Mission & Vision

The Peninsula Construction Academy will strengthen the technical, leadership, supervisory and manage-ment skills of the human resources that have chosen a career in the construction industry.  The program has been created through a business and education partnership program to increase the competitiveness of the area's construction industry by promoting the industry among emerging and existing workforce while enhancing the recruitment, development and retention initiatives of a growing industry.

Career Exploration

The construction industry is one of the Peninsula's main economic engines and is expected to experience above average demand for human resource recruitment and development for the foreseeable future.  The demand for both new construction education, housing, retail and infrastructure improvement is placing increased pressure on area construction companies to augment their existing workforces. The opportunities for a long-term career in construction and construction management are bright.  If you are investigating entry-level or management opportunities in this industry, you may find the following links beneficial. Our thanks to Know How Virginia  and Virginia Views for the career profiles.

Business Executive	Cabinet Maker	Carpenter	Drywall Installer
Electrician	Equipment Operator	Estimator	Foreman
Framer	HVAC Technician	Mason	Plant Maintenance
Plumber	Project Supervisor	Project Superintendent	Roofer
Siding Installer	Supply Salesperson	Truck Driver	Welder

Team

The Peninsula Construction Academy is managed by Thomas Nelson Community College and New Horizons Regional Education Center staff members with over 75 years of Technical and Business Education experience.  Contact information is provided for your convenience.

	Patricia P. Taylor, Dean Mathematics, Engineering & Technologies Thomas Nelson Community College 99 Thomas Nelson Dr. Hampton, Virginia 23666	Contact Info: 757.825.2898 E-Mail www.tncc.edu
	Dave Taylor, Director Apprenticeship & Adult Training New Horizons Regional Education Center 520 Butler Farms Rd. Hampton, Virginia, 23666	Contact Info: 757.766.1101 E-Mail www.nhrec.org
	Dave Creamer, Principal Hampton Campus New Horizons Regional Education Center 520 Butler Farms Rd Hampton, Virginia  23666	Contact Info: 757.766-1100 (ext 305) E-Mail www.nhrec.org
	Roger Tomlinson, Principal Newport News Campus New Horizons Regional Education Center 13400 Woodside Ln. Newport News, Virginia  23608	Contact Info: 757.874.4444 (ext 505) E-Mail www.nhrec.org