Technical Trade School in Norfolk, Virginia
Centura Norfolk
7020 N Military Hwy, Norfolk, VA 23518
Call 757-853-2121 to schedule your tour of the Norfolk campus
Or try our virtual guided tour right now!
Call 757-853-2121 to schedule your tour of the Norfolk campus
Or try our virtual guided tour right now!
Centura College Norfolk Campus
The Norfolk Branch Campus spans over 24,000 square feet on a single floor and includes a range of labs and classrooms designed to support hands-on training. These spaces are structured to provide practical experience in both technical and skilled trades, reflecting the campus鈥檚 role as a technical trade school.
A Few Highlights
- Skilled Instructors: The Norfolk campus is staffed by instructors with real-world experience in the fields they teach. The faculty brings industry knowledge and hands-on insight to help guide students toward workforce readiness.
- Practical Lab Experience: Students train in fully equipped spaces including computer labs. These facilities are designed to mirror real workplace environments and support hands-on learning.
- Career-Focused Connections: The Norfolk campus maintains relationships with local employers and industry partners, helping students build connections that can support their job search after graduation. Career services also assist with r茅sum茅 development, interview preparation, and job placement resources.
Hear From Program Alumni
鈥淭he teachers were there to help me and got me the help I needed to succeed鈥
鈥 Cindy Latherow, Centura College Graduate
鈥淭hey provide you skills for life, not just the profession you鈥檙e going into.鈥
鈥 Joy Voorhees, Centura College Graduate
鈥淭here has been a huge investment in making sure that not only are we educating the students but we鈥檙e giving them the actual hands on knowledge and expertise to get out and find employment.鈥
鈥 Derick Valentine, Program Coordinator
鈥淚鈥檇 like to see [the students] go where they want to go. Their success is my goal.鈥
鈥 Brian Stanley, Construction Electrician Coordinator
Available Training 鈥 Norfolk
Skilled Trades
Skilled Trades
Construction Electrician
Blending practical experience with foundational knowledge, Centura College鈥檚 Construction Electrician program is designed to prepare students for diverse entry-level roles, including smart home installer, deck electrician, marine electrician, and commercial electrician. Career opportunities span multiple industries, such as electrical contracting, wiring installation, construction, manufacturing, independent contracting, and government service.
- Diploma
- Program length: 12 months
- Day courses: between 8:30am 鈥 2:30pm
- Night courses: between 5:30pm 鈥 11:30pm
Electrical Lineworker
Are you ready to power up new career opportunities in the utility industry? Centura College鈥檚 Electrical Lineworker program trains you to safely handle high-voltage equipment with confidence, work safely at high altitudes, and keep communities running. As an electrical lineworker, you鈥檒l be out in the field, restoring power, and doing the kind of work people rely on every day.
- Certificate
- Program length: 15 Weeks
- Day courses: between 8:30am 鈥 4:00pm
Student Resources
Accreditations, approvals and memberships
- Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
- Certified by the U.S. Department of Education to participate in Federal Title IV programs
- Department of Professional Occupational Regulation (DPOR)
- Department of Veterans Affairs Yellow Ribbon Program
- Military Tuition Assistance
- Virginia Career Works Hampton Roads Region 鈥 Workforce Investment Opportunity Act (WIOA)
- State Approving Agency for Veterans Education and Training
- National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER)
- Student Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The Norfolk campus offers both daytime and evening class schedules to accommodate students with different work or family commitments.
Students train in fully equipped labs that simulate real-world settings, including electrical wiring stations, and lineworker training equipment.
Yes. Career Services assists with job placement, resume preparation, and interview skills. Students may also earn certifications like NCCER, OSHA, and CPR/BLS.
Yes. Financial aid is available to those who qualify, including federal grants, loans, and scholarships. The campus has staff who help students complete the FAFSA and explore funding options.
Yes. The Norfolk campus accepts VA education benefits and participates in military tuition assistance programs, providing support for active-duty service members and veterans.
You can schedule a campus tour or request more information by calling the Norfolk campus directly or submitting a request form through the Centura College website.