People who prefer to work with their hands and like tinkering with machines should consider a career as a Medical Service Technician (MST), which is also known as a Biomedical Equipment Technician. This is a position for people who want to work in the healthcare field, but don’t necessarily...
Choosing the Right Trade School: Which Trade School is For You Before deciding which trade school you want to go to, there are many questions that you should ask yourself. Use this blog to help you create a mental, or physical, checklist before picking which trade school is best for...
After over 20 years with Centura College, we say goodbye and good luck to Mr. Tom Luna as he enters retirement. A proud veteran and teacher, we thank Mr. Luna for his many years of service to both our country and our school. Mr. Luna came to Centura College in...
What Does a Medical Billing and Coder Do? Do you have an eye for detail and a love of organization? Are you interested in healthcare but don’t want to be on the front lines? Well, then maybe becoming a medical billing and coding specialist might be the right profession...
Why Become A Wind Turbine Technician? The United States is actively committing itself to renewable energy. Wind turbines and the electric energy systems they power are a big part of this transformation. As the industry grows, many skilled workers will be needed. A large boom of jobs is expected to...
Dr. Jen Martinez-Bentley Back in the good ol’ days, if you had a question, many would turn to an encyclopedia to find the answer. Now, many of us turn to Google to find those same answers. However, if you happen to have a question at Centura Chesapeake, you turn to...
Like Helping People? Why Not Consider Massage Therapy Training? Massage Therapists perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints to promote overall well-being for their clients. Centura College’s Massage Therapy Diploma program teaches students special techniques and massage styles. This massage therapy training also allows students to gain a deep knowledge...
Students opting to work and go to school at the same time should consider taking night classes instead of classes during daytime work hours. Written by Jul DeGeus Have you been debating whether you should go back to school but the thought of balancing day-time classes with work and your...
Written by Ashleen Brydum Last week President Biden released the details of an ambitious plan to increase offshore wind production drastically over the next ten years. Most of these commitments are to take place off the East Coast of the United States. Centura College is uniquely situated to provide the...
Women in trades currently represent a small percentage of the workforce. As the skilled trade job market is projected to grow by 8.4 million jobs by 2029, there are numerous opportunities for women to start or grow a career in the skilled trades industry. Written by Ashleen Brydum With the proper...
