Learning Centers are located throughout the county where adults meet with teachers to work on the adult' s learning goals. The Computers and Tutors Lab has computer programs and the Volunteer Learning Program offers tutors who work one on one with adults to help accomplish these goals. Classroom instruction is offered during the day at available sites and in schools in the evenings. Some classes are organized for family instruction and others for English-related vocational training. Special programs are organized to meet the needs defined in state and federal contracts as well as grants and contracts with private employers.
Assistance is provided to community groups seeking to establish programs for non-English speakers.
ESL serves the needs of at least 9,000 students and Fairfax County, VA, Public School families. Enrichment programs are offered in a variety of areas based on community demand. Programs are advised by committees made up of persons in the occupation. Individual classes are available for career training in computers, software applications, automotive repair, building trades and others. Enrichment programs for adults are offered in arts , crafts, home repair ,consumerism, small business , technology, financial planning , languages , cooking and nutrition.