Two Virginia training initiatives have been established to produce more truck drivers and other skilled workers for the port of Hampton Roads.
Tidewater Community College has announced the creation of its new Maritime and Transportation Center, which will house a collection of educational programs for jobs in demand both on the waterfront and with supporting businesses. The center will encompass existing TCC programs such as computer-aided drafting, logistics management and truck driving, while adding maritime welding, shipfitting and modeling. The center – supported by several public and private sector partners, including Northrop Grumman and the Virginia Port Authority – will be housed at the college’s Portsmouth campus.
