For Arlingteens

Help Wanted: The Arlington Teen Job Board

Internships and Skill-building Opportunities

Summer Camp Jobs (Seasonal)

Part-time Lifeguard Positions

TEAM Program: Hands-on training in amusement rental business management.

For more information, visit the Arlington Employment Center

View County job openings, apply, and join our Talent Community

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

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.

Access Resume Review tools and career coaching with Arlington Public Library's Brainfuse Jobnow.

Apply to be a Park Steward 

Sign Up to Remove Invasive Plants

Internships and Skill-building Opportunities

Visit Volunteer Arlington to check out a list of volunteer opportunities and their Partner Directory

Find Your Sport (Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, etc.) 

Community Center Drop-Ins (Sport Specific)

Community Center Fitness Membership 

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

Register for an Art class

Local Artist Opportunities

Arlington Public Library's Open Lab is a great workspace for personal or collaborative creative projects

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

DJ Classes: Learn the basic music production skills needed to create your own beats on a computer

Get a Library Card and find a good book at Arlington Public Library

Arlington Public Library Events for Teens

Recreation resources for individuals with special needs

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

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

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).

Arlington Community Foundation  

Collection of Scholarships from the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia

APS College Resources

Avoid Scholarship Scams

Want more? Consider other Regional and National Collegiate Scholarships 

Federal Student Aid  

The Registered Apprenticeship Academy 

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: 

• The Children’s Behavioral Health Bureau can help with mental health challenges.
• Arlington Public Schools Health Screenings
• Helpful local and national resources for Arlington’s LGBTQIA+ residents
• Resources for kids with special needs 

Mental Health Services

Bullying Prevention and Reporting 

School Safety and Security 

For more resources, visit Health & Safety - Arlington Public Schools (apsva.us)

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