February 1, 2025

E-Newsletter

How T-Mobile Innovates for its Customers from its Hub in Fairfax NOVA

T-Mobile, a global leader in the telecommunications sector, expanded its presence in Fairfax County with the opening of a new hub in Herndon. Comprising six floors and 220,750 square feet, the innovative space has a striking interior design, with ultra contemporary furnishings utilizing eco-friendly practices. Operations at this building are focused on sales, technical and legal, in addition to a Special Federal Operations organization that does specialized work with the U.S. government.

“This facility has turned out to be fantastic for our employees. It’s much more modern after our renovation. It’s centrally located, and it has all the conveniences for working in a modern environment. And, also, it’s very attractive to our customers” remarked George J. Fischer, Senior Vice President of Sales, T-Mobile Business Group.

T-Mobile’s expansion in Fairfax County not only enhances the ability to serve the dynamic Mid-Atlantic region but also underscores their commitment to innovation and community engagement. By leveraging advanced 5G technology and creating valuable career opportunities, especially for veterans, T-Mobile can foster growth and connectivity for both government and commercial customers in this vibrant area.

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Building the Workforce of Tomorrow in Fairfax County

The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) is dedicated to helping local companies engage with the future workforce early through its Talent Program. Layla Mailoudi, FCEDA K-12 Talent Specialist, works closely with Fairfax County Public Schools and various organizations to provide career development opportunities for students.

Starting in middle school, students can participate in career showcases and progress through mentorships, internships, and scholarships in high school, all the way to their first job. With over 90,000 job postings open in Northern Virginia, it is essential to guide students toward fulfilling careers and build the workforce of tomorrow.

Businesses looking to showcase their career opportunities to potential future employees can get involved by checking out Think Big for Kids and Tiggbee. To learn more about the opportunities and how to engage, please read on for details on both programs and reach out to k12talent@fceda.org to get started.


 

Breaking News

Greater Washington business leaders share bold predictions for 2025 – Washington Business Journal

‘A lot of capability happens to reside here.’ Why the $500B Stargate AI effort is seen as a big DMV opportunity. – DC INNO

Is MicroStrategy changing its name? New headquarters sign suggests rebrand built on bitcoin. – Washington Business Journal

Fairfax Co. high schoolers use sports to teach students data analytics tools – WTOP News

Tysons apartment building gets new name and owner – FFX Now

Booz Allen, AWS Partner to Deliver Technologies to Benefit Government Customers – ExecutiveBiz

Herndon contractor to acquire Northrop Grumman division for $327M – Virginia Business

McLean’s ID.me lands $275M credit facility to fuel growth – Washington Business Journal


 

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