New After-School Resources for Coding in North Arliington

 reposted from ARLnow:

Code Ninjas programming ‘dojo’ planned at Lee Harrison Shopping Center

By Jared Serre, February 26, 2026  

A kid-focused coding academy is in the works at the Lee Harrison Shopping Center, and it’s already enrolling families. Code Ninjas, a programming “dojo” teaching skills like building video games and debugging code, has filed permits to take over a 900-square-foot space on the shopping center’s lower level at 2449 N. Harrison Street. The school plans to open in June, according to its Instagram page.

“At Code Ninjas Arlington, kids don’t just learn how to code — they build games, solve real-world challenges, strengthen critical thinking skills, and gain the confidence to create the future,” wrote the company, which has over 400 locations, including spots in Alexandria and Fairfax County.

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Proposed FCPS Academic and Career Pathways for Skyview HS

 Fairfax County Public Schools has shared potential academic and career-focused pathways as part of its comprehensive academic plans, and STEM-focused advocates will not be disappointed.

from https://www.fcps.edu/skyview :

Potential Academic and Career Pathways

The career pathways and courses below are being recommended for the new high school. While some of these courses are still in development, we are excited to offer unique pathways which will lead to high demand industry credentials and exciting postsecondary opportunities. While the course sequences are recommended for each pathway, students are welcome to move in and out of pathways, as appropriate, based on their interests. 

*Please note that pathway and course information is subject to change.

Click "Read more" below to see the list of courses.

Arlington Career Expo - February 7, 2026

By Arlington Public Schools

Arlington Public Schools Career Expo: February 7, 2026!

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Marymount University Launches Regional Workforce Initiative

 from the Marymount University blog:

Marymount University to lead regional tech workforce initiative with development of NOVATech Works Hub

Posted on January 14, 2026 by adauches

Marymount University has received a grant to lead the development of NOVATech Works, a new regional initiative designed to strengthen Northern Virginia’s technology workforce and create clearer pathways into high-demand tech careers. 

This project is funded in part by GO Virginia, a state-funded initiative administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) that strengthens and diversifies Virginia’s economy and fosters the creation of higher wage jobs in strategic industries.

The project positions Marymount as a central mover in one of the region’s most urgent economic priorities: preparing workers for jobs in emerging and rapidly evolving technology fields.

“As technology becomes more complex and interconnected, the workforce must also change,” said Dr. Diane Murphy, a distinguished professor in the Marymount School of Technology and Innovation who will serve as Project Director for the NOVATech Works initiative. “Many organizations are doing their bit to help in the needed reskilling and upskilling efforts. NOVATech Works will coordinate all these resources, so individuals can see all the options available for them through an AI-enabled hub and motivate them to stay in the area and

APS plans to double student enrollment at Arlington Tech by 2029-30

 from ARLnow:

County school leaders have announced growth plans for the Arlington Tech program, which will include a doubling of the student body by the 2029-30 school year.

At the same time, Arlington Public Schools confirmed Friday, Jan. 16 at 4 p.m. as the application deadline for county students interested in vying for spots at the Arlington Tech program — and other option schools and programs — to have their applications submitted.

County school leaders will use the opening of the new Grace Hopper Center in August to provide the additional space needed for expansion of the Arlington Tech program from 500 to 1,000 students in a four-year process.

According to school leaders:

“This expansion ensures that more students can access Arlington Tech, which blends rigorous academic instruction with innovative Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways in STEM fields and emerging technologies, through project-based learning, dual-enrollment pathways towards an associate’s degree and year-long senior ‘capstone’ through internships with industry partners.”

APS leaders said the expansion comes at a critical time for preparing students for

Invention Virginia / Invention DC Schedules - March/April 2026

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HackBI - Bishop Ireton - January 17-18

 HackBI is an annual hackathon for middle and high school students that has been run by the students of Bishop Ireton High School for 9 consecutive years. At HackBI, you will learn new things and collaborate with others to make your ideas come to life. Check out our FAQ if you have any questions.

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i2i FutureReady Career Exploration Event - March 11-12 - Register by January 9!

 EMPLOYERS SHOULD REGISTER
BY JANUARY 9 !!

See all details at https://virginiaedstrategies.org/instruction-2-industry/

 About the Conference

Today's Students are Tomorrow's Workforce!

The event runs March 11 & 12, 2026, from 10am to 1pm each day at Inova Conference Center in Fairfax, with a different group of students attending on each date! More than 1,600 high school students from eight school divisions in the northern Virginia region will attend this year’s Future Ready Conference!

Participating school divisions include: Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax County, Falls Church, Loudoun, Manassas, Manassas Park, and Prince William.

This dynamic two-day regional event connects students with over 125+ local industry professionals from high-demand career fields. Organized by career clusters, the conference allows students to explore related occupations, see how different career paths connect, and discover the skills and education needed for success.