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New ~ 2009

See what's new in 2009 and kick off the New Year with an educational investment. By adding the knowledge, creativity, and camaraderie of a class to your 2009 experience you'll reap dividends for years to come.
 
 Weather or Not
 
 
Classes are not held when Fairfax County Public Schools are closed for bad weather or other emergencies. 
 
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       Jan. 19-20 
       Feb. 16
       April 6-12 
 
 
Greetings!
The New Year brings hope and opportunity, but as always, time is limited. We are here to help you with career training to update your current skills and to add new skills. 
 
Please see the "Hire Power" article below for more details.  
 
Your friends at ACE.
January 9 - Registration Deadline
Register for mid-year courses starting next week.
 
Apprenticeship is offering several mid-year courses that start next week, but you need to be enrolled by Friday, January 9. Newly hired apprentices who missed the September 2008 deadline can take Electricity 1, HVAC-R 1 or Plumbing 1. These classes meet more frequently and end in early summer. You will then be able to join the September 2008 students as they enter second level courses in September 2009.
 
Journey workers from any trade can choose to expand their skill set by taking the most extensive blueprint reading class available locally. Electrical journey workers can get a head start on their colleagues by taking the 2008 National Electrical Code class.
 
Whatever your choice, act now!
Hire Power
Optimize your employability 
 
Now is the time to cross train, get your trade license, take supervisory training, or add office skills to your portfolio. Invest in yourself! Show your current supervisor, or potential new supervisor, that you are a serious professional worthy of their attention!
 
ACE provides a multitude of courses for enhancing your professional growth and employability. Explore some options through these links:   

Blueprint Reading
National Electrical Code
Electrical Continuing Education
HVAC Continuing Education
Plumbing Continuing Education
Gasfitters Continuing Education
 
You can write your own success story in 2009. 
Tech Savvy
Optimize your technical know-how 

The digital age connects us with people, information, and images in amazing ways. Why struggle on your own to get up to speed when a class on blogging, Windows XP, digital media, or Googling can help you make the most of today's tools? 
 
2009, the year to get tech savvy!
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