Career and Technical Education

• 4,133 students passed industry certifications last year and 17,265 certifications passed since 2001
• There are over 12,000 CTE students in high school programs
• There are over 18,000 CTE students in middle school programs
• Over 97.41% of CTE program completers transition to high education and other training
• Of the 5,230 students who graduated from VBCPS in 2009, 2,175 were TCE completers or 42% of all graduates

Virginia Beach City Public Schools' technical and career education (TCE) courses provide skills and knowledge for all students, whether they are considering careers after graduation from high school, pursuing higher education, or seeking a combination of both. TCE courses at the middle school level offer students numerous exploratory course opportunities, as well as two courses for high school credit. Following the links on the left, you will find both one- and two-year Technical and Career Education courses listed under: Business and Information Technology, Marketing Education, Technology Education, Trade and Industrial Education, Work and Family Studies, Advanced Technology Center and the Virginia Beach Technical and Career Center. Admission to both centers is competitive. Program admission may vary for students in the 11th or 12th grade. To learn more or apply, visit the Advanced Technology Center or Virginia Beach Technical and Career Education Center Web sites. All of the program areas offer industry credentialing paid for by Virginia Beach City Public Schools.

Advanced Technology Center
The Advanced Technology Center, located on the Virginia Beach campus of Tidewater Community College (TCC), offers high school students advanced education in one of four strands: Information Technology (IT), Telecommunications, High Performance Manufacturing and Engineering, and Marketing Education. Courses include A+ Computer Repair, Computer Network Administration, Digital Design, Internet Web Professional, Software and Game Development, Advanced Software and Game Development, Cisco Networking Academy, Telecommunications, Computer Aided Drafting and Design, Engineering Technology, Modeling and Simulation, Marine Engineering and Design, and Hotel Operations/Management. In addition, the Advanced Technology Center offers an off-site marketing program — Classroom on the Mall at Pembroke Mall.

Virginia Beach Technical and Career Education Center
The Virginia Beach Technical and Career Education Center, located at 2925 North Landing Road, offers 23 occupational programs that prepare students for careers in the following high-demand technical fields: Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Heating; Auto Body and Paint Technology; Automotive Service Technology; Carpentry (Residential); Carpentry (Finish); Construction Technology; Cosmetology; Culinary Arts; Dental Assisting; Early Childhood Education; Electricity; Electronics; Landscape Design and Management; Legal Systems Administration; Masonry; Medical Systems Administration; Outdoor Power Equipment; Plumbing and Heating; Practical Nursing;  Public Safety; Television Communications and Production; Turf Management; and Welding.

Admission to both centers is competitive. Tenth-grade students complete the application process in February. Program admission may vary for students in the 11th or 12th grade. To learn more or apply, visit the Advanced Technology Center  or Virginia Beach Technical and Career Education Center Web sites.