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Workforce Development Center, City of Alexandria, VA

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06/14/2026

Receiving SSDI or SSI and thinking about returning to work?

If you’re ages 18–64 and looking for meaningful employment while improving your financial situation, the Social Security Administration’s Ticket to Work program can help you explore your options without immediately losing your benefits or health care. Protections are in place if you’re unable to continue working.

This free and voluntary program offers personalized employment support, including job goals, resume help, training, interview prep, job placement, and retention services.

Learn more at alexandriava.gov/go/2008. For questions, contact [email protected] or call 703.746.5990.

Virginia Works (Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement) is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Language assistance services are available and free of charge. TTY/Virginia Relay 711

06/05/2026

Another great Community Cookout! Our team had a blast sharing Workforce Development Center resources and connecting with our community. We were excited for our new Program Manager to attend his first Community Cookout and experience firsthand what makes these community gatherings so special. Thanks to everyone who pitched in, see you at the next one!

06/01/2026

Big smiles at the Community Cookout! We had a great time connecting with our Alexandria community alongside Mayor Alyia Gaskins at Brent Place Apartments and sharing Workforce Development Center services and resources.
Special thanks to our community partner Capstone Tech for your support, and to everyone who stopped by to celebrate with us. See you at the next cookout!

05/19/2026

Registration is still open for the Sixth Annual Spring into Work Virtual Hiring Event!

This free event features thousands of job openings across a variety of industries, including education, healthcare, and technology. Whether you are starting out, switching careers, or looking for your next professional move, you can connect directly with employers.

Event Schedule:

Day 1: Career Changers, Hands-On, Entry-Level, and Multilingual Roles
Tuesday, May 19 from 3:30. to 6 p.m.

Day 2: Professional and Experienced Roles
Wednesday, May 20 from 3:30 to 6 p.m.

For registration and more information, please visit: pvapi.premiervirtual.com/s/W9lN0x

04/24/2026

Yesterday, we celebrated the graduation of our Tech Course in partnership with Edu-Futuro. As part of the event, participants attended a Workforce Development Center workshop to learn about the resources available to support their career goals.

We also hosted a professional photo session for resumes and closed out the program with a celebration. Thank you to the Edu-Futuro team for their partnership and dedication in making this program a success.

For more information about our programs, visit alexandriava.gov/go/6116

04/23/2026

Recently impacted by a federal layoff or contract ending? The Alexandria/Arlington Executive Coaching Service is a free resource for eligible residents.

Get support with:
✅ Career direction
✅ Leadership coaching
✅ Resume and interview preparation

Learn more at regionalworkforcecouncil.com/Executive-Coaching-Service

04/22/2026

Earlier this month, we partnered with the Alexandria James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library and Edu-Futuro to deliver a Resume, Cover Letter, and Interview Training program, helping community members strengthen their job readiness skills.

Of the seven participants, three were invited to interviews and received job offers!

Learn more about our programs at alexandriava.gov/go/6116

04/20/2026

Our Spring Youth Job Fair was a huge success! On April 8, the Del Pepper Community Resource Center brought together young job seekers and local employers for an evening full of opportunity.

👥 160 Youth Attended 🏢 15 Employer Partners 💼 97 Job Opportunities

Congratulations to our laptop and gift card winners! A sincere thank you to every employer, sponsor, and supporter who made this event possible—this is workforce development in action. Shoutout to our amazing volunteers from the Workforce Development Center and the Alexandria Commission on Employment for their hard work!

🔗 alexandriava.gov/WorkforceDevelopment

04/18/2026

We had a great time hosting our Meet the Employer: Mini Networking Session!

Seventy job seekers connected directly with employers, gaining valuable insights from a professional panel discussion before moving into a job fair-style networking environment.

A huge thank you to our participating employers—including Vaco (by HighSpring), Alexandria Fire Department, Alexandria Police Department, C.J. Coakley Construction Co., ABM Industries, and Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority—for engaging with our job seekers and making this event a success.

Stay tuned for more upcoming events at alexandriava.gov/go/6116!

Address

4850 Mark Center Drive, 6th Floor
Alexandria, VA
22311

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Website

http://alexandriava.gov/WorkforceDevelopment

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