April 11, 2025

E-Newsletter

Make a Fresh Start: Bring Your Valuable Skills and Experience to a New and Promising Career

As federal workforce restructuring continues to impact our community, the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority is stepping up with targeted resources and events designed specifically for displaced federal
employees. Your years of public service have equipped you with the experience and valuable skills that are in high demand across our diverse business ecosystem and we want to keep you here.

George Mason STAR-TIDES Resource Fair for Federal Workers and Contractors
Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
George Mason Arlington Campus
Registration Not Required

George Mason will be hosting a resource fair for displaced federal workers and government contractors as part of their annual STAR-TIDES Capabilities Demonstration. Network and gain useful contacts and resources to launch into your next career. At the resource fair, you will find: unemployment assistance, housing resources, mental health support, food aid, career help and more.

Job Fair for Federal Workers and Contractors
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
George Washington Middle School
Registration Not Required

Congressman Don Beyer, in partnership with the City of Alexandria, the City of Falls Church, Arlington County and Fairfax County, invites all federal workers and interested jobseekers to attend a networking and hiring fair. Meet and network with 50 hiring companies and find your next career. Walking Distance from Braddock Road Metro

Hire Vets Now Fort Belvoir Networking and Hiring Event
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
National Museum of the United States Army

This event is a networking reception and career fair offering transitioning service members, military spouses, veterans, and effected government employees and government contractors the opportunity to connect with Virginia employers looking to hire qualified talent. Participating employers are offering career opportunities in IT, healthcare, logistics, manufacturing, defense, government, law enforcement and more! Resource Providers will be on hand to assist with: resume writing, Skillbridge internships, mentorships. A complimentary lunch will be provided. Register Here

Virginia Career Works Northern Regional Job Fair
Friday, May 9, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Fairfax County Government Center
Jobseeker Registration Coming Soon!

Union Jobs & Career Fair
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Dulles Expo Center
Registration Not Required

Discover your path to a union career! Now hiring Tradespeople, accountants, HR, Project Management, Estimators, Engineers, and Administrative Support Staff. Free admission. This one-day event will provide the opportunity of a lifetime!

Earn while you learn;
Rise above minimum wage; you are worth it!
Living wages, healthcare, pensions!

Hire Vets Now Fort Belvoir Networking and Hiring Event
Wednesday, May 15, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
National Museum of the United States Army

NOVA Launches $1 Million Training Opportunity for Recently Unemployed Federal Workers and Contractors

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) has launched NOVAnext, a $1 million initiative to help recently unemployed federal workers and contractors transition into new careers. Approved participants can enroll in one of 14 courses for free, covering IT certifications, program management, HR, entrepreneurship, and a new Generative AI class. NOVA also offers resume-writing and job search workshops. Eligible individuals must have been laid off after February 1, 2025, reside in the NOVA service area, and apply through Virginia Career Works.

Learn How to Apply!

Chart Your Next Course with a Masters Degree in AI from George Mason University

George Mason University will offer a master of science in artificial intelligence (AI) starting this fall, becoming Virginia’s first public university to offer a stand-alone master’s degree in this field. This degree will equip the next generation of AI innovators with a rigorous, interdisciplinary curriculum blending foundational theory with real-world applications, ensuring graduates are prepared to address complex challenges in industry and government.

More about GMU Masters in AI

Are You Looking For a Job? We Are Here to Help

As the employment landscape is shifting in the Greater Washington region, there is a job for everyone in Northern Virginia – we value your skills and experience, and our companies are looking to hire YOU.

Go to workinnorthernvirginia.com and find employment, training and entrepreneurship resources and opportunities.

Watch FCEDA Webinars for Job Seekers and Entrepreneurs

Webinar: Are You Looking for a Job – February 20, 2025
Webinar: Are You Looking for a Job – February 27, 2025
Workshop: Entrepreneurship 101 – March 11, 2025

What You Can Do Today to Find a Job and Get Hired

Browse 48,000+ open positions with companies currently looking to hire YOU in Northern Virginia HERE.
Visit your local Virginia Career Works Career Center or make a virtual appointment HERE.
Connect with Fairfax County’s One-stop Employment Resources Center services HERE.
Connect with Fairfax County’s Federal Workforce Resource Hub to help additional issues for those who may be affected by actions, changes or disruptions to federal services or employment HERE.

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