Work, Training, and Certificate Programs

Arlington Teens  Arlington county government sponsored resource for high school students: https://teens.arlingtonva.us/internships/  and  https://teens.arlingtonva.us/jobs/,

Arlington Employment Center Job Board https://jobboard.arlingtonva.us/page/teen-job-fair

Job Corp offers free education, a living allowance, housing, and vocational training. This is a good way to explore career options. They have centers/campuses all  over and trains individuals for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

Virginia Workforce Connection (VAWC) An online source to connect with potential employers, search for jobs, find training opportunities, and research wage data along with industry and occupational trends.

Virginia Department of Labor and Industry   Promoting safe, healthful workplaces, best employment practices, job training opportunities through registered apprenticeship.

Virginia Jobs Board Explore employment opportunities with state agencies, colleges, and universities.

Youth.gov  U.S. Government sponsored web page of resources for youth and summer employment

VOCATIONAL & TECHNICAL SCHOOL INFORMATION

• Air Conditioning Contractors of America
  A database of HVAC schools throughout the United States
• Cosmetology Schools 
  A database of cosmetology programs
• Culinary Schools and Programs
  A clickable map to find culinary arts programs throughout the United States
• Database of Vocational Schools
  A database of private post-secondary vocational schools in all 50 states. It is organized first by State, then by training occupation
• Heavy Equipment Training Schools  Information about schools that offer training on heavy machinery and equipment.
• Medical & Health Programs. Health care schools.
• National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation
  A database of all certified automotive, auto body, truck, and alternative fuel schools in the United States
• Radiologic Training Programs
  The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology provides a directory of training programs throughout the United States.
• Registered Nursing Organization  Information on nursing specialties, salary, education, interview skills, testing information, by state and by Nursing program.
• SEAFARER Opportunities for employment aboard all types of vessels, including deep sea cargo vessels, tankers, military support ships, Great Lakes vessels, cable ships, tugboats, passenger ferries and more.
• Trade School Search A database of trade programs, including medical, dental, personal trainers, electricians, etc
• Vocational Information Center Explore vocational and technical careers, find a trade school or look at the current job market.
• Year Up
  A one-year, intensive training program that provides urban young adults 18-24, with a unique combination of technical and professional skills, college credits, an educational stipend and corporate apprenticeship

SCHOLARSHIPS, LOANS, & GRANTS FOR PROFESSIONAL, VOCATIONAL, & TECHNICAL SCHOOL

• Vocational School Scholarship Information
• Grants & Programs through the Federal Government

Arlington Public Schools does not sponsor, endorse, recommend or screen the individuals or companies whose offers are posted here. Families and students are reminded that they need to complete their own research on these individuals or companies to determine if they wish to engage in any of their opportunities or services.