The program provides numerous careers-technical education classes for students ages 16 through 99 living in Richmond and surrounding areas. Off street parking is provided and program is accessible for the handicapped.

AVR offers twelve Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs that provide students with the necessary skills for higher education or the work-force. Students have the opportunity to earn both a High School Diploma and a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Certificate.

Provides vocational and technical training for high school students and adults. Offers adult continuing education programs in cooperation with Alleghany Highlands Public Schools and Covington City Schools.

Youth Work Experience Coaches to Ensure Success The Goodwill Youth Work Experience program provides work experience and vocational activities to youth, ages 14 to 21, who are economically disadvantaged and at-risk. The program focuses on areas such as developing work maturity skills, writing a resume, interview skills, problem solving skills, and support services. Youth are referred to the Youth Work Experience program by community and state agencies or the local school systems. The program is funded through the Children's Services Act (CSA) and local or state government. The Youth Work Experience program provides: Paid work experience Transportation Leadership development Supportive services Occupational training skills Follow-up services Benefits of the Program Work within the home community leads to understanding of the importance of giving back. Referral from appropriate agency ensures program outcomes match with youth's needs. Provided transportation ensures participation. Paid community work experience is an educational stipend. Four to one ratio ensures personalized attention. Services are provided as needed in a variety of community settings at times that are agreeable to the youth and his/her family.

Provides a jointly operated vocational education center offering courses to high school students and adults. Adults may enter some day programs if space is available. Evening programs include apprenticeship classes/adult education programs.

Vocational program for high school students and adults. Offers: auto collision repair, automotive technician, diesel mechanics, small engine repair, carpentry, masonry, electricity, computer technology, cosmetology, criminal justice, welding, graphic arts, LPN, dental assistance, pharmacy assistance, pre-vocational program (for 9th grade only). GED/Adult education is provided through the Southwest Regional Adult Education Program. Call 1-866-581-9935 for GED/Adult Education services.

Offers a private school for cosmetology.

Provides vocational educational programs that prepare students to transition into higher education or a profession by engaging in the educational process that focus on the needs and interests of students. Programs that are offered cover the area of agriculture education, business and information technology, career connections, family and consumer sciences, technology education, and trade and industrial education.

Provide for the education and employment related needs of limited English proficient adults who live and work in Arlington.

Provides a summer employment program, Teens at Work, to enable young teens to work at area businesses and non-profits. We provide job experience, vocational training, and incentives.

Provides training to develop competent nursing and allied healthcare professionals to meet the human resource needs of Sentara Healthcare. Programs include a baccalaureate program in nursing, associates program in Cardiovascular Technology, a diploma in Surgical Technology, and certificate programs in Nurse Aide, Care Partner and Monitor Surveillance technology.

Apprenticeship program offering an opportunity to learn the shipyard trades through on the job training as well as classroom training.

ACE Center at Hermitage provides career and technical education programs for all students, to assist each student in reaching his/her potential, and to prepare students to be responsible and productive citizens in an ever changing technological world. H.T.C. offers 21 career and technical education programs.

Provides vocational education to students. Offers some continuing education to adults and the community at large. Provides GED options. Offers the following course offerings: cosmetology, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration, computer networking hardware operations, culinary arts, practical nursing, welding, building trades, masonry, graphics imaging technology, electricity and cabling, horticulture, manufacturing systems, marketing, collision repair technology, and automotive servicing technology. Night classes are offered in various courses according to demand.

The goal of the program is to prepare unemployed, underemployed, previously incarcerated persons, and homeless adults for careers in the foodservice industry. The 14-week Culinary Curriculum covers all facets of work in a professional kitchen. The program includes "hands-on" training instructed by an ACF Culinary Coordinator.

Offers free basic skills instruction to adult students,18 and older, living in the counties of Buchanan, Dickenson, Russell, and Tazewell in Virginia. Programs are designed to meet the needs of adults who have not completed high school. Classes are offered in Adult Basic Education/Pre-GED and GED preparation. All classes are free and are conveniently located throughout the region. Offer several certification classes including CNA, Welding, Paraprofessional and ServSafe. Also offer workforce preparation classes, financial literacy, computer skills and the National Career Readiness Certificate.

PVCC offers associate degree programs, career studies certificates, and short-term (FastForward) training programs to gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to enter the workforce, advance your career, or transfer to a four-year college or university.

Community College providing young adults exiting the school divisions and adults already out of school with opportunities to acquire independent living, self-advocacy and employment skills in an integrated college environment. The program is sponsored by various community agencies.

Services are provided for students in grades 7-12 to prepare students for employment and continued education and training for careers in many fields. Co-curricular student organization provide opportunities for students to develop leadership, personal growth and career success.

Provides vocational education programs. Mission is to train well-qualified people, both youth and adult, in technical knowledge, basic manipulative skills and related information so that they may be readily employable or able to transfer into post-secondary institutions. High School/Secondary: (540)434-5961 Adult Education/Continuing Education: (540)434-5962

Maintains a statewide system of apprenticeship training including registration and certification. Program assists employers in developing training programs, providing technical assistance and customer service to existing programs and registering qualified applicants for program participation.

Adult and Community Education offers a wide variety of courses, certificate programs, and career training to adults and children.

Provides a technical and vocational training facility. Offers programs to high school students in: Automotive Technology; Building Trades; Cosmetology and Barbering; Culinary Services; Nursing Health Sciences; Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources; Architectural Design; Business and Information Technology; Engineering Technology; and HVAC-R. ACCREDITED BY: Virginia State Board of Education

Provides students education and training with skills needed to prepare them for the workforce or for post-secondary education. Courses offered include: agriculture, auto body repair, building maintenance, building trades, business, child care, cosmetology, criminal justice, culinary arts, drafting, electricity, family science, horticulture, marketing, networking, nursing, small engine repair, technology, and welding.

Provides educational programs for preschool through 12th grade. Offers adult, vocational, gifted, technical, and special education.