Virginia program provides free tuition for community college students News 3 and last updated 2021-03-31 17:23:11-04 HAMPTON ROADS, Va.â Marcus Moody found a passion for welding and a new career path when he needed it most. âI previously worked in the banking industry, but during the recession I lost my job, so I had to find another job,â Moody said. He graduated from Tidewater Community College with a certificate in welding and has worked in machine shops and for private contractors. He even came back to his alma mater as a part-time instructor. âOnce you learn it [a skill or trade], no one can take it from you and you can use it throughout the rest of your life,â he said.