Alexandria’s Workforce Development Center Hosts Employment Event Thursday
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Attention job seekers! There are multiple upcoming employment events supported by Alexandria’s Workforce Development Center (WDC). All are to take place virtually. First, there will be a meet-the employer session for people ages 55 or older. Next, there are a variety of a job-readiness workshops.
Meet the Employer Event
If you have lost your job because of the pandemic, this event is an opportunity to start anew. The Senior Community Services Employment Program wants to help people aged 55 and over. You can meet their staff virtually on Thursday, August 13 from 1 to 2 p.m.
Opportunities that result from your connection with this program may make you eligible for a stipend while you are job searching and training.
Register HERE. This event is free.
After registration, you will receive a Zoom link in your inbox to attend. Access the meeting on your desktop computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
To request reasonable accommodation related to a disability, contact Maurice Tomdio at [email protected] or 571-384-5244.
Job Readiness Workshops
To help Alexandrians looking for employment, the city’s WDC conducts ongoing workshops. All workshops are held online and are free to attend.
These workshops focus on various skills such as virtual job searching, building, a resume, and interviewing.
The WDC provides job coaching and can help meet your needs with other individualized services. To find out more information, call 703-746-5900, or email [email protected].
A job flyer is posted regularly HERE that announces current openings. To receive the most up-to-date information, follow WDC on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn.
The WDC Job Board is another resource for openings. Click HERE to view current openings. You can search for jobs by title or your zip code to find opportunities near you.
