Welcome to the FCPS ACE Newsletter! As one of the top school systems in the nation, Fairfax County Public Schools is dedicated to lifelong learning, providing education and skills for real-life success. When you choose from the thousands of continuing education classes offered through FCPS Adult & Community Education, you position yourself for career advancement and personal fulfillment. We hope you enjoy this informative content, and find new ways to enrich your life!
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$700 Scholarships Available for Medical Career Classes! |
Good morning,
It's officially back-to-school time! And I don't mean just for the kids.
Career and continuing education for adults is your opportunity to learn something new and move closer to the career you want or the interests that ignite you.
Whether you’re hoping to earn a promotion, explore a different field, return to the workforce, or simply feel more confident in your current role, continuing your education can help you take that next step.
If you’re interested in healthcare, FCPS ACE can help you get started with a $700 scholarship toward a broad range of high-demand medical career fields including:
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Certified Nurse Aide or Clinical Medical Assistant
- Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
- Dental Assistant or Dental Office Manager
- Pharmacy Technician or Phlebotomist
- Optician Certification or Optical Office Manager
- NASM Personal Trainer and many more!
Choose a path to work directly with patients or manage office operations. Learn in-person or online at your own pace. FCPS ACE gives you options... and a financial head-start.
The health and medical field is in critical demand of skilled employees to fill these roles and others, so explore the classes that interest you and apply for your scholarship today.
With FCPS ACE, you can choose courses that fit your interests, meet your schedules, and support your professional goals. You don’t need to have your entire career path figured out — you just need a place to begin!
This back-to-school season, make time for your own growth. Explore FCPS ACE classes in healthcare, business, technology, and more to discover where learning can take you next.
I look forward to learning with you this year!
Paul Steiner,
ACE Administrator
Spend your days surrounded by furry friends and get paid to do it! A career as a Veterinary Assistant is rewarding, and can also be a career path toward Veterinary Tech or Veterinarian that lets you earn while you learn and gain experience in the field. Class starts October 6 in Springfield, or online options are also available.
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From pumpkin spice and buttercream, to knitting and wood turning, you can expand your creative skills and warm up to fall with fun, in-person classes for cooking and crafts. Meet new people and enjoy a new hobby to keep your hands active and your mind sharp.
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Learning Korean can help you connect more deeply with Korean culture and communities, communicate confidently at work or while traveling, and keep your mind active through the rewarding challenge of learning a new language. Online classes, taught live with an expert instructor, start September 22.
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Get unbiased information, not tied to any agent or lender, to prepare you for the complexities of today's real estate market. Understand each step of the home-buying process, or learn how to use AI-driven tools and proven selling strategies to maximize your property’s value.
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This online course is designed for anyone who wants to speak, read, and write Spanish, pronto. You'll learn six easy recipes for gluing Spanish words together to form sentences. In no time at all, you'll be able to go into any Spanish speaking situation and converse with confidence!
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Rapid growth in the health, legal services, management, and other industries has created many job opportunities for administrative assistants. You can master the essentials of managerial and staff support to become an indispensable member of your team to keep your business flowing smoothly.
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Nonprofits, educational institutions, and community organizations rely on grants to fund essential programs. With the the federal fiscal year beginning in October and funding opportunities becoming available across all sectors, skilled grant writers can turn strong ideas into persuasive, fundable proposals, and a can be a flexible, lucrative career path for you.
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Thousands of Affordable Classes Available!
FCPS ACE offers more than 3,000 in-person or online courses to increase your skill, raise your value, and enrich your life! Whether you're seeking Industry Certifications in Business, Trades or Healthcare careers, or just want to learn something fun on your own time, go to www.fcpsace.org to browse all the affordable and convenient courses to meet your specific needs.
The Fairfax County Public Schools Adult & Community Education program (FCPS ACE) empowers individuals, organizations, and the community to build brighter futures with accessible and affordable workforce development and training programs, flexible online education, and lifelong learning opportunities. FCPS ACE embraces diversity and welcomes all students. Through FCPS ACE courses, you can increase your skill, raise your value, and enrich your life!
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