills keeps growing. Heavy vehicle manufacturers are pushing the limits of engineering, as they develop machines of higher quality, offering superior performance and reliability. As heavy vehicle manufacture grows in complexity, [...]
A mechanic is more than just being able to understand the inner workings of compound machines; it also deals with the science behind motion, kinetics, kinematics, and statics. A mechanic has several specializations that they can fall into. Mechanic Specializations Automotive Service Technicians. This job sector is expected to grow 6% between 2016 and 2026, [...]
In today’s turbulent world, changing careers is a common occurrence for many people. Automobile technicians (more commonly known as mechanics) play a big part in keeping Norfolk, VA running, and it’s as good a job as any for someone starting over professionally. Keeping these four things in mind as you start your second career in [...]
Not even the Virginia tourism corporation can dress up this truth: the Hampton Roads area is, to quote Virginia is For Lovers, “a bit ‘sticky’ due to the abundant water along the East Coast with the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean as well as the Potomac, Rappahannock, York, and James rivers and their tributaries.” [...]
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