Career and Vocational Education

ACE Career Development Programs
Online: www.fcps.edu/DIS/OACE
For more information email: business@fcps.edu
Phone: 703-658-1219

Programs offered:
• Training in Medical and Dental fields, Information Technology, Tax Preparation, Administrative Assisting, Accounting, non-apprenticeship trades such as Property Maintenance Technician and other career paths
• Persons starting a new career or wanting to advance in an existing career.

Locations: Various locations in Fairfax County.


Computer CORE, Northern Virginia
Online: www.computercore.org
For more information click here.
Phone: 703-931-7346

Programs offered:
• Volunteers teach adult learners intensive basic computer skills (including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint), job search strategies and soft skills for success in entry-level administrative positions.
• Open to all Northern Virginia residents 18 and over
• Interview required as part of admissions process.

Locations: Classes are held in Alexandria, Falls Church, Fairfax, and Herndon. Click here for details.


Fairfax County Public Schools ACE (Adult & Community Education) Apprenticeship Program
Online: www.fcps.edu/DIS/OACE
For more information email: appren@fcps.edu
Phone: 703-658-2700

Programs offered:
• Trade training to advance an employee from a green helper to a skilled mechanic
• Persons starting a new career or needing to advance in an existing career.

Locations: Various locations in Fairfax County.


Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC)
Online: www.nvcc.edu
For more information email: information@nvcc.edu
Phone: 703-323-3000 or 877-408-2028

Programs offered:
• Continuing Education (American Culture and Language Institute)
• Part-time community program: instruction begins with practical everyday English at lower levels and then transitions into pre-academic English.
• Open to all: Legal permanent residents and undocumented students, au pairs, diplomats, work visa holders
• College ESL and Developmental English: Pre-academic and academic skills – part-time and full-time program, focus on all skills at lower level, on reading and composition skills at higher levels
• Primarily permanent residents, but open to all students with legal status

Locations: Various locations in Northern Virginia.