Continuing Education and Test Prep Classes Available for Trades Professionals
Applying for your contractor's license? In the Commonwealth of Virginia, contractors must complete an eight hour basic business class as part of the licensing process. Fulfill your requirement through ACE.
Preparing for your tradesman licensing exam? Taking one of our exam prep classes might be just what you need to help ensure success.
If you already are licensed and need continuing education credit to renew your license, ACE offers courses for all the trades.
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The Apprenticeship Program
Get the skills you need to learn a trade - progress from novice to expert through the Apprenticeship program.
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School closings
Classes will not meet when FCPS schools are closed due to bad weather, holidays, or emergencies.
For information about closings:
call 703.658.1203
watch Channel 21
check www.fcps.edu
If your class is canceled due to inclement weather or other emergency, it will automatically be re-scheduled for one week later at the same time and place unless you are notified otherwise. If you are attending a class with several sessions, attend your next scheduled class meeting.
To receive e-mail notification of school closings, sign up for Keep in Touch.
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Be in the know
Fairfax County provides a wealth of emergency-related information; you can also subscribe to their e-mail alerts.
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Greetings!
The construction industry is already showing positive signs of economic recovery. According to the Washington Business Journal, construction is predicted to increase 11% next year attributable to housing and public works construction.
Prepare now for the recovery anticipated in 2010. Our new professional series, online learning, and accelerated programs are designed to help you meet your career goals.
Wishing you prosperity and success.
Your friends at ACE
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Supervision and Project Management
Creating new job opportunities
CareerBuilder recently named construction management as one of the three best jobs in infrastructure to help rebuild and modernize America.
To help meet demand, the Apprenticeship Related Instruction program is offering courses in supervisory skills and project management (PM) beginning this winter. Each course can be completed in three sessions.
For details ~ Soft Skills for the Construction Industry
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Electrical Apprentices Receive Scholarships
Outstanding students recognized
Gift-giving came early this year for first-year electrical apprentices Marbi Alvarez and Jerry Cuesta. They are the proud recipients of The Dennis Fitzgerald Scholarship Fund for 2009.
These applicants were selected based on the quality of their academic records, career objectives, letters of recommendation, and extracurricular activities. Each will receive a generous $2,500 scholarship to use toward their electrical apprenticeship coursework.
We wish them all the best in their future studies.
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Apprenticeship Receives ATEF Accreditation
National recognition adds value
On November 16, the Apprenticeship Related Instruction program was granted status as an Accredited Training and Education Facility (ATEF) by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). NCCER provides the only nationally recognized curriculum and skills verification system available to the construction industry. Students with NCCER credentials become part of the national registry, which enables employers to verify their skill sets and experience. 
NCCER accreditation recognizes training organizations that meet standards of competency warranting public and professional confidence. Qualified instructors are evaluated through a review of education, experience licensure, and certification.
The Apprenticeship staff is proud of this recent accomplishment and the added credibility it brings to apprenticeship students, the curriculum, and the program.
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Carpentry Outlook
Growth rate of 10 percent anticipated
Carpenters are involved in many different kinds of construction - from the building of highways and bridges to the installation of kitchen cabinets. Carpenters construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures made from wood and other materials. About 32 percent of all carpenters (the largest construction trade) are self-employed. Between three and four years of both on-the-job training and classroom instruction are usually needed to become a skilled carpenter. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 10 percent growth rate in this trade.
ACE carpentry classes are offered throughout the year and are held at the Bryant Adult Center in Alexandria. Register now for January classes.
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Plumbing Classes Offered Online
Study anytime, anywhere
Apprenticeship Related Instruction is pleased to announce its partnership with Contren® Connect with the introduction of online classes for plumbing professionals. NCCER and publishing partner Pearson Education have developed Contren® Connect, an online training solution for craft professionals.
Online training provides virtual e-books including features such as online lectures, audio summaries, and video presentations that reinforce key concepts and bring content to life - a perfect complement to classroom and lab activities.
Online learning provides a convenient, alternative method of meeting state course requirements. Contact the Apprentice office at 703-658-2700 to register. | |
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