Vision, Mission, & Strategic Goals

Vision

The Alexandria/Arlington Workforce System envisions a region where every business has access to a qualified, job-ready workforce and every resident has the skills needed to connect with meaningful employment and advance in a career.

Mission

We help drive Alexandria City’s and Arlington County’s economic growth by implementing an effective and efficient workforce ecosystem that delivers innovative, integrated, data-driven products and services designed and aligned to meet the needs of businesses and job seekers. We hold ourselves accountable to the system’s goals and support high-impact outcomes.

Strategic Goals

Increase business engagement in order to deliver value to our stakeholders.
Achieve measurable skills development in our job seeking customers in the form of workforce credentials that matter to business.
Fill jobs in demand occupations that show promise for long-term growth in industries that are strategic to Alexandria City’s and Arlington County’s economy and strengthen our region.
Help individuals, including individuals with barriers, gain access to the middle class and demonstrate career progression.
Ensure that workforce system public investments generate a quality return to Alexandria City and Arlington County and the customers we serve.

Skill-Up City of Alexandria and Arlington County

Through a partnership with Metrix Learning, City of Alexandria, and Arlington County are offering FREE online training for our residents and employers. Over 5,500 career readiness trainings, occupational skills trainings, career pathways trainings and more.

Click Here To Skill-Up

Public Notice

The Alexandria Workforce Development Center and the Arlington Employment Center are operating at limited capacity to ensure social distancing due to COVID-19. Access to workshops, hiring events, and the Resource Centers/Computer Labs are either virtual or by appointment at this time.

To schedule an appointment with the Virginia Employment Commission, click here.