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Jaiden Jenkins inside TCC's Regional Automotive Center.
Live! From inside the classroom – Automotive

In this series, we provide a closer look at hands-on learning during COVID-19. While COVID-19 means online learning for most Tidewater Community College students, some are back in the classroom for hands-on training. In fact, more than 400 sections of classes in interior design, automotive, health professions, welding, veterinary technology, culinary arts, visual arts, electronics […]

Inside the classroom
Live! From inside the classroom

In this series, we provide a closer look at hands-on learning during COVID-19. While COVID-19 means online learning for most Tidewater Community College students, some are back in the classroom for hands-on training. In fact, more than 400 sections of classes in interior design, automotive, health professions, welding, veterinary technology, culinary arts, visual arts, electronics […]

A TCC Culinary Student
TCC to hold first Virtual Hospitality and Culinary Job Fair

Don’t let COVID-19 sidetrack your career plans. There’s still time to register for Tidewater Community College’s Virtual Hospitality and Culinary Job Fair on Wednesday, July 22, at 10 a.m. – noon or 2 – 4 p.m. The virtual event allows you to meet with multiple employers affiliated with the Virginia Beach Hotel Association; Virginia Restaurant, […]

CSC Auto
New automotive certificates prepare you for a career in just two semesters

Are you looking to train for an automotive career in a hurry? Then consider Tidewater Community College’s new Career Studies Certificate in Maintenance and Light Repair. This certificate can be completed in just two semesters and includes the technical and hands-on training necessary for entry-level work in repair facilities and dealerships. This certificate prepares students […]

Manufacturing and Transportation Pathway virtual Open House
Manufacturing and Transportation Pathway virtual open house set for May 23

Are you ready to launch your career into high gear? Then attend the Manufacturing and Transportation Pathway virtual open house on May 23. Each program will host a ZOOM session at 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. During that time you will be able to ask questions, learn about programs and speak with faculty. […]

Horticulture students
Horticulture students grow a greenhouse full of vegetables for families in need

There’s an old saying that when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. That applies to vegetables, too. With that concept in mind, and facing the COVID-19 crisis, Tidewater Community College and its Horticulture program donated a greenhouse full of vegetables and herbs to eventually provide salads and healthy sides for families in need. “When our […]

Mark Denison
Making music work for you

It’s been said that music moves the soul. Well according to Music program head Mark Denison, it’s good for what ails you, too. Denison leads TCC Music, which includes ensembles in jazz and classical music, as well as chorus. The program helps students find their voice, as they study music theory, history and performance. Here […]

TCC Culinary Supplies
Student chefs cooking up success at home

Tidewater Community College’s student chefs are cooking in their own kitchens to make the grade. TCC staffers bought and packed the ingredients students would need to continue their studies at home. The next day, students picked up their supplies in a “drive-by” format while practicing social distancing and staying outside of college buildings. “We chose […]

A home office
Create a peaceful, productive study space

Learning at home can be fraught with distractions.  With remote learning in full swing, make sure your study space works for you. Jennifer Hopkins, Interior Design program head at Tidewater Community College, offers these tips to create a peaceful, productive corner in your world. “During this extraordinary time, we are spending more time at home […]

Cybersecurity
New TCC cybersecurity certificate coming this summer

Tidewater Community College will launch a new cybersecurity certificate beginning with its summer session 2020. The Career Studies Certificate in Cyber Security and Networking Foundations will introduce students to information technology concepts and skills so they will be able to recognize, prevent and defend against threats to information and information systems. Students will learn about operating […]