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Mōnika Young longed for a career in health care that didn’t involve direct patient care. After 14 years of working as a dental hygienist, she wanted a new challenge and found it at Tidewater Community College. Attending an information session on the college’s Health Information Management program, she learned about an associate degree that applies […]

If you look at the fronts of McDonalds or Starbucks or even the student centers on Tidewater Community College’s campuses, you’ll see Alpolic®, a composite material that adds color and dimension and, of course, coverage to each building. TCC graduate Dylan Starowicz is at work on the lamination line for Alpolic®, manufactured by Mitsubishi Chemical […]

Tidewater Community College received a fifth federal grant to help train military veterans and their spouses for careers in trucking. The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently awarded TCC an $88,435 grant, which will be administered by the college’s Center for Military and Veterans Education (CMVE). “This grant has had […]

Applications for TCC scholarships are being accepted now through Nov. 15. Whether you’re a recent high school graduate or a military-related student returning to school, Tidewater Community College offers scholarships that can help you pay for classes. Don’t miss out on free money to further your academic goals. TCC’s Educational Foundation provides scholarships to support […]

The State Board for Community Colleges certified three finalists for the position of president at Tidewater Community College. The finalists were selected from among 80 applicants from across the nation. The three finalists are Andrew W. Bowne of Yorktown, Indiana; Marcia Conston of Charlotte, North Carolina; and Ty A. Stone of Watertown, New York. “Among […]

Kylie Ross Sibert worked on multiple continents before moving to Virginia Beach from Shanghai in 2010. Despite more than a decade of work experience in marketing research, she wanted additional skills, particularly in graphic design, to give her resume an edge. A search led her to Tidewater Community College. Today the vice president of corporate […]

Justin Winstead didn’t envision himself a bus operator. But free training, a good salary and a supportive environment helped the 27-year-old Norfolk resident discover a new career with Hampton Roads Transit (HRT). The DriveNow program, a partnership among Tidewater Community College, HRT and Norfolk Now, prepares Hampton Roads residents for a career as a bus […]

Tidewater Community College President Greg DeCinque joined three other college presidents in signing an agreement that eases the transition for community college graduates transferring to Old Dominion University. The Guaranteed Transfer Partnership Agreement ensures the seamless transfer of students from TCC, Thomas Nelson Community College, Paul D. Camp Community College and Eastern Shore Community College […]

Sample bourbon flamed apples and sway to jazz music under a fall night’s sky. Join Tidewater Community College at the 5th Annual NEON Festival in Norfolk on Friday, Oct. 18, from 6 to 10 p.m. The two-night festival, which starts on Oct. 17, celebrates the energy and light in Norfolk’s arts district. On tap at […]

Gov. Ralph Northam’s visit to Tidewater Community College on Sept. 17 marked another stop on his workforce development listening tour. The hour-session provided an opportunity for community members, business leaders and educators to collaborate on how to best strengthen Virginia’s talent pipeline and address emerging employment challenges. Northam addressed the group, which included Glenn Dubois, […]