Advanced Technology Institute is a private technical institute in Virginia Beach. Its Maritime Welding Technology programs prepare students for entry-level structural and pipe welding work in shipyards, repair facilities, construction, and related industries. Training uses classroom and laboratory instruction, with ATI reporting that approximately 80% of welding instruction occurs in the shop. Students work in individual booths with steel and aluminum, learn structural and pipe applications, and may earn AWS certifications through on-site testing. ATI also offers an Associate in Occupational Science option that adds leadership, communication, technical writing, and computing coursework.