Department of Family Services

Sept. 15, 2025

Department of Family Services - Employment Services team members at a recent Workforce Development Month event.

Step Into Success: Exciting September Hiring Events You Won’t Want to Miss!

Meet-the-Employer Event: Northwestern Mutual, ABM, and Fairfax County Public Schools

Recruiters and representatives from Northwestern Mutual, ABM, and Fairfax County Public Schools will be present to talk to candidates about their open positions. We recommend that interested attendees visit the career websites for each employer and apply for positions before the event. Register Here 

Thursday, September 18, 2025
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Pennino Building (2nd Floor)
12011 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA 22035

Information Sessions: Fairfax County Department of Human Resources

The Department of Family Services - Employment Services, and representatives from the Department of Human Resources - Employment Division, will give an overview of the job application and hiring process. Register Here

The session will include valuable guidance on the following topics:

• Navigating the Fairfax County jobs website
• Using the required application and resume platform
• Understanding the hiring process from start to finish
• Tracking application status and feedback

Tuesday, September 23, 2025
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Reston Employment Resource Center
11484 Washington Plaza, Room #1
Reston, VA 20190

Golden Years, Golden Careers Health and Wealth Fair

Discover opportunities, resources, and tools to support your journey to health and financial security at this empowering event for older adults. Meet employers and resource providers and attend workshops on staying healthy and avoiding scams. Register Here

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Virginia Career Works Annandale Center (1st Floor Conference Rooms A-D)
7611 Little River Turnpike, Suite 300W
Annandale, VA 22003

September is Workforce Development Month and we're celebrating all month long! We have job fairs, meet the employer opportunities, info sessions, and webinars, all designed to support your career goals.

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Federal Workforce Resource Hub

Fairfax County is home to around 80,000 federal employees and over 3,800 federal contractors. We have a variety of resources and services that can help former federal employees, contractors and anyone else affected by job loss.

Is WIOA Right for You?

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) offers workforce development services to eligible job seekers.

Services include:

• Career coaching focused on in-demand jobs.
• Assistance with resume writing, interview preparation, and job search.

• Job skills trainings and credentials.
• Paid work experience opportunities.
• Work uniforms, tools, and other supportive services.

Let Us Help You Reach Your Career Goals!

The Virginia Career Works-Northern Region team is ready to help with your employment needs. We offer:

• Career coaching.
• Resume critique.
• Cover letter assistance.
• Interview practice, and more

Set up an appointment today!

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Virginia Career Works-Fairfax Centers and WIOA Title I-financially assisted programs are an equal opportunity program/employer committed to nondiscrimination based on disability in all programs, services, and activities. Reasonable accommodations, to include auxiliary aids and services, are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. For information, call the Virginia Career Works-Fairfax Centers at 703-533-5400, 711 VA Relay.