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Ways a Business or an Organization Can Partner With the Arlington Career Center
If you would like to partner with us, please contact Nicole DeRocco (nicole.derocco@apsva.us)
What type of work-based learning experience would you like to participate in?
Arlington Tech Capstone Internships
Arlington Tech students complete a year-long, 280-hour Capstone internship and/or project their senior year to apply and advance their knowledge in a pursued career pathway in a real-world setting.
PEP Program Internships
Students complete year-long internships at a variety of Arlington County businesses and organizations. PEP students are ages 18-22 and complete internships on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays from 10 am. to 1 pm
Job Shadow
Allows a student to follow and observe an employee in their role.
Mentorship
Provide guidance and direction to a mentee.
Externship
Temporary job training, usually 6 weeks or less (minimum 40 hours).
School Based Enterprise
An entrepreneurial operation within a school setting (ex. school store, student run credit union)
Entrepreneurship
Helping a student set up a business.
Clinical Experience
Actively involved with patients and their care.
Cooperative Education
Combine classroom experience with practical, hands-on experience.
Youth Registered Apprentice
Ages 16 and 17 – work-based learning through the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry.
Registered Apprenticeship
18 years old > work-based learning through the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry.
Workshops
Seminar, hands-on experience, sharing expertise.
Resume Building
Teaching resume writing or critiquing resumes.
Mock Interviews
Practice interview questions with students and provide feedback.
Field Trips
Enrichment and extensions to classroom instruction.
Benefits of Partnering with Arlington Career Center
- Build a strong future workforce with students who have practiced collaboration, creativity, critical thinking and communication
- Enhance your company or organizations image by providing a valued service to our students and community.
- Nurture and recruit high quality talent early