Information for the next Commonwealth's Attorney Community Academy coming soon.

For further information, please contact Ashley Milanes, Director of Special Programs, at ashley.milanes@alexandriava.gov or (703) 746-4100.

This Academy will educate Alexandria community members about fire safety and emergency medical response while learning about the history, administration, operations, and apparatus of an urban public safety agency. Participants will also learn about a "day in the life" of first responders.

Applications for the Community Fire Academy are now closed for Fall. Please reach out to leslie.palucho@alexandraiva.gov for more information.

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City Academy is a seven-week program during which participants will learn about City Government and the relationships between City Departments, the community, and partner agencies. The classes are on Thursday evenings (6-8 p.m.) beginning on October 1 and ending November 12 at various locations throughout the city.

Applications for the Fall Alexandria City Academy are now closed. 

Email CityAcademy@alexandriava.gov for more information about the class.

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Learn about your Sheriff's Office by touring the jail, going behind the scenes at the courthouse, and meeting with deputies responsible for the care and custody of approximately 300 inmates. Also discover how the Sheriff's Office enhances public safety through a variety of specialized services and outreach programs.

The Sheriff's Community Academy is held twice a year and meets on four consecutive Saturday mornings, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a graduation event on the final day. This informative four-week experience explores the role of the Sheriff's Office in Alexandria's criminal justice system.

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The classes are a combination of presentations and interactive activities. Class topics will include patrol operations, gangs, crime prevention, K9, criminal investigations, and the Special Operations team. The curriculum covers the core elements that are essential for participants to gain a greater understanding of police operations. 

Senior Services is excited to offer the Senior Academy to Alexandria residents and employees 60 and older. The Senior Academy is a great way to learn about all the services and programs the city has to offer to older adults, learn how the city operates, and become engaged in your community in a variety of ways.  Attendees will hear from different city leaders and non-profits on topics including how the city formulates its annual budget to what recreational activities and continuing education opportunities are available for older adults.

The Academy is free and open to Alexandria residents who are 60+.  The class size is limited to 25.

For questions about the academy, contact events@seniorservicesalex.org or call 703-836-4414, ext. 110.

The Eco-City Academy gives Alexandria residents the knowledge and tools to take an active role in advancing the City's climate, energy, and sustainability efforts. Through presentations, interactive activities, and discussions with City staff, participants gain a deeper understanding of the City's Environmental Action Plan and learn how they can help build a greener, more resilient community.

The Academy is offered free of charge and is open to Alexandria residents who are 17 years of age or older. Lunch will be provided on both days. Sessions will be conducted in person and in English.

For more information, email Eco-CityAlexandria@alexandriava.gov.

For reasonable accommodation, contact yulia.fmarcos@alexandriava.gov  or 703.746. 3694 Virginia Relay 711.