When you think about programs you can pursue through Virginia’s Community Colleges, what comes to mind? Probably not motorsport engineering. While this may be a male-dominated field, Briana Wood has never let that deter her from pursuing a career as a motorsport engineer. Briana chose Virginia Western Community College after connecting with Dr. David Barry, […]
You don’t have to travel far to understand the critical role skilled trades play in our infrastructure. From heavy equipment to commercial trucks, these operators help move goods and build and maintain our roads, bridges and tunnels. At Camp Community College, there are several of these training programs available, but one that isn’t that common […]
With multiple locations across the Southeast—including Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia and Georgia— Nationwide Homes has been a leader in constructing homes for over 60 years. The team at Nationwide Homes doesn’t just create regular homes. They specialize in creating HiPerformance systems-built modular homes with benefits of long-term living and lower utility […]
In a world with so many options, it can be hard to find an internship or career path that just feels –right. However, if you enjoy a variety of work, prefer experiential learning and find satisfaction in tangible outcomes, a career in construction may be the perfect fit for you. The Branch Group (TBG), based […]
Have you ever thought about what goes into the construction of the roads you drive on, the bridges you cross and the buildings you walk into every day? Even before development begins, a lot of hard work goes into producing the materials that make construction possible. One Virginia company, Boxley, has been working with ballast—a […]
From its origins in 1908, Delta Star has had its eye on transforming American life by creating reliable electric technology. Today, Delta Star’s formidable workforce remains the leading producer of power transformers, mobile substations and portable skid units. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, Delta Star is at the center of the nation’s electric grid and infrastructure. […]
HVAC technicians are responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. As an integral maintenance service to modern businesses and homes, HVAC technicians are in demand across the state and the country. With an average salary sitting at $25.95 for a HVAC technician in Virginia, HVAC technicians can receive competitive salaries, […]
The number of women working in the architecture and engineering field has grown 222% since 1980. And while that statistic is amazing, today, women only represent 16.1% of that workforce. Virginia’s Community Colleges know that representation matters –that’s why we’re heralding Amy Seipp, majority partner, owner and principal civil engineer of G3 Business Ambassador Accupoint. […]
If you’re in the Appomattox area and hoping to get your hands dirty at a company that gives back to the local community and is committed to the success of its customers, keep reading. Founded in 2002, Virginia Metalfab is a company in the metal fabrication industry that produces high-quality work and values workplace culture. […]
Are you a natural problem-solver who enjoys working with machinery and is looking for a career in an in-demand industry? Your future could be in the heating, ventilation, cooling and refrigeration industry. According to the Bureau Labor of Statistics, employment of HVAC mechanics and installers is projected to grow 5 percent from 2021 to […]
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