TCC and the Chesapeake City Schools have expanded the traditional dual enrollment program for their students. The college and schools had featured a series of classes that allowed students to obtain college credit for subjects like English Composition and Environmental Science. However, now there are dozens of offerings - including many which also feature more vocational in nature including the auto body, and welding- where students can earn national certifications which allow them to more quickly enter the job market. One area of study has quickly emerged as being in high demand for employees says TCC professor Eric Beaver: