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About Us

Published on March 27, 2024

Alexandria/Arlington Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy

Published on December 17, 2021

American Job Center Spotlight: Alexandria Workforce Development Center

Published on December 01, 2023

The City of Alexandria Workforce Development Center's Work-Based Learning Program, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act, has emerged as a transformative initiative, facilitating employment opportunities for 148 clients. This innovative program, designed to bridge the gap between job seekers and employers, has fostered a mutually beneficial relationship through collaborative efforts with business

Northern Virginia Building Trades Apprenticeships

Published on January 24, 2025

Apprenticeships are opportunities for local residents to enter careers in the skilled building trades. The building trades include many different skilled crafts such as electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, pipefitters, carpenters, painters, iron workers, laborers, boilermakers, elevator constructors, bricklayers, and more.

Babel Notice & Equal Opportunity Information

Published on April 04, 2024

Canceled: April 4, 2025 Executive Committee Meeting

Published on March 21, 2025

The April 4, 2025 Executive Committee Meeting has been canceled.

Competencies for Gig and Independent Work

Published on September 24, 2021

By Ellen Harpel, PhD, President, Business Development Advisors, LLC Gig and independent work refers to a variety of full-time and part-time activities for earning income outside of an employer-employee relationship. This work is often temporary or project-based, involves different customers and colleagues, and likely does not occur in the same way every day.

Employer Services

Published on February 14, 2024

Events

Published on May 24, 2023

Executive Committee Meeting of the Regional Workforce Council

Published on July 02, 2025

Executive Committee of the Alexandria/Arlington Regional Workforce Council serves as the leadership body for this local Workforce Development Board under the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).