Talent Up Northern Virginia

Talent Up Northern Virginia

Have You Been Affected by the Recent Federal Workforce Reductions?

Have you recently lost your job due to federal downsizing, program cuts, or contract changes? Do you need assistance finding employment with local employers in high-demand industries?

Talent Up is the Solution!

Talent Up Northern Virginia is a paid internship that can help impacted federal workers and contractors find employment in high-demand industries such as IT, Healthcare, Finance, Sales, and more. If you are a displaced federal worker or contractor who was laid off on or after January 24, 2025, and reside in Northern Virginia, Talent Up can accelerate your career opportunities.

ELIGIBILITY

  • Displaced federal worker or contractor who was laid off on or after January 24, 2025, and has a primary residence in the counties of Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, or the cities of Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas, or Manassas Park.
  • All candidates must be eligible for and enrolled in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Dislocated Worker Program.
  • Resume or application that meets the qualifications of posted internship opportunities.

PROGRAM SERVICES

  • Paid work experience.
  • Career guidance/job coaching.
  • Job placement assistance.
  • Mid-level career opportunities in high-demand fields.

Northern Virginia Employers

If you are a Northern Virginia employer searching for talent to fill open positions in your company, Talent Up Northern Virginia is the solution!

The NEW Talent Up Northern Virginia initiative helps employers find qualified candidates to fill open positions with no-cost temporary internships. We recommend qualified candidates and then fund their 8-week temp-to-perm internship, giving you a risk-free way to ensure a strong hiring fit before making an offer.

What could be easier – it’s a FREE WIN-WIN for employers and job seekers.

ELIGIBILITY

  • Any for-profit business, non-profit organization, or government agency within Northern Virginia.
  • Hiring for mid-level jobs in fields such as:
    • IT
    • Professional sales and customer service
    • Administrative or program assistants
    • Accounting, bookkeeping, and auditing
    • Health care
  • Ready to establish a work-based learning internship that pays a competitive wage.
  • Ready to hire Talent Up Northern Virginia interns at a minimum starting wage of $30 per hour.

BENEFITS

  • Internship wages and worker’s
    compensation are paid by the program.
  • Access to our network of skilled
    job seekers.
  • Supplemental training and coaching provided to upskill interns.
  • Simple process and minimal paperwork.