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At the Center of It All

Fairfax county is the natural center of the Northern Virginia community. It’s well-connected. We have the best of both worlds — a place of peace and self-definition and also access and centrality. We’re right next to major roads so that the access is excellent and the visibility very good.

Matt Calkins

CEO, Appian

Inventing the Talent of Tomorrow in Fairfax NOVA

We're Building the Workforce of Tomorrow

In Fairfax NOVA, we don’t just attract top talent to fill your open jobs. We also invent it. Right now, we are rewriting learning with educators at every level to create a new workforce—one that will have mastered tech and science skills for the jobs of today, tomorrow and beyond.

Our Talent is Your Greatest Asset

In Fairfax NOVA, our talent pool will become your greatest asset. Find out how we support you as you recruit, retain and upskill your workforce.

Fast Facts

65.5%

of Adults in Fairfax NOVA Hold At Least a Bachelor's Degree

Fairfax County EDA

#1

State for Tech Talent Pipeline (Virginia)

Business Facilities, 2022

#3

Most Educated Metropolitan Area in the U.S. (Washington D.C./Arlington/Alexandria)

WalletHub, 2023

2

Area Colleges and Universities Help Fairfax NOVA Businesses Engage with Apprenticeship Programs (Northern Virginia Community College & George Mason University)

Fairfax County EDA

Recruiting Talent in Fairfax NOVA

If you’re looking to recruit, retain or upskill talent, we are your designated partner to access the talent your business needs. We can connect your business to apprenticeship programs, hiring resources, funding and job fairs that facilitate workforce growth. Explore resources with our Tools & Insights.

Fairfax NOVA Talent Website

Businesses seeking a one-stop-shop for prospective talent to learn about the Fairfax NOVA lifestyle need look no further than our talent website. Spearheaded by Fairfax County EDA, it provides detailed information about the region’s career resources, education, recreation, key industries and employers. And for anyone still on the fence, the site’s ambassador profiles present personal testimonials about what it’s like to live in Fairfax NOVA.

Featured News

March 11, 2026

FCEDA’s 2026 Tech and Cyber Hiring Event Draws Record Attendance, Connecting Talent to Critical Hiring Needs

At Capital One Hall in Tysons, the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) celebrated record-breaking attendance for this year’s Tech and Cyber Networking and Hiring event on January 22, 2026. Forty employers met with hundreds of job seekers from across the region, bringing together talent from a wide range of backgrounds and experience, including those holding active security […]

FCEDA President and CEO Victor Hoskins Will Return to Private Sector This Fall

Fairfax County, VA – The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) Commission announced today that President and CEO Victor Hoskins will be returning to the private sector this fall, concluding an extraordinary era of visionary leadership. During his six-year tenure, Hoskins elevated Fairfax County’s global competitiveness, drove significant investment and job growth, and strengthened the […]

Defense Technology Company GRVTY to Establish New Headquarters in Fairfax County

Fairfax County, VA — GRVTY, a defense technology company established in 2025, today announced it will invest $8 million to expand the firm’s presence with a new headquarters in Tysons, Virginia. The company will build out more than 22,000 square feet of office space at 8270 Greensboro Drive in Tysons. “GRVTY is pleased to invest […]