Cyber students took their third round of Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification exams last week.  21 more certifications were earned with a total of 54 certifications earned thus far for the school year in Cyber: IT classes.  Congratulations to our Cyber students and their teacher, Mr. Kuesters.

Congratulations to the eleven advanced Automotive Technology students who passed the ASE A5Brakes Exam. Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is the national institute which certifies professionals and shops in the automotive industry. Students being recognized for passing the exam are listed in the full blog post. Click to read.

Cosmetology, level 2, students were excited to welcome Gretchen Kuney, a Salon Development Consultant for BeautyScope, LLC, as a guest speaker and presenter on February 15, 2022. Ms. Kuney shared information about the work and opportunities in the beauty industry for Salon Development Consultants as well as offering a glimpse into the work of licensed nail technicians. Ms. Kuney, who has both of these professional distinctions, in her resume of experience kept the students thoroughly engaged during her visit. Read the full blog to learn more about her and the work of a salon development consultant and to see photos of her nail demonstration for the students.

Congratulations to the twenty Electrical Construction and Engineering students who have earned the International Code Council's certification for electrical codes. Student's being reocognized for this distinction are listed in the full blog post. Click to read.

During the week of February 7-11, National School Counseling Week, Edison Academy students and staff celebrated their academy school counselor and career experience specialist with appreciation posters, personal notes, and cards.

Congratulations to all of the students who were chosen by their teachers to receive prestigious Student of the Quarter and Achievement Awards. Check out the full list of all our second quarter awards recipients.

Edison Academy Cosmetology level 2 students were visited by Springfield, VA, Salon Enclave owner, Torao Kubo, on Friday, December 10th for a demonstration of the Balayage method of hair highlighting.

The Representative from Advanced Technical Institute in Virginia Beach, VA visited with HVAC and Refrigeration students in November to share information about their advanced trades education opportunities for HVAC, Welding, Automotive, Diesel/Heavy Vehicle/ and Commercial (Truck) Driving programs.

Congratulations to all of the students who were chosen by their teachers to receive prestigious Student of the Quarter and Achievement Awards. Check out the full list of all our awards recipients.

We're super excited about all the students who have completed the Occupational Safety and Hazards Administration's 10 Hour training for the construction industry ! First year students in the Electrical Construction & Engineering and the HVAC & Refrigeration program successfully completed this valuable industry recognized training.

Virginia State Police trooper, Charie Combo, visited with the Academy's Criminal Justice students to discuss the work they perform which includes criminal background checks for employers, vehicle safety inspections, and traditional law enforcement roles including executive protection, counter-terrorism, tactical team operations, and the investigation of violent crimes and fire and explosives incidents. Also presented was information about the training required to become an enforcement officer, the various teams of the Virginia State Patrol, and other interested facts about a career in this field. Trooper Combo is a 10 year veteran of the VA State Patrol who currently works in recruiting. She has previously worked in patrol and for executive protection details. Thank you to Trooper Combo for her visit!

Edison Academy Cyber students took their first round of Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) certification exams in October. Seventeen students earned certifications. Congratulations to the Edison Academy Cyber students and their teacher, Patrick Kuesters.