Norfolk, VA

Trade Schools in Norfolk, VA

Trade schools in Norfolk, VA include Tidewater Tech, with welding on East Princess Anne Road and HVAC on East Little Creek Road. You can also check Norfolk Technical Center's adult evening welding before choosing a schedule.

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  • Tidewater Tech teaches welding and HVAC at separate Norfolk locations.
  • Norfolk Technical Center lists an adult evening welding course.
  • Virginia Career Works has a Norfolk center on Glenrock Road.

Trade schools in and near Norfolk

Start with the Norfolk campuses below, then compare nearby options for the same occupation. Check the training address as well as the school name.

36 schools listed

Campuses in Norfolk (13)

Nearby: Virginia Beach (12)

Nearby: Chesapeake (8)

Nearby: Portsmouth (3)

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Match your trade to the Norfolk campus

Tidewater Tech's Norfolk programs use two addresses. Your welding lab and HVAC lab are at different campuses.

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Tidewater Tech's location page places Combination Welding and Combination Maritime Welding at 4535 E. Princess Anne Road. Its HVAC and Building and Construction Trades programs meet at the branch campus, 2331 E. Little Creek Road.

Use the address for your chosen program when you plan a campus visit. Ask admissions to show you the lab entrance and explain where each class meets. If you work shifts, request the full weekly calendar before comparing the trip with another Norfolk school. Include the return trip after your final lab.

Check adult classes and the Glenrock Road center

Norfolk has a public adult welding option and a local career center. Compare the course fee with the supplies you need to buy.

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Norfolk Technical Center lists adult evening welding at $225 per nine class sessions. The course covers arc welding and flame cutting, with shop activities and safety instruction. Ask which quarter has an available seat and what protective equipment you must bring.

The Virginia Career Works Norfolk Center is at 861 Glenrock Road, Suite 100. Ask staff to review your training plans and eligibility for additional services. Bring the course name and a written school quote so you can discuss the same program with both offices.

Look at Norfolk healthcare work before choosing training

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital gives you a local healthcare employer to research. Read job requirements alongside the school curriculum.

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Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is at 600 Gresham Drive in Norfolk. Its services include surgery, imaging and heart care. Sentara's careers site lets you search by location and job category, including nursing, allied health and support services.

Before paying for healthcare training, look up the role you want and save its required credential and experience. Ask the school how its course prepares you for those requirements. Also ask where clinical practice takes place and how its hours fit your job. An employer's posting is a useful comparison point when you contact admissions.

Common questions

Can an adult take evening welding classes in Norfolk?

Yes. Norfolk Technical Center's adult evening course page lists welding for beginners and people who want to improve their skills. It publishes $225 tuition per nine sessions. Contact the evening program for the current quarter, open seats and required supplies before you arrange time off work.

Which Tidewater Tech address should I use for HVAC?

Use 2331 E. Little Creek Road in Norfolk. Tidewater Tech lists HVAC at that branch campus, while its welding programs are at 4535 E. Princess Anne Road. When you book a visit, name your program and ask to tour the specific lab you would attend.

Where can I discuss training assistance in Norfolk?

You can contact the Virginia Career Works center at 861 Glenrock Road, Suite 100. Its regional services include job search help and eligibility reviews for further support. Take your proposed course details to the meeting and ask what approval you need before committing to tuition or a loan.

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