Welcome to the FCPS ACE Newsletter! As one of the top school systems in the nation, Fairfax County Public Schools is dedicated to lifelong learning, providing education and skills for real-life success. When you choose from the hundreds of continuing education classes offered through FCPS Adult & Community Education, you're positioning yourself for career advancement and personal fulfillment. We hope you enjoy this informative content, and find new ways to enrich your life!
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Happy New Year, from FCPS Adult & Community Education!
Where will your learning adventure take you in 2026? Whatever your career advancement or enrichment interests, you can rely on FCPS ACE to be your trusted travel partner to guide you on your journey.
We're very excited to offer you a wide range of new programs and courses in 2026.
At the top of our list are 15 new, advanced career training programs that combine expert instruction with Virtual Reality (VR) headsets for "hands-on" realistic simulations and practice! From Die Setting to Welding, these manufacturing and skilled trade VR courses give you an immersive experience that bridges the gap between flexible, online learning and real-world training.
Also new in '26 is an Electrical 2 Apprenticeship class taught live, but fully online, twice a week, by expert instructor Joseph Wolfe. With this live, virtual course, you can continue your Electrical Apprenticeship training from wherever you are, without the worry of commuting to class after work. All of ACE's Apprenticeship courses are now open for registration, with this term's classes beginning the week of February 23, 2026.
Of course, the excitement at ACE doesn't stop at career advancement courses. We know you like to have fun with learning too!
Check out some of our new Culinary, World Language, or Personal Health classes below, opening in 2026 for your learning enjoyment!
From all of us here at FCPS ACE, we wish you the best of what 2026 has to offer, and we look forward to our learning journey together!
Your partner in learning,
Paul Steiner,
ACE Administrator
In this four-session workshop, you’ll learn how to brainstorm meaningful topics, develop a powerful hook, scrawl a superlative narrative, and gain invaluable editing skills to make your essay clear and concise. Topics include admissions expectations, showcasing personal strengths, and developing an engaging and confident writing voice. Through guided instruction, you’ll have a polished, knockout essay ready to sell to the university of your dreams.
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In this fun, hands-on, 2-hour class, an expert in rapid-recipe methods for traditional breads will show you how to make bagels from scratch, including the classic boiling step. Designed for busy bakers, you’ll learn techniques that make it possible to create these iconic bagels in about an hour at home!
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Love can save a life! And you and your love (or just a friend!) can learn to save a life together with a BOGO 1/2-OFF offer on CPR Classes held the week of February 14th. Use the code HEARTSAVER when you sign up for these special CPR/AED/First Aid classes held during Valentine's Week and learn how you can keep someone's heart beating!
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Learn Spanish Online with a live instructor! Get personal attention and conversation in a live, online class twice a week, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with expert instructor Ximena Peralta Rocha. Class starts January 13, 2026 so enroll today!
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 Want to learn on your own schedule? FCPS ACE offers hundreds of online, self-paced courses you can take 24/7, when it's convenient for you! Whether you're seeking Industry Certifications in Business, Trades or Healthcare careers, or just want to learn something fun on your own time, go to www.fcpsace.org to browse all the affordable and convenient courses to meet your specific needs.
The Fairfax County Public Schools Adult & Community Education program (FCPS ACE) empowers individuals, organizations, and the community to build brighter futures with accessible and affordable workforce development and training programs, flexible online education, and lifelong learning opportunities. FCPS ACE embraces diversity and welcomes all students. Through FCPS ACE courses, you can increase your skill, raise your value, and enrich your life!
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