Portsmouth Resident & Ready To Work?

"The Portsmouth@Work program and center has the full support from our team. The Hampton Roads Workforce Council will continue to work with Portsmouth to foster talent."

"I was referred to the Portsmouth@Work Center by a friend and after working with a Workforce Development Specialist, I decided to enroll in Advanced Technology Institute (ATI) 6-week Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training program. ATI assisted me with employment opportunities and with their efforts along with the help of a friend I was able to gain full-time employment with Shoreland, hauling seafood. I am happy with the overall training experience and am now looking to help others take advantage of the training programs that are available through the Portsmouth@Work Center."

"Portsmouth@Work Center gave me my first break into the medical profession. After completion of the program, I received employment."

"I heard about the Portsmouth@Work Center through a friend and after my orientation session was completed, I enrolled into 160 Driving Academy's Commercial Driver's License (CDL) training program. This training program allowed me to attend classes in the evening and go at my own pace which was very helpful. Successful completion of this training program led me to pass DMV's CDL assessment on the first try, resulting in my class A Commercial Driver's license. 160 Driving Academy did offer me employment assistance, but I received a $3 raise at my current employer, Norfolk Truck Center, so as a result, I have been able to utilize my CDL training at work. My overall experience was phenomenal, and I feel lucky to have found this opportunity through the Portsmouth@Work Center."

"I would like to thank the Portsmouth@Work Center for helping me achieve a career goal that I have always wanted to achieve, which was to obtain my Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class A endorsement. I attended 160 Driving Academy for a total of 174 hours and by completing this training, I was also able to obtain my Tanker endorsement. I am thankful to the Excel Campus for the referral that led me to the Portsmouth@Work Center. This is one major goal that I have achieved, so if your goal is to achieve your CDL Class A endorsement, then I suggest that you reach out to the Portsmouth@Work Center. Portsmouth@Work, the City of Portsmouth's Workforce Development Initiative, will save you money and the hassle. If you or anyone that you know are interested in going back to school go to the Portsmouth@Work Center for assistance."

"I would like to thank Portsmouth@Work for helping me accomplish one of my lifelong goals of obtaining my Commercial Drivers License (CDL). 160 Driving Academy was cool, the trainers: John, Jermale, and Tasha gave me the necessary tools that I needed to successfully pass the driving test at DMV. Overall, I would recommend anyone who is trying to get their endorsement to come through Portsmouth@Work and Ms. Sonja Briggs was very helpful."

"I was referred to the Portsmouth@Work Center by a friend and I cane in looking to gain employment, but after inquiring about employment opportunities, I was informed by Ms. Briggs about the Commercial Drivers License (CDL) training that was available. This inspired me to further my education. 160 Driving Academy's CDL training program is a great opportunity to gain meaningful and profitable employment. My goal is to use my certification so that I can drive for Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) or any local transportation company."

"I was referred to the Portsmouth@Work center by a friend, so I contacted Ms. Briggs, who is just as dedicated as I was, about getting my Commercial Drivers License (CDL). It took a lot of patience and dedication for me to overcome all the challenges that came with taking this training, but with assistance from my instructors at 160 Driving Academy, who held me accountable, I was able to obtain my license."

"I would like to thank Ms. Briggs at Portsmouth@Work for taking the time to help me achieve my lifelong dream and Mr. Carl and Tee at 160 Driving Academy for helping me become the first female truck driver in my family. 160 Driving Academy is the place to go! "

"160 Driving Academy was amazing, the trainers: John, Jermale, Saniyah, Jorge, Tasha, and Tee gave me the necessary tools that I needed to successfully pass the driving test at DMV. Ten out of ten, I would recommend 160 Driving Academy and Portsmouth@Work to anyone who is trying to get their Commercial Drivers License (CDL). Speak with Sonja Briggs, she is great to talk to and she will get you straight!"

"I had a good experience at the Virginia Beach Adult Learning Center (ALC) in their Medical Administrative Assistant training program. I learned a lot, the class size was small, we helped each other with our assignments and had fun while doing it. Mrs. Thompson was great, very knowledgeable about the medical field and she was able to provide us with scenarios of potential interactions in the workplace. Ten out of ten I would highly recommend Virginia Beach Adult Learning Center and Portsmouth@Work if you want to start a new career in the medical field."