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

The purpose of LIFT is to provide apartment-based Independent Living and Support Services to help foster care youth, ages 17-21, transition from residential care to independent living. Youth receive housing, vocational and educational services, life skills training, therapeutic services (counseling, therapy and/or substance abuse education), and the development of a network of support services in the community. LIFT is licensed for 25-beds for males & females transitioning from the foster care system to independent living in the community.

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.

The ACE Center at Highland Springs prepares students for employment and further education. One or two year block courses in skill-based programs are offered to Henrico County students to prepare them for job entry skills.

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.

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 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 educational opportunities as a two year institution of higher education. Offers Associate Degree, one year Certificate programs, distance learning, and job training programs.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Career & Technical Education (CTE) describes classes that are designed to prepare students for the workforce. But today's CTE isn't your grandfather's vocational education. While CTE continues to prepare students to directly enter the workforce through certification in building trades, welding, cosmetology and more, additional programs have been added that serve to prepare students for further education and college

Provides vocational and technical education as well as continuing education courses to Tazewell residents. Offers job skills preparation: resume writing, job applications, how to locate a job, interviewing skills, getting and keeping a job. Provides a review of basic math and English skills.

Provides a local, public education system offering vocational/technical education programs.

Provides regular education programs for grades kindergarten through twelve and special education and vocational programs for ages two through twenty one. Provides vocational technical and adult GED education programs. Offers continuing education opportunities. Facilities are available for community rental.

Achieve assists people with disabilities or disadvantages achieve greater independence and self-esteem through vocational training and employment.

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.

Burton offers in-depth study not available in other classes; hands-on experiences, integrated curriculum, enriching experiences, travel opportunities, specialized training and internships. Many programs offer dual-enrollment. Most first year students miss only one class at their base school while earning two credits at Burton.

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

Career and technical education for high school students. Offers instruction in auto body repair, auto mechanics, cosmetology, data processing, electronics, food services, health occupations, TV communications, masonry, welding, utility/heavy duty construction technology, carpentry, emergency medical technology, computer network administration and PC technology. Adult education is also offered through the Pruden Center.