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 newcomers and English Language Learners

Do you Need Help with Your Resume?

Register Here: Live Webinar “How to Write an Effective Resume,” 2nd Wednesday each month, 11:00 am.
Register Here: More free classes on Resume, Cover Letters, and more (virtual and in-person in Leesburg)
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:
  - Schedule a Virtual Resume Review (Appointment via Zoom)
  - Schedule an In-Person Resume Review (Annandale Location)
  - Schedule an In-Person Resume Review (Alexandria Location)

Do You Need Help to Pass Interviews?

Register Now for a free class on Interviewing, Phone Interviewing, Types of Interview Questions (in-person and virtual)
Register Now: Live Webinar “The Art of Interviewing,” 3rd Wednesday each month, 11:00 a.m.
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:
  - Schedule a Virtual Interview Coaching (Zoom)
  - Schedule In-Person Interview Coaching (Annandale VA)
  - Schedule In-Person Interview Coaching (Alexandria VA)

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?

A WIOA Information Session is available online every Friday at 10:00am and 2:00pm

Does this sound like you?

You are ready to work now, or within the next 2 months
You speak sufficient English to participate in training and communicate independently
You are willing to complete an application and submit work authorization and income documents
You are willing to complete a career assessment
You are willing to communicate with an employment case manager at least monthly, and follow up for a year after you get a job
You see job descriptions you are applying for are asking for certifications you do not have, even though you have experience

If you have questions about if WIOA is right for you:

Make an Appointment to Speak to a Center Staff Member
Email DFSWIOA@fairfaxcounty.gov
Visit or Call a Center

Did you Already Apply to WIOA?

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

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