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What Can We Help You Find? 

 

Jobs and Volunteer Positions

Get a Work Permit

Did you know that in Virginia, all 14 and 15 year old workers need to get an Employment Certificate (Work Permit) prior to performing any work. The application process can be completed online at the button below.  

Virginia Employment Certification Application

Resume and Interview Help

Wondering how to go about writing a resume? Check out these videos from the Arlington Employment Center for some helpful tips.

Wondering how to answer common interview questions? Practice for your job interview with these video tips.

 

Activities and Recreation

Art in Arlington

Register for an Art class

Local Artist Opportunities

Tour our Public Art Collection: Arlington is home to more than seventy permanent public art projects

Activities and Events

DJ Classes: Learn the fundamentals of DJ'ing  

Music Production Classes: Learn the basic skills needed to create your own beats on a computer

Arlington Public Library Events for Teens

Recreation resources for individuals with special needs

Want more? Visit the Arlington Parks and Recreation Teen Event Page

Explore the Outdoors

Find a Park: Did you know 99% of all people in Arlington live within a 10-minute walk of a park?

Apply to be a Park Steward 

Sign Up to Remove Invasive Plants

Getting Around

iRide SmarTrip Card: Arlington students with a registered iRide can ride ART bus and (some) Metrobus routes for free.

Catch a VRE Train: Passengers 18 and under can ride any Virginia Railway Express (VRE) train for free when accompanied by a fare-paying adult. Children ages 11-18 riding alone will need a valid school, state, or VRE Reduced Fare ID (application is available at www.vre.org).

 

Planning for the Future 

 

Health Resources

Teen Health Services

The Teen Health Clinic, part of the County's Department of Human Services, is open to all teens, regardless of where you live, your gender, or your sexual orientation. Services are low- or no-cost, and include free condoms, pregnancy prevention education, testing for pregnancy, STIs, HIV, and more. 

 

Additional Resources: 

Food and Shelter

Arlington Food Assistance: find public assistance programs, food pantries, hot meals, and more

Arlington Public Schools free/reduced meals

Housing and Rent Services

Homeless Services

For additional resources, visit the full Arlington Families page