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Information Technology (IT) & Computer Services Strand
Network Administration
& Cyber Defense
Cybersecurity is an issue facing every person and every business. The Virginia Beach Advanced Technology Center (ATC) Network Administration and Cyber Defense program for Virginia Beach City Public High School students focuses on the creation, management of networks which includes computers and the Internet of Things devices in year one. Year two deals with the defense of these networks by learning how vulnerabilities become exploits through hands-on ethical hacking labs that allow students to design and protect systems against these very threats.
Join the teacher in learning about the curriculum,
projects, competitions, and the job market for careers in Cybersecurity
6:30 Meeting Zoom Link:
Time: 06:30 PM
Meeting ID: 828 9361 8825
Passcode: 230437
7:00 Meeting Zoom Link:
Time: 7:00 PM
Meeting ID: 828 0741 4084
Passcode: 267042
Software & Game Development
Join the teacher and students of the Virginia Beach Advanced Technology Center (ATC) Software and Game Development program to learn about coding and game development opportunities. For coding, we develop in C#, SQL, Java, and a little bit of HTML/CSS. For game development, we use Game Maker, Unity, and RPG Maker game engines. Visit with us to chat and get your questions answered. In addition, you can see the students demonstrate the tools we use and show off their work.
6:30 Meeting Zoom Link:
Join Zoom Meeting
Time: 6:30 PM
Meeting ID: 860 1609 1238
Passcode: 218996
7:00 Meeting Zoom Link:
Join Zoom Meeting
Time: 7:00 PM
Meeting ID: 860 1609 1238
Passcode: 218996
Web Design Foundations
Join the teacher and students of the Virginia Beach Advanced Technology Center (ATC) Web Design program to learn about this unique coding and design course. HTML, CSS and JavaScript as well as design and graphics concepts are taught in this high school class. Visit with us to chat with the students, get your questions answered and see some of our projects.
6:30 Meeting Zoom Link:
Join Zoom Meeting
Time: 6:30 PM
Meeting ID: 848 1450 8635
Passcode: 160766
7:00 Meeting Zoom Link:
Join Zoom Meeting
Time: 7:00 PM
Digital Design &
Marketing Strand
Digital Design
Join an exciting discussion about the Digital Design class at the ATC. Learn about the software, technology, projects, certifications and employment opportunities offered to Digital Design students!
6:30 Meeting Zoom Link:
Time: 6:30 PM
Meeting ID: 816 3507 3632
Passcode: 583934
7:00 Meeting Zoom Link:
Time: 7:00 PM
Meeting ID: 816 3507 3632
Passcode: 583934
Marketing & Entrepreneurship
Welcome to the Marketing and Entrepreneurship Program with the Virginia Beach Advanced Technology Center! Our class learns about real-world business operations and marketing strategies daily. The students are DECA members who study and compete for local, state, and national championships as well as gain networking opportunities with their peers. The Advanced Technology Center allows students to sit for Nationally Recognized Certification exams that enhance their resume! The Marketing and Entrepreneurship Program is a two-year investment in building and enhancing their business and marketing skills for any career-field that they choose in life!
6:30 Meeting Zoom Link:
Time: 6:30 PM
Meeting ID: 876 8301 3258
Passcode: 724161
7:00 Meeting Zoom Link:
Meeting ID: 831 1766 7077
Passcode: 504629
Hospitality & Tourism Management
Hospitality and Tourism Management is an exciting two-year dual enrollment program with Tidewater Community College and the Virginia Beach Advanced Technology Center. Virginia Beach City Public Schools High School students can earn 28 college credit hours, gain industry specific work experience and have lots of fun while learning!
6:30 Meeting Zoom Link:
Time: 6:30 PM
Meeting ID: 840 3830 3418
Passcode: 220781
7:00 Meeting Zoom Link:
Time: 7:00 PM
Meeting ID: 814 7172 2396
Passcode: 759076
FAQs Session
7:30-8:00
Join our ATC Director, Mike Taylor, for a live FAQ session.
Zoom Link:
Time: 7:30-8:00 PM
Meeting ID: 811 9312 3650
Passcode: 005161
The courses that comprise the Virginia Beach Advanced Technology Center Architecture, Engineering & Manufacturing Strand are: Engineering Technology I and II, Engineering Design, Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Architectural Design, Modeling and Simulation, and Game Character Design. The five teachers in this strand prepared presentations for each of their specific courses. Teachers discuss the careers for which they prepare their Virginia Beach Public Schools high school students and the content and scope of their courses. Please click HERE or click on the CADD link directly above to view this presentation.
• Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering
• Engineering Technology
• Modeling & Simulation
• Game Character Design
Engineering Design and
Architectural Design
Mrs. Hess, Virginia Beach Advanced Technology Center (ATC) Engineering Design and Architectural Design instructor describes the content of both of the courses she teaches at the ATC. Engineering Design is a prerequisite for Architectural Design, and in both courses, students practice skills and build portfolios to prepare for careers in engineering, architecture and construction or manufacturing.
6:30 Meeting Zoom Link:
Time: 06:30 PM
Meeting ID: 843 4648 8985
Passcode: 724073
7:00 Meeting Zoom Link:
Time: 7:00 PM
Meeting ID: 881 0783 5226
Passcode: 594371
Advanced Technology Center
Michael D. Taylor, Director
1800 College Crescent, Virginia Beach, VA 23453 | Phone 757.648.5800 | Fax 757-468-4235 | e-mail atc@vbschools.com | © 2021 VBCPS All rights reserved.
