Virginia Technical Academy

Have you been thinking about learning a trade or making a career change?

Maybe you're graduating soon, stuck in a job that isn't going anywhere, leaving the military, or just ready for something different.

Virginia Technical Academy is now enrolling for classes that begin September 8, 2026. We offer hands-on training in HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Building & Property Maintenance, and Major Appliance Repair.

If you've never picked up a tool before, that's okay. Everyone starts somewhere.

Before classes begin, we'd love for you to stop by and take a tour. Come see the classrooms and labs, meet our instructors, ask questions, and learn what a career in the skilled trades can look like.

No pressure. No sales pitch. Just a chance to see if it's the right fit for you.

📍 Virginia Technical Academy
809 Omni Blvd, Newport News, VA
[email protected] 757-586-5322

someone who has been talking about making a change? Tag them below or share this post. It could be exactly what they're looking for.

🚨 EPA 608 CERTIFICATION COURSE 🚨

Do you have technicians or installers that still need their EPA 608 Certification? Virginia Technical Academy is offering a one-day EPA 608 Certification Course designed to prepare students for the Universal Certification Exam. 🔧❄️

📅 Wednesday, June 10, 2026
🕗 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Virginia Technical Academy – Newport News, VA

✔ Preparatory Lecture
✔ EPA 608 Manual Included
✔ 4-Part Universal Certification Exam
✔ Covers Core, Type I, Type II & Type III

This is a great opportunity for HVAC helpers, maintenance techs, installers, and entry-level technicians looking to become certified.

📞 Call 757-586-5322 to reserve your seat today!
🌐 www.vtacademy.com

Contractors — feel free to share this with your team or send your technicians our way!

👇 Tag anyone who needs their EPA Certification!

What an incredible turnout at the Virginia Technical Academy Career Fair on May 8th! 👏

We want to give a huge THANK YOU to all of the amazing companies and industry partners who came out to support our students, connect with future trades professionals, and help strengthen the workforce pipeline in our community.

Thank you to:

🔹US Facilities, Inc.
🔹C & C Boilers
🔹 Vest Residential
🔹 BECO Management
🔹 Tommy Garner Air Conditioning & Heating
🔹 Bud's Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electric
🔹 A-1 Sewer & Drain Groundworks
🔹 Amazing Comfort HVAC
🔹 C&F Enterprises
🔹 Community Investment Group
🔹 Hendrix Heating & Air
🔹 Newport News Redevelopment & Housing Authority
🔹 One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning
🔹 The Apprentice School

Events like these create real opportunities for our students and strengthen the future of the skilled trades industry. We appreciate every employer, recruiter, instructor, and student who made this event such a success.

At Virginia Technical Academy, we remain committed to keeping our trades strong through education, validation, and professional networking. 🔧⚡❄️

Maintenance

More and more students are starting to rethink the whole college path.

A lot of them are switching to careers that feel more stable and harder to replace — and the skilled trades keep coming up.

At the end of the day, things still need to be built, fixed, and maintained.
Heating and air systems, electrical work, plumbing… that’s not going anywhere.

That’s exactly what we focus on at Virginia Technical Academy — hands-on training that actually leads somewhere.

If you’ve been thinking about getting into a trade, it might be worth looking into.

📞 757-586-5322
🌐 vtacademy.com

Two years ago, Josephine Timperman arrived at college with a plan. She declared a major in business analytics, figuring she'd learn niche skills that would stand out on a resume and help land a good job after college. But the rise of artificial intelligence has scrambled those calculations. The basic skills she was learning in things like statistical analysis and coding can now easily be automated.

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More and more students are starting to rethink the whole college path.

A lot of them are switching to careers that feel more stable and harder to replace — and the skilled trades keep coming up.

At the end of the day, things still need to be built, fixed, and maintained.
Heating and air systems, electrical work, plumbing… that’s not going anywhere.

That’s exactly what we focus on at Virginia Technical Academy — hands-on training that actually leads somewhere.

If you’ve been thinking about getting into a trade, it might be worth looking into.

📞 757-586-5322
🌐 vtacademy.com



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College students are changing course in search of ‘AI-proof’ majors. But no one knows what they are (AP/WAVY) — Two years ago, Josephine Timperman arrived at college with a plan. She declared a major in business analytics, figuring she’d learn niche skills that would stand out on a re…

We’re excited to host the MSA Hands-On Training at Virginia Technical Academy! If you’re looking to sharpen your skills and stay up to date with the latest equipment and diagnostic tools, this is a great opportunity.

📅 Friday, May 15, 2026
⏰ Class starts at 8:30 AM
📍 Virginia Technical Academy
809 Omni Blvd., Newport News, VA

This hands-on training will cover:
✔ Full product breakdowns (disassembly, diagnosis, and testing)
✔ Use of tools like the GE SmartHQ Diagnostic platform
✔ Real-world troubleshooting scenarios
✔ Open Q&A with an experienced trainer

Breakfast, coffee, and lunch will be provided.

Whether you’re looking to stay sharp or get ahead on newer platforms, this training is definitely worth attending. Spots fill up quickly, so don’t wait!

👉 Register here: MSAWORLD.COM/TRAINING-OPTIONS/HANDS-ON-TRAINING/

If you have any questions or need help registering, feel free to reach out—we’re happy to help.

need your EPA 608?

We’ve got a one-day class on May 13—training + test same day.

✔ $240 (includes class, book, exam)
✔ $80 exam only
📍 Virginia Technical Academy

Message us or email [email protected]
to lock in your spot.

🌍🔧 Happy Earth Day from Virginia Technical Academy!

Today, we celebrate the planet that powers everything we do.

At Virginia Technical Academy, we believe skilled trades play a huge role in building a cleaner, more sustainable future—from energy-efficient systems to smarter installations and repairs.

💡 Every technician trained
🔧 Every system improved
🌱 Every job done right

…makes a difference.

Let’s continue to learn, apply, and thrive while taking care of the world around us.

🌎 Skilled Hands. Strong Future. Healthy Planet.