PluggedIn Virginia Education Paraprofessional Program
Looking for Career Direction?
Get "Plugged In" to a career as a Education Paraprofessional, commonly know as a teacher's aide.
If you need your GED, and have an interest in the education field, this may be the program for you. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and interested candidates should contact the PRACEP office. (info@pracep.org) for information and registration. The admission procedure includes official registration with PRACEP, an assessment to determine eligibility, and an interview.
Participants receive:
- Their GED® (if not a high school graduate)
- Soft Skills Training
- Microsoft Office Certificate
- Job Skills Coaching
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Official Industry-Recognized Paraprofessional Certification
This program meets several evenings per week, plus occasional Saturdays. Attendance is mandatory.
Successful candidates may find employment in a school system or similar venue as a teacher's aide. Paraprofessionals enjoy job security and good benefits.
This program is offered free of charge to qualified participants (including all books and test certification fees). It is funded with a PluggedInVA grant through the Commonwealth of Virginia (funded in large part by the Virginia Lottery).
If interested, please contact the PRACEP office at
540-718-8243, or 540-718-8230.
For downloadable flyer, click on link below.
