Events, Workshops, and Jobs!

Current featured events including hiring events, meet the employer events, in-person and virtual workshops, and featured jobs found through the Workforce Development Center and local partnering businesses.
Page updated on February 3, 2026 at 11:15 AM
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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.

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[February 3-12] WIN Career Planning Workshop Series for Professionals 50+

Interested in Participating? 

Click this card to register. 

 

February 3, 5, 10, and 12

4850 Mark Center Drive, Floor 6

 

The Workshop Series Will Guide You Through:

  • Connections and Networking
  • Resilience and Confidence
  • Emotional Well-Being and Self-Care
  • Job Search Planning and Engagement
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[February 10] Extended Stay America Hiring Event

HIRING FOR:

  • Housekeepers
  • Guest Service Representative
  • Night Time Guest Laundry Attendant
  • Maintenance

 

DATE: Tuesday, February 10

TIME: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Location: Del Pepper Community Resource Center (4850 Mark Center Drive, Floor 6)

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[February 11] Piedmont Airlines Hiring Session

To attend the Piedmont In-Person Hiring Session:

  1. Apply online by clicking this card.
  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.

Note: Please do not attend the in-person session until steps 1 and 2 are complete.

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[February 18] Resume Clinic

Rescheduled from January 27

✔ Free resume reviews by certified career professionals
✔ Get tips to make your resume shine
✔ Take a professional headshot for your job applications and LinkedIn profile

 

Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Del Pepper Community Resource Center [4850 Mark Center Drive, Floor 6]

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[February 25] MJ Morgan Group Hiring Event

MJ Morgan Group is hosting in-person one-on-one interviews to connect with talented individuals like you.  

 

Time: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 

Where: Del Pepper Community Resource Center [4850 Mark Center Drive, Floor 6]

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.

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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. and 4:00 p.m.

 

Coaching sessions are hosted via Zoom. 

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Hear an overview of the Workforce Development Center's programs and services. Taught online via Zoom. 

 

February 2026

  • Tuesday, February 4
  • Wednesday, February 5
  • Tuesday, February 11
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Unlock Your Resume: Learn how to create a clear, confident, and competitive resume that gets you noticed.Taught online via Zoom.

 

FEbruary 2026

  • Tuesday, February 4
  • Thursday, February 19
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This workshop is designed to help job seekers understand rejection as part of the job search process, build emotional resilience, and develop practical strategies to move forward confidently.

 

February 2026

  • Monday, February 9

 

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Learn strategies that will help you feel confident and prepared going into your next job interview.. The session is designed to be interactive. Taught online via Zoom.

 

February 2026

  • Wednesday, February 11
  • Wednesday, February 18
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Get ready to boost your networking skills and mingle like a pro at Networking With Confidence! Networking doesn’t have to feel fake, forced, or frightening. Networking is about understanding how connection opens doors. Taught online via Zoom. 

 

February 2026

  • Thursday, February 19

 

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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. To search our online job board, go to wdc.alexandriava.gov

Featured Jobs: Week of February 1-7

Company

Job Title

Job Specifics 

Albertsons Companies

Alexandria, VA

Front End Entry Level (Richmond Hwy)

Front End Entry Level (Balducci's)

Deli Clerk (Balducci's)

Retail Sales and Store Support (Balducci's) 

Front End Entry Level (Safeway - Bell View Blvd)

Night Crew Stocker (Safeway - Bell View Blvd)

 

Please apply through the Albertsons Companies website by clicking on the linked job titles. 

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Park Hyatt

Washington, D.C.                                                                                     

 

 

Management Positions

Chief Engineer

Pastry Chef

Event Services Manager

 

Non-Management Positions

Cook 1 (Lead Cook)

Blue Duck Tavern Greeter

 

Please apply through the Hyatt website by clicking on the linked job titles. 

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Hyatt Regency Crystal City

Arlington, VA                                                                                   

 

 

Management Positions

Purchasing Director

Assistant Food & Beverage Operations Manager

 

Non-Management Positions

Room Attendant

PM Front Office Host

Event Planning Lead

Property Engineer

Security Officer (On-Call)

Bartender

 

 

Please apply through the Hyatt website by clicking on the linked job titles. 

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Globus Tours

Remote, US

 

Senior Software Developer

Air Assist Specialist

 

Please apply through the Globus website by clicking on the linked job titles. 

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C.J. Coakley Construction Co.

Fairfax, VA 

 

Administrative Assistant

  • Bilingual: English and Spanish
  • Reports to the Hiring Center between the hours of 6 - 8 a.m.
  • May travel to worksite locations when needed                                                     

 

If interested in applying or learning more, please email anna.connor@alexandriava.gov. 

 

 

National Industries for the Blind 

Alexandria, VA

 

Sales Manager, Business Development, Prime Contractors

Specialist, Human Resources

Director, Marketing and Communications

 

Please apply through NIB's website by clicking on the linked job titles.

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City of Alexandria

Alexandria, VA

 

Human Services Benefits Programs Supervisor

Residential Counselor (Awake Overnight) 

Assistant City Attorney I – Freedom of Information Act Records & Collective Bargaining Attorney 

Senior Therapist 

 

Please apply through the City of Alexandria website by clicking on the linked job titles. 

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Bright Start Learning Center & Preschool

Alexandria, VA  

 

Teacher Leads

  • Toddler Class (16 months - 2 years of age)
  • Infant Spaces

 

 

 

If interested in applying or learning more, please email anna.connor@alexandriava.gov. 

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