VocationalThe vocational program prepares students ages 14 (or in 8th grade) to 22 for future employment. Students are involved in on-and-off site training. The on-site training occurs in two vocational workshops and throughout the school building. In the workshop settings students engage in materials-handling activities along with sorting, assembling, and packaging tasks. Students also operate a printing business where newsletters from the community and schools are printed, collated, folded, and stapled. Students also complete various in-school jobs such as delivering mail, folding laundry, and collecting paper and cans for recycling. Students also receive training in the community to reinforce work readiness skills such as following directions, staying on task, asking for help when necessary, and completing assigned tasks. Our community work sites include:
For detailed information about Vocational services with Fairfax County, visit the FCPS Career and Transition Services site.
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