Alexandria/Arlington Regional Workforce Council

Welcome! We advance workforce development programs and initiatives that achieve sustainable economic growth in the City of Alexandria and Arlington County.

[Alexandria/Arlington Regional Workforce Council @workcouncil]

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)

[Alexandria/Arlington Regional Workforce Council @workcouncil]

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)

[Alexandria/Arlington Regional Workforce Council @workcouncil]

What Employers Want from New Workers
✔ Be responsible
✔ Be trustworthy
✔ Be ready to learn
✔ Stay calm and patient
✔ Show respect

(Source: Aspen Institute, 2025)

[Alexandria/Arlington Regional Workforce Council @workcouncil]

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)

[WDC Alexandria VA @WDCAlexVA]

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!

[Arlington Chamber VA @ArlVAChamber]

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. https://t.co/idcv1uAMf8

[Alexandria/Arlington Regional Workforce Council @workcouncil]

🤖 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

🔗 https://t.co/4fHw524Q8k
#LearnAI

[Alexandria/Arlington Regional Workforce Council @workcouncil]

SCIPP International is hosting a free Live Insider Session on May 7 at 3PM EDT.

Register here: https://t.co/CjiuxTzdCq

#SCIPP #VeteranBenefits #CyberSecurity #MilitaryTransition #VeteransInTech

[WDC Alexandria VA @WDCAlexVA]

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 https://t.co/kV7eOpSobP

[WDC Alexandria VA @WDCAlexVA]

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 https://t.co/UqnO8cBQyo

[Alexandria/Arlington Regional Workforce Council @workcouncil]

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.

👉 https://t.co/3FfZua5nkG
#LearnAI

[Alexandria/Arlington Regional Workforce Council @workcouncil]

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 → https://t.co/yyjsYw2srk

#LaidOff #AlexandriaVA #ArlingtonVA

[Alexandria/Arlington Regional Workforce Council @workcouncil]

Meet with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority team to learn what roles they’re currently hiring for. https://t.co/8zQ8iZkAdY

#WMATAJobs #AlexandriaVA #ArlingtonVA #GetHired

[WDC Alexandria VA @WDCAlexVA]

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.
🔗 https://t.co/wVhj9mFv5n

[Alexandria/Arlington Regional Workforce Council @workcouncil]

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.

👉 https://t.co/3FfZua5nkG
#LearnAI

[Alexandria/Arlington Regional Workforce Council @workcouncil]

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: https://t.co/WXJnrb24dm

#Jobs #RIF #ArlingtonVA #AlexandriaVA

[Alexandria/Arlington Regional Workforce Council @workcouncil]

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: https://t.co/WXJnrb24dm

#Jobs #RIF #ArlingtonVA #AlexandriaVA

[Alexandria/Arlington Regional Workforce Council @workcouncil]

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.

👉 https://t.co/3FfZua5nkG
#LearnAI

[Arlington County @ArlingtonVA]

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! https://t.co/nfeVOqj9GP

[Arlington County @ArlingtonVA]

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! https://t.co/nfeVOqj9GP