Get Your Start at Brooks Crossing Innovation + Opportunity Center
The Brooks Crossing Innovation + Opportunity Center (BCIOC) is a unique career and active learning center offering opportunities for visitors in a modern facility of state-of-the-art equipment and experienced professionals. Conveniently located at 550 30th Street, Suite 101 & 102, within the Southeast Community at the Brooks Crossing shopping center, BCIOC operates on the first floor of a new, four-story office building adjacent to Newport News Shipbuilding’s digital shipbuilding offices on the upper floors.

Two Labs, Endless Opportunities
Innovation Lab
- Free and open to the public
- STEAM and Entrepreneurship classes for all ages
- Individual training in specialties
- STEAM Experiences
- Schedule Recording studio
- Laser & vinyl cutters
- Virtual reality experiences
- Woodworking & sewing
Opportunity Center
- Free and open to the public
- Computers available and free Wi-Fi
- Job leads and career guidance
- Adult education and literacy
- High school diploma or GED assistance
- Money & financial management
- Training and skills development
See the Many Ways We Can Help You!
Our goal is to empower people of all ages build the futures they want. From classes to certifications to hands-on experience and training in exciting careers, Brooks Crossing wants to help you develop and use your skills and creativity to strengthen your own life and our community.