FCPS ACE, Paul D. Steiner

Paul D. Steiner is the Administrator for Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Adult and Community Education (ACE) in Fairfax County, Virginia. An advocate and driver of workforce development and lifelong learning opportunities. As a former carpentry teacher, Steiner brings extensive experience in program and career technical education. Along with overseeing daily operations, Steiner maintains and builds relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to serve the needs of students, employers, and the regional workforce. Known for his ability to keep a strong pulse on trends, Steiner is often asked to contribute to industry panels, events, and media including CNBC. Prior to his tenure at FCPS ACE, Steiner served as the Career and Technical Education Administrator at Manassas City Public Schools and taught construction and carpentry at Prince William County Public Schools.

ACE Apprenticeship Programs

Apprenticeship programs train participants in a skilled trade profession. Apprentices work as full-time paid employees of a registered training sponsor company. Programs include hands-on workplace training and related instruction in a classroom setting. Successful completion of each four-level program culminates in a portable, nationally recognized NCCER credential. ACE Apprenticeship classes are approved by the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) standards for apprenticeship related technical instruction.

• As a full-time employee of the sponsoring employer, a Registered Apprentice completes a minimum of 2,000 hours of supervised on-the-job training and 144 hours of related technical instruction during each year of the apprenticeship
• ACE apprenticeship programs offer a four-level comprehensive curriculum aligned to the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) standards
• Each ACE class meets the annual DOLI related instruction requirement
• Students who earn an apprenticeship certificate are eligible to sit for the corresponding journeyman licensure exam
• Classes meet twice weekly, once online and once in person

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), located in Northern Virginia, is the nation’s 9th largest public school system, serves a diverse population of more than 180,000 students in grades prekindergarten through 12. Fairfax County high schools are recognized annually by the Washington Post as being among the most challenging high schools in the U.S. FCPS is the third largest employer in Virginia, with 24,600 full-time staff positions. Outstanding benefits including medical insurance, dental insurance, retirement plans, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, sick and personal leave, disability programs, and long-term care insurance are available for eligible employees. Staff development and training is available through academy classes, in-service training, and master’s degree cohort programs. Full-time technology support teachers are in each school; additionally, an on-line resource for FCPS students to extend learning beyond the traditional day is accessible through the 24-7 Learning System. “Great Beginnings” provides mentoring to all teachers new to the county, and “Savings for Staff” incentives help to make your relocation an easy one.

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