Continuing Education for adults – local and online

Learning Organizations & Resources:

Arlington Employment Center (AEC) – Job training & employment services. Link to AEC.

Arlington Community Learning – The adult education office of Arlington Public Schools. Includes lifestyle, special interest, technology training, and more. Link to Arlington Community Learning<

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Free & Low Cost Internet Service

• COMCAST – https://www.xfinity.com/learn/internet-service/internet-essentials
• VERIZON – https://www.verizon.com/home/free-verizon-internet/

 

Technology Skills Training (local and online)

Arlington Education and Employment Program (REEP)
Link: https://reep.apsva.us
Location: in-person at Syphax Education Center
Content: basic skills, Microsoft Excel/Word
Tuition: basic skills is free with co-enrollment in intensive English; Excel and Word have standard tuition rates for intensive classes

Arlington Community Learning (Arlington Adult Education)
Link: https://www.apsva.us/arlington-community-learning/
Location: online and various in-person in Arlington
Content: basic skills, Microsoft Office/365, IT skills training, design, and more
Tuition: different per course

Alliance for Arlington Senior Programs
Link: https://friendsofthealliance.org/
Location: in-person in Arlington
Content: Tech classes for seniors to learn how to use a computer and explore the Internet
Tuition: Free 

Arlington County Public Libraries
Link: https://library.arlingtonva.libguides.com/aboutlinkedin
Location: online via LinkedIn Learning
Content: Basic skills, Microsoft Office/365, Google apps, AI, and IT skills training
Tuition: Free

AWS – Amazon Web Services
Link:  Amazon Web Services (AWS) Skills Center
Location: online and in-person
Content: Provides free in-person and virtual instructor-led training on cloud computing and job possibilities in the cloud.
Tuition: Free and paid options

Computer CORE
Link: https://www.computercore.org/
Location: Online
Content: Basic skills, Microsoft Office/365, Google apps, AI, and IT skills training
Tuition: Free
Other: Free computer provided

Skill-Up City of Alexandria and Arlington County
Link: https://alexandriaarlington.skillupamerica.org/
Location: online
Content: Basic skills, MS 365, IT certifications, project management, and many other specialized career training and certifications prep (5,500+ offerings)
Tuition: Free