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Centura Chesapeake has got Your Back When You’re in Knead

Posted by on Jul 30, 2019 in Centura Chesapeake, Centura College, Community Connections, Massage Therapy, Press Release

The grand opening of the new clinic is open to the public. The facility provides students with hands-on experience and the community with access to affordable massages.

Written by Jul DeGeus

Centura College’s Chesapeake campus  invites the community to attend the grand opening of their Massage Therapy Clinic and Spa on Thursday, August 15th, from 11:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. The event will take place at 932 Ventures Way in Chesapeake and is free and open to the public.

At the grand opening, visitors can take campus tours, enjoy a luncheon and receive free massages. Active students, alumni and bodyworkers from the Chesapeake community will have the opportunity to network face to face with employers who have immediate openings. Prospective students can view demonstrations and talk with employers about occupational possibilities within the industry, to include: clinics, spas, physician offices, hotels, fitness centers, cruise ships and personal businesses. Prizes will be raffled out to attendees, while supplies last.

“We are looking to grow our Massage Therapy program, because employers are calling us every day looking for our graduates! Massage Therapy is one of the fastest growing professions in the health care and wellness industry and we’re looking to do our part by training the next generation of massage therapists,” reported Ashley Oden, Campus Executive Director of Centura College, Chesapeake. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for massage therapists is expected to grow by 26% by the year 2026.

At Centura College’s Massage Therapy Clinic and Spa, clients can expect a tranquil and relaxing atmosphere while receiving their massage services by a student at comparable rate. “At Centura, the clinic simulation is an integral part of the curriculum as students prepare for employment in the massage therapy field,” states Oden. The Massage Therapy Clinic and Spa provides an opportunity for students to practice, refine and display the skills they have developed throughout their program. Students receive training based on sound evidence, ancient principles, ethical guidelines and professional integrity.

For more information regarding Centura College’s Massage Therapy program, contact the campus at (757) 549-2121.

About Centura College

Centura College has been part of an organization dedicated to helping men and women develop careers since 1969. By training working adults in healthcare, technology, business, and trades, they connect communities with some of the fastest growing career fields in today’s marketplace. The school offers professional facilities, knowledgeable instructors, day or evening classes, job placement assistance and is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). To learn more, visit www.CenturaCollege.edu or like them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/centura.edu.

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Nailed It: Carpentry Now Offered at Centura Norfolk

Posted by on Jul 9, 2019 in Centura College, Centura Norfolk, Community Connections, Press Release, Skilled Trades, Skilled Trades Careers

As skilled trades employers continue to face issues finding qualified technicians to fill open positions, Centura College is answering the call for help.

African American woman carpenter working in the workshop

Written by Jul DeGeus

Centura College’s Norfolk campus is now offering a Carpentry training program. This joins the campus’s existing programs offered, including Dental Assisting, Health Information Technology, Medical Assisting and Constriction Electrician.

The Carpentry program provides students with the technical skills to build, install and/or repair residential, commercial, and industrial structures such as floors, walls, roofing, windows, and doors as well as interior and exterior building structures. Students who graduate from this program will have learned how to construct, repair and install building framework and structures made from wood and other building materials.

Students will learn how to safely use the tools of the trade to assist with cutting and shaping wood, plastic, fiberglass or drywall. Hands-on, and troubleshooting applications in a classroom and lab setting are also presented to include various angle cuts, assembling and aligning walls, building roof systems, blueprint reading, and the safe usage of various hand and power tools needed for this trade.

Areas of study include construction drawings, framing, floor systems, roofing, ceilings, moisture protection, rigging practices, drywall, cabinetry, concrete forms, interior and exterior finishes, site preparation, and crew leadership. Additionally, students will learn mathematical calculations necessary to plan and build structures, and soft skills to include communication skills, team work and professionalism.

Students will have the opportunity to complete the Occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-hour safety certification including the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) Levels I, II, III and CPR/ Basic Life Support.

For more information regarding Centura College’s Carpentry program, contact the campus at (757) 853-2121.

About Centura College

Centura College has been part of an organization dedicated to helping men and women develop careers since 1969. By training working adults in healthcare, technology, business, and trades, they connect communities with some of the fastest growing career fields in today’s marketplace. The school offers professional facilities, knowledgeable instructors, day or evening classes, job placement assistance and is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). To learn more, visit www.CenturaCollege.edu or like them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/centura.edu.

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