NORTHERN VIRGINIA CAREER PATHWAYS FOR REFUGEES

Virginia Career Works – Northern Region offers employment and training assistance for newcomers seeking humanitarian refuge to start professional careers in Northern Virginia.

All visa statuses welcome, including asylum-seekers, asylees, Special Immigrant Visa, and humanitarian parole.

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Do You Need Immediate Income?

Apply to these Quick-Hire-Survival-Jobs-open to English Language Learners

Do you Need Help with Your Resume?

Second Wednesday of every month at 11:00 am: Live Webinar “How to Write an Effective Resume” – Register Here
Loudoun Workforce Resource Center workshop schedule – Resume and Cover Letters (in person and virtual)
Schedule a One-on-One Resume Review with an Employment Specialist:
- Do you live in Loudoun County? Schedule a Resume Review with Loudoun’s Career Coach
- Other Counties:
  - Resume Review Appointment via Zoom (Virtual)
  - Annandale Location – Resume Review Appointment (In-Person)
  - Alexandria Location: Resume Review Appointment (In-Person)

Do You Need Help to Pass Interviews?

Register Now for a class on Interviewing, Phone Interviewing, Types of Interview Questions (in-person and virtual)
Register Now for the “Art of Interviewing” webinar the third Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m.
Schedule one-on-one interview practice with an Employment Specialist:
- Do you live in Loudoun County?
  - Schedule a Practice Interview (one-on-one or Panel interview)
- Other Counties:
  - Virtual Appointment – Interview Coaching via Zoom
  - Annandale VA Location: Interview Coaching in Virginia Career Works Center
  - In-Person Appointment – Interview Coaching in Virginia Career Works Center

Do You Need Free Computer Classes?

Leesburg VA – Loudoun Workforce Resource Center offers beginner computer classes on How to Use a Computer, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel
Arlington VA – Resource Center for a Better Life offers Computer Literacy classes
Virtually and Alexandria VA – Computer CORE offers online and in-person classes on Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook), Google Docs, Computer Basics, Buying a Computer, Email Ettiquette, and Intro IT Classes.

Advanced Job Search Tips for Professionals

View the workshop schedule for in-person and virtual sessions on Handling Job Stress, LinkedIn, Job Search Strategy, How to Network to Find a Job, and Tips for Getting Hired.
For Professional-level candidates: Community Groups with Expert Guest Speakers on Job Search
- Career Confidence Group – Schedule (Weekly Virtual)
- Career Network Ministry – Schedule (Every Tuesday in Mclean VA and Weekly Virtual)

CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Do you need an Employment Case Manager to assist you with finding employment or training? The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Employment and Training Programs assist eligible candidates with certification training, career counseling, internships, and supports.

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WIOA Employment Case Management:

Career assessment and advice on a career path
Certification training for professional careers
Employment plan including Virginia Career Works classes
Refugee-oriented career coach
Monthly check-ins with a Case Manager

If needed, WIOA participants may receive additional supports to achieve the career goal:

Professional clothing
Licensure application costs
Professional Association memberships
Transportation funds
Degree Evaluation
Paid internship
Work equipment
Driver’s License costs
English Classes (cannot be the only service received)
LinkedIn Learning License

Participants must enroll in the WIOA Programs to receive case management.

Is WIOA right for you?

If you have questions about this program, please contact:

DFSWIOA@fairfaxcounty.gov or Contact your nearest Center by phone

Join a WIOA Information Session online, every Friday at 10:00am and 2:00pm

Did you Already Apply to WIOA?

Contact Eliza Chappell
Northern Virginia Career Pathways for Refugees
eliza.chappell@vcwnorthern.com
(703) 689 – 1717

EXPRESS INTEREST

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Upwardly Global [Link]
Streetwise Partners [Link]
Coordinated Services [Link]

Have questions?

Eliza Chappell
Employment Counselor
Northern Virginia Career Pathways for Refugees Initiative
eliza.chappell@vcwnorthern.com
(703) 689 – 1717

Didn’t Find Your Answer?

Please don’t hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to help you find the answers to your questions!