Welcome! We advance workforce development programs and initiatives that achieve sustainable economic growth in the City of Alexandria and Arlington County.
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Alexandria/Arlington Regional Workforce Council retweeted
Another great Community Cookout! Our team enjoyed sharing Workforce Development Center resources with our community. We were excited for our new Program Manager to attend his first Community Cookout and experience what makes these gatherings so special. See you next time!
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What Employers Want from New Workers
✔ Show up ready to work
✔ Do a good job
✔ Can be trusted
✔ Work well with a team
(Source: Aspen Institute, 2025)
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What Employers Want from New Workers
✔ Be on time
✔ Be respectful
✔ Be willing to learn
✔ Listen to feedback
✔ Act professional at work
(Source: Aspen Institute, 2025)
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What Employers Want from New Workers
✔ Be responsible
✔ Be trustworthy
✔ Be ready to learn
✔ Stay calm and patient
✔ Show respect
(Source: Aspen Institute, 2025)
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What Employers Want from New Workers
✔ Be honest
✔ Work well with others
✔ Do careful, accurate work
✔ Speak and listen clearly
✔ Solve problems
(Source: Aspen Institute, 2025)
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Alexandria/Arlington Regional Workforce Council retweeted
Big smiles at the Community Cookout! We loved connecting with the Alexandria community alongside Mayor Alyia Gaskins at Brent Place Apartments and sharing WDC resources. Special thanks to Capstone Tech for your partnership and support!
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Alexandria/Arlington Regional Workforce Council retweeted
Congratulations to Anna Nissinen on being named the next Chief Economic Development Officer and Director of @AEDBizInvest! We're excited to work alongside Anna and the AED team in supporting our business community and shaping Arlington's economic future. arlingtonva.us/About-Arlingt…
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🤖 Curious about Artificial Intelligence—but not sure where to start?
Now you can learn what it is and how to use it with free, beginner-friendly online courses through SkillUp.
✅ Free for Alexandria City & Arlington County residents
🔗 buff.ly/ocKWTdw
#LearnAI
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SCIPP International is hosting a free Live Insider Session on May 7 at 3PM EDT.
Register here: buff.ly/vSXvLBQ
#SCIPP #VeteranBenefits #CyberSecurity #MilitaryTransition #VeteransInTech
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Alexandria/Arlington Regional Workforce Council retweeted
Apr 23
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, and resume or interview prep.
Learn more at regionalworkforcecouncil.com…
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Alexandria/Arlington Regional Workforce Council retweeted
Apr 22
We partnered with Alexandria’s Duncan Library and Edu-Futuro to deliver job readiness training.
Three participants received interviews and job offers!
See more of our programs at alexandriava.gov/go/6116
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AI is everywhere—and learning it doesn’t have to be hard.
🎓 Free online AI courses
🏡 Learn from home, on your schedule
📍 Available to Alexandria & Arlington residents
Start with the basics and build confidence for work and everyday life.
👉 alexandriaarlington.skillupa…
#LearnAI
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Recently laid off from a federal role or contract?
✅ Career direction
✅ Leadership coaching
✅ Resume & interview support
The Executive Coaching Service is a free resource for eligible residents.
Get started → buff.ly/8tAXjE4
#LaidOff #AlexandriaVA #ArlingtonVA
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Meet with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority team to learn what roles they’re currently hiring for. buff.ly/6P6iG98
#WMATAJobs #AlexandriaVA #ArlingtonVA #GetHired
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Alexandria/Arlington Regional Workforce Council retweeted
Apr 20
Our Spring Youth Job Fair was a success!
We connected 160 youth with 15 employers and 97 jobs at the Del Pepper Community Resource Center. Congrats to our raffle winners!
Thanks to our partners and the Alexandria Commission on Employment.
🔗 alexandriava.gov/WorkforceDe…
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Alexandria/Arlington Regional Workforce Council retweeted
AI is everywhere—and learning it doesn’t have to be hard.
🎓 Free online AI courses
🏡 Learn from home, on your schedule
📍 Available to Alexandria & Arlington residents
Start with the basics and build confidence for work and everyday life.
👉 alexandriaarlington.skillupa…
#LearnAI
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Alexandria/Arlington Regional Workforce Council retweeted
Recently laid off from a federal job or federal contract? You don’t have to figure out what’s next on your own. Career coaching is practical, personalized support to help you.
👉 Learn more or get started today: buff.ly/oMNSCCI
#Jobs #RIF #ArlingtonVA #AlexandriaVA
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Alexandria/Arlington Regional Workforce Council retweeted
Apr 12
How should Arlington invest in major infrastructure? 🛣️🏗️💧🛝📡
Watch this video to learn more about our 10-year plan for building, upgrading, or replacing County facilities and infrastructure, & why sharing your feedback by April 23 is so important! publicinput.com/cipengagemen…
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