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Events, Workshops, and Jobs!

Featured events include hiring events, meet-the-employer sessions, in-person and virtual workshops, and job opportunities from the Workforce Development Center and local partners.
Page updated on September 17, 2026 at 2:19 PM

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TEMPORARY SERVICE NOTICE:

Due to building repairs, the WDC Career Center has temporarily relocated to the 5th Floor Training Room at 4850 Mark Center Drive. Clients should check in at the Customer Relations lobby on the 5th floor. Laptops are available for benefit applications and job searching. All EBT and workforce services inquiries are also being handled on the 5th floor.  We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work through this.

Featured Jobs

To learn more and apply, either click on the linked job title in blue or look under job specifics for job consideration details.

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Company

Job Title

Job Location

City of Alexandria🔥Administrative AnalystAlexandria, VA
Visit Alexandria🔥Director of Membership & Visitor ServicesAlexandria, VA
Virginia Department of Social Services🔥Family Services Specialist IIAlexandria, VA
Lutheran Social Services National Capital Area🔥Program ManagerAlexandria, VA
Lululemon🔥Assistant Manager, Guest ExperienceAlexandria, VA
Alexandria City Public Schools⭐ Administrative Assistant I (Elementary)Alexandria, VA
Alexandria City Public Schools⭐ Bilingual School-based Parent Liaison (Spanish)Alexandria, VA
Shelter House🔥 Residential CoordinatorAlexandria, VA
Neighborhood Health⭐ Medical Front Desk RepresentativeAlexandria, VA
Cushman & Wakefield🕐⭐Cleaner, Part Time – 2nd ShiftAlexandria, VA
Mia's Italian Kitchen⭐ Line CookAlexandria, VA
Silver Diner⭐🕐Host/HostessAlexandria, VA
Lutheran Social Services National Capital Area🔥 Director of Marketing and CommunicationsWashington, D.C.
Creek Technologies Company🔥 Communications and Content SpecialistArlington, VA
Creek Technologies Company🔥 Outreach and Events CoordinatorArlington, VA
Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC (Pololei)🔥 Administrative Specialist IVArlington, VA
Global Refuge🔥 Case Manager and Employment SpecialistFairfax, VA
Thrive🔥 Account ManagerArlington, VA
Amtrak🔥 Senior Principal Cloud Platform ArchitectWashington, D.C.
Amtrak🔥 Yardmaster GeneralWashington, D.C.
Cogent Communication💰 Benefits / Payroll SpecialistWashington, D.C.
Writopia LabCreative Writing InstructorWashington, D.C.
Writopia Lab⭐ Administrative Associate & Assistant Instructor     Washington, D.C.
Sunrise Senior LivingCertified Nursing AssistantArlington, VA
Alexandria City Public Schools⭐ Assistant Football CoachAlexandria, VA

 QUICK GUIDE

🔥- Featured | ⭐- Entry-Level | 🕐- Part-Time

Company

Job Title

Job Location

General Dynamics (GDIT)Software Engineer (Secret Clearance)Falls Church, VA
ABM IndustriesGroundskeeperWashington, D.C.
ABM IndustriesSenior Business Development ManagerAlexandria, VA
ABM IndustriesDispatcher, Commercial HVACAlexandria, VA
ABM IndustriesWarehouse Janitorial CleanerAlexandria, VA
ABM IndustriesEstimator, Commercial HVACAlexandria, VA
Allied UniversalAssistant Account ManagerWashington, D.C.
Allied UniversalSecurity Officer Patrol Digital DocumentationArlington, VA
FastenalDriver (DOT - CDL) - Application Close Date: September 18Manassas, VA
AstrionCommunications Specialist IWashington, D.C.
Banfield Pet HospitalVeterinary AssistantReston, VA
Fairfax County GovernmentTransportation Design Project Manager IV (Engineer IV)            Fairfax, VA
The Columbia GroupContracts Billing AnalystAlexandria, VA
Mayvin, Inc.Proposal WriterAlexandria, VA
HertzManager TraineeAlexandria, VA
Always Best Care Senior ServicesCertified Caregiver for Full-Time Day ShiftsAlexandria, VA
StarbucksShift Supervisor (Kingstowne Towne Center)Alexandria, VA
Department of DefenseLead Human Resources SpecialistAlexandria, VA
Digital Management, LLC (DMI)ITSM AdministratorAlexandria, VA
BJ's Wholesale ClubClub ManagerAlexandria, VA
The Salvation Army HQRecruiting SpecialistAlexandria, VA
The Salvation Army HQTechnical Advisor (International Business & Economic Development)   Alexandria, VA
Metz Culinary ManagementSous Chef/Kitchen ManagerWashington, D.C.
CBREMaintenance TechnicianArlington, VA
Windsor FashionsAssistant ManagerArlington, VA
American Heart AssociationBusiness Development Lead, Clinical Product & PlatformsWashington, D.C.

Company

Job Title

Job Location

Shop Made in VASenior Sales Associate 🔥🕐 PT ($17.25/hour)Alexandria, VA
Shop Made in VAJob Assistant Manager 🔥🕐 PT ($17.25/hour)Alexandria, VA
Shop Made in VACreative Sales Associate 🔥🕐 PT ($17.25/hour)         Alexandria, VA
Shop Made in VAAssistant Manager 🔥🕐 PT ($18.25/hour)Alexandria, VA
Clark ConstructionConcrete Laborer 🔥⭐Alexandria, VA
Clark ConstructionSafety Coordinator (Graduates) ⭐Alexandria, VA
Clark ConstructionProject ManagerAlexandria, VA
Washington CommandersGeneral Maintenance Technician 🔥⭐         Ashburn, VA
Manpower GroupBilingual Administrative Assistant 🔥Alexandria, VA
Hyatt Regency Crystal City       General Maintenance EngineerArlington, VA
Interstate MovingJunior Project ManagerSpringfield, VA
Interstate MovingHR CoordinatorSpringfield, VA
Gaylord National ResortAdministrative Assistant IINational Harbor, MD
Marriott Collection HotelAdministrative CoordinatorWashington, D.C.
U.S. Dept. of DefenseProgram Analyst 🔥Alexandria, VA
SAICJunior Financial AnalystAlexandria, VA
City of AlexandriaTreasury Accountant IAlexandria, VA
Interstate MovingPC Technical SupportSpringfield, VA
Washington CommandersAnalyst, Football Technology ⭐Ashburn, VA
Park Hyatt WashingtonSous ChefWashington, D.C.
Hyatt Regency Crystal CityAssistant Front Office ManagerArlington, VA
Ameritech ConstructionCustomer Service Specialist 🔥Alexandria, VA
TargetExecutive Team Leader 🔥Alexandria, VA
CVSShift SupervisorAlexandria, VA

 

 QUICK GUIDE

🔥- Featured | ⭐- Entry-Level | 🕐- Part-Time

Events

Pre-register for any of the events listed below by clicking on the card. All events and services at the City of Alexandria Workforce Development Center are provided free of charge.

Discover Job Resources for Federal Workers and Contractors Workforce Development Center Location and Parking Information
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[September 17] Pitch ALX

4 sessions • Third Thursday of each month

September 17, October 15, November 19, and December 17

⏰6:30–8:30 PM

📍Workforce Development Center
4850 Mark Center Drive, 6th Floor
Alexandria, VA 22311

Participants should plan to attend all four sessions.

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[September 18] USPS Hiring Event

Friday, September 18 | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Merrifield Post Office: 8409 Lee Highway, Merrifield, VA 22081

 

Hiring For:

  • City Carrier Assistant - $21.21/Hr
  • Rural Carrier Associate - $21.89/Hr
  • PSE Sales & SVCS Dist. Assoc. - $21.44/Hr
  • Mail Handler Assistant - $19/02/Hr
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[September 19] APD Saturday Hiring Event

Saturday, September 19 |  10 a.m.

APD Police Headquarters: 3600 Wheeler Avenue, Community Room, Room 106 on the first floor

 

  • Bring two forms of ID
  • Dress professionally (business attire)

 

Open to all entry-level applicants - Doors close at 6 p.m. sharp; no late arrivals can be admitted. 

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[September 22] DAV | Recruit Military Eastern Region Virtual Career Fair

Tuesday, September 22 | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. ET

Register Now!

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Piedmont Airlines Hiring and Interview Sessions

To attend a Piedmont In-Person Hiring Session:

  1. Apply online by clicking this card
    1. Search and apply for DCA ground handling positions.
  2. Attend the online session after applying.
  3. After completing steps 1 and 2, you’ll receive an invitation for the in-person hiring session.
Banner image featuring three Alexandria police officers in uniform. Left photo shows two officers standing together outdoors, center photo shows an officer saluting in dress uniform and sunglasses, and right photo shows two officers indoors smiling and talking. Background includes a modern building at night with blue lighting and an Alexandria Police-style shield emblem.

[September 23] APD Walk-In Wednesdays Hiring Event

Wednesdays |  9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

APD Police Headquarters: 3600 Wheeler Avenue, Community Room, Room 106 on the first floor

 

  • Bring two forms of ID
  • Dress professionally

The process includes a background questionnaire, a short writing prompt, and a panel introduction interview.

Arlington Public Schools “Extended Day Hiring Event” flyer with smiling children, staff, and message inviting applicants to support students.

[September 23] Arlington Public Schools Extended Day Hiring Event

Wednesday, September 23 | 12 - 6 p.m.

  • Syphax Education Center: 2110 Washington Blvd, 1st Floor, Arlington, VA 22204
  • Minimum Requirement: High School Diploma

 

Apply before attending by clicking on this card

Walk-ins Welcome! In-Person Interviews!

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[September 25] USPS Hiring Event

Friday, September 25 | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Merrifield Post Office: 8409 Lee Highway, Merrifield, VA 22081

 

Hiring For:

  • City Carrier Assistant - $21.21/Hr
  • Rural Carrier Associate - $21.89/Hr
  • PSE Sales & SVCS Dist. Assoc. - $21.44/Hr
  • Mail Handler Assistant - $19/02/Hr
A group of people smiling and shaking hands at an event. Text overlay reads: “2026 Career Connect Expo.”.

[October 8] Career Connect Expo

October 8, 2026 

  • 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • Northern Virginia Community College Alexandria Campus Fine Arts Building (AFA-234, AFA-236) 

    3301 Netherton Drive, Alexandria, VA 22311

 

Click this card to learn more. Please register to attend.

Career Workshops/Webinars

Pre-register for any of the workshops listed below by clicking on the card. Follow the link to Eventbrite to finalize your registration and secure your spot! All events and services at the City of Alexandria Workforce Development Center are at no-cost.

View all workshops

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The Workforce Development Center offers one-on-one Job Coaching to help support Alexandrians in their career readiness questions, taught by certified workforce development professionals.

 

Mondays at 10:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Thursdays at 2:30 p.m. 

 

Coaching sessions are hosted via Zoom. 

Transferable Skills for Federal Workers Card Image [Updated 6.12.2025]

Transferable Skills Virtual Workshop: Thriving Beyond the Federal Workforce

 

 

September 2026

  • Wednesday, September 23 | 11 a.m.
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Learn how AI can support your job search, from finding opportunities and tailoring your resume to preparing for interviews and more. Get practical tips for using AI as a career tool while keeping your own skills and experience at the center.

 

September 2026

  • Tuesday, September 22 | 11 a.m. (Sold out)
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