Tidewater Community College is one of the 27 institutions that was named Center of Excellence. Author: Mike Gooding Updated: 6:18 PM EDT May 24, 2021
NORFOLK, Va. When it comes to national defense and the Hampton Roads economy, a local college is doing its part, preparing the workers of tomorrow.
Tidewater Community College is one of 27 academic institutions in 16 states and one U.S. territory to receive the designation from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration as a Center of Excellence for Domestic Maritime Workforce Training and Education.
Authorized under the National Defense Authorization Act of 2018, the program is designed to assist the maritime industry in gaining and sustaining a well-trained labor force while enhancing diversity and inclusion in the industry.