• Dislocated Federal Workers and Contractors

    Dislocated Federal Workers and Contractors

    If you have been affected by the recent federal workforce reductions, we have resources that can help!

  • Talent Up Fairfax

    A Talent Solution for Fairfax County Employers and Job Seekers!

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    Northern Virginia WIOA Program

    Get the skills, resources, and information you need to succeed. Learn about the Northern Virginia WIOA Program.

  • Career Pathways for Refugees

    Now offering employment and training assistance for newcomers seeking humanitarian refuge to start professional careers in Northern Virginia.

  • GRADUATE Manassas

    Need your GED? The City of Manassas is offering its residents FREE GED Preparation. Learn more here.

  • LinkedIn Learning

    LinkedIn Learning is now available at NO COST to Northern Virginia jobseekers! Contact your case manager or local VCW Center today.

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    VA Ready

    See if you qualify for a $1,000 Credential Achievement Award through VCWN’s partner program.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

  • Are you a Federal worker or contractor recently impacted by workforce reductions? Learn more about accessing employment and training assistance through the Northern Virginia Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Programs by attending one of our virtual and in-person orientation sessions, filling out our online Interest Form, and finding out about other resources here.

  • Calling all job seekers! Virginia Career Works – Northern is bringing together employers from across Northern Virginia for a Regional Career Fair on Friday, May 9th, 2025, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center. Register today!

  • If you have lost employment and wish to FILE an Unemployment Claim, please click here or call the VEC Customer Contact Center by calling 1-866-832-2363.

  • All Virginia Career Works – Northern Centers are open to walk-ins for in-person job search services. Appointments are encouraged at the VCW – Annandale and VCW – Alexandria Centers.

JOB SEEKER SERVICES

EMPLOYER SERVICES

YOUNG ADULT SERVICES

IMPROVING OUR WORKFORCE EVERYDAY

The Strategic Plan of Virginia Career Works – Northern Region (formerly the Northern Virginia Workforce Development Board) outlines how we intend to improve the future for the workforce in the Virginia Career Works – Northern Region.

Strategic Planning PDF

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VISIT A CAREER CENTER TODAY

Here in the Northern Region, we have free workforce resources available at five conveniently located Virginia Career  Works Career Centers. Knowledgeable staff will assist both job seekers and employers. See locations and hours for each Center here.

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