Advanced Technology Institute Named to ‘Best for Vets: Colleges’ List

Military-affiliated ATI faculty and staff attend a Veterans Day ceremony at nearby ECPI University. Advanced Technology Institute (ATI) is pleased to announce its inclusion in Military Times’ 2023 “Best for Vets: Colleges” list. Nearly a third of students currently enrolled at ATI are military service members or veterans.  The “Best for Vets” rankings are based on responses from  [...]

ATI Accepts Generous Donations of Camaro and Impala from Hendrick Automotive Group

On Thursday, April 7, 2022, Advanced Technology Institute (ATI) students were thrilled to receive two new “toys” in the form of a Chevrolet Camaro and Impala to be used in the Automotive Technician Program at ATI. The cars were generously donated from local Rick Hendrick Chevrolet and Cadillac dealers. “We’re proud to have Hendrick Automotive  [...]

ATI Ranked #3 of 1,800 in Military Friendly School Report

2022-23 Military Friendly® Schools Report Released The 2022-23 Military Friendly® School rankings are out! Advanced Technology Institute (ATI) has been designated the #3 overall school in the Non Traditional Schools category with a gold ranking as a 2022-23 Military Friendly® School. Why are designations like Military Friendly® important? For service members and their families, The Military  [...]

What Machines Are Used in Construction: Are They All Heavy Vehicle?

Urbanization is the process of moving rural populations more closely together. There are still amazing opportunities for growth in urban areas around the world. Heavy construction vehicles are a vital part of this growth. Big machines allow construction firms to create the urban neighborhoods of tomorrow. What are some of the most common heavy vehicle  [...]

Are Heavy Vehicles Difficult to Work On: What Training Will I Need?

Heavy vehicles are critical to many industrial activities, including large-scale commerce, farming, construction, mining, forestry, landscaping, transportation, as well as land clearing. A heavy vehicle is defined as a vehicle that has a gross vehicle mass (weight when fully loaded) exceeding 4.5 tons. These vehicles use diesel and need special maintenance provided by heavy vehicle  [...]

Truck Driving School Requirements in Virginia: Am I Eligible?

Ah, the call of the open road. Some say America’s truck drivers are the last of a dying breed. A group of free-wheeling professionals who refuse to be contained. They’ve traded cubicles for well-equipped cabins. They know their routes like the backs of their hands–and they’re carrying the country’s bright future in their trailers. Today’s  [...]