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Workforce Development Center

The City of Alexandria's Workforce Development Center (WDC), offers staffing solutions that provide businesses with employees who are skilled and ready to work. As a certified One Stop Center, WDC serves a variety of skill levels from those with advanced degrees and many years of experience to those with limited education and work experience.
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  • Workforce Development Center
  • WDC Programs & Services
  • WDC Community Partners
  • Business Services
  • Job Seeker Process and Essentials
  • Featured Events, Workshops, and Jobs!
  • Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)
  • Transitioning Out of the Federal Government?
  • Department of Community & Human Services

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Job Seekers Start Here

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Businesses Start Here

Post a job, find qualified candidates, access labor market information. 

Workforce Development News

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Transitioning from the Federal Government?

Explore a new resources page dedicated to helping guide federal workers transition from federal government employment.

 

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Have you Attended One of Our Career Readiness Workshops Yet?

Click on this Card to go to our Featured Events, Workshops and Jobs page and register for one of our upcoming virtual workshops  or events including:

 

  • Job Coaching 1:1 Sessions
  • Resume Building & Review
  • Mastering the Interview
  • WDC Information Session
  • Hiring Events
  • Meet the Employer Events
  • Jobs Fairs

 

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Learn More About Our Job Seeker Process and Essential Tools!

Explore the resources available at the City of Alexandria's Workforce Development Center as a job seeker. 

Whether you're searching for a new job, enhancing your skills, or looking for career guidance. Discover free resources, training programs, and support services designed to help you succeed. 

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Meet Our New Team Members at WDC!

We’re excited to introduce the newest members of the WDC family! With diverse backgrounds and a shared passion for empowering communities, they bring fresh energy, expertise, and innovative ideas to our mission. Click this card to learn more about their inspiring stories. 

 

[Updated February 4, 2025]

WDC Page Directory

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Featured Events, Workshops, and Jobs!

Current featured jobs and events found through the Workforce Development Center and local partnering businesses.

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Programs and Services

Programs and services to assist adults, youth and persons with disabilities in finding employment.

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Assistance for Workers and Job Seekers

Job search and employment resources.

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Business Services

The City of Alexandria Workforce Development Center offers businesses many resources at no cost.

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Work-Based Learning Program

The City of Alexandria Workforce Development Center's Work-based Learning Project provides a three-month educational real-life work experience.

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Business and Community Partners

Information about the Workforce Development Centers partners.

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Summer Youth Employment Program [Main Page]

The Workforce Development Center’s Summer Youth Employment Program matches 170+ Alexandria youth to in-person work experience opportunities in the City. 

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Online Job Board

Apply online for local job opportunities here in the City of Alexandria, VA and surrounding areas. 

Community Resources

Alexandria City Library Locations

CHARLES E. BEATLEY, JR. CENTRAL LIBRARY

Branch Manager: Diana Price

Location:

5005 Duke Street
Alexandria,VA 22304-2903
tel: 703.746.1702
fax: 703.746.1763

Hours:

Monday - Thursday: 10am - 8pm
Friday: 10am - 5pm
Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday: 1pm - 5pm
Holiday Closings
 

Talking Book Service:

Monday-Thursday: 11am to 3pm

HOW TO VISIT:

Map & Directions
 

Parking:

The library has a large parking lot with 175 spaces.

 

Public Transit:

Metrorail: King Street & Van Dorn Stations

Metrobus: 29K

DASH Bus: 30, 32 

 

 

KATE WALLER BARRETT BRANCH LIBRARY

Branch Manager: James Cahill

Location:

717 Queen Street
Alexandria,VA 22314-2420
tel: 703.746.1703

Hours:

Monday - Thursday: 10am - 8pm
Friday: 10am - 5pm
Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday: 1pm - 5pm
Holiday Closings

HOW TO VISIT:

Map & Directions

Parking:

Street parking is available. Paid parking is available on Alfred Street.

 

HOW TO VISIT:

Map & Directions

Parking:

Street parking is available. Paid parking is available on Alfred Street.

 

 

ELLEN COOLIDGE BURKE BRANCH LIBRARY

Branch Manager: Jherusha Lambert

Location:

4701 Seminary Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
tel: 703.746.1704

Hours:

Monday - Thursday: 10am - 8pm
Friday: 10am - 5pm
Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday: 1pm - 5pm
Holiday Closings

HOW TO VISIT:

Map & Directions

Parking:

There is a library parking lot available.

 

Public Transit:

Metrorail: King Street Station

Metrobus: 28A

DASH Bus: 36A, 36B, 102

 

 

JAMES M. DUNCAN, JR. BRANCH LIBRARY

Branch Manager: Kayla Payne

Location:

2501 Commonwealth Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
tel: 703.746.1705

Hours:

Monday - Thursday: 10am - 8pm
Friday: 10am - 5pm
Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday: 1pm - 5pm
Holiday Closings

HOW TO VISIT:

Map & Directions

Parking:

There is a small lot with 9 spaces.  Street parking is available.

 

Public Transit:

Metrobus: 10A, 10B

DASH Bus: 33

 

 

LOCAL HISTORY / SPECIAL COLLECTIONS BRANCH
 

Branch Manager: Patricia Walker

Located inside the Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library.
Location:

717 Queen Street
Alexandria, VA 22314-2420
tel: 703.746.1706

Hours:

Monday - Wednesday: 10am - 8pm
Thursday: CLOSED
Friday - Saturday: 10am - 5pm
Sunday: CLOSED
Holiday Closings

HOW TO VISIT:

Map & Directions

Parking:

Street parking is available. Paid parking is available on Alfred Street.

 

Public Transit:

Metrorail: King Street & Braddock Road Stations

Metrobus: n/a

DASH Bus: 30, 31

King Street Trolley: King & Columbus

 

 

ALEXANDRIA LAW LIBRARY
 

Branch Manager: Carol Waties

Located inside the Alexandria Court House.
Location:

520 King Street, Suite LL34
Alexandria, VA 22314
tel: 703.746.4077

Hours:

Monday - Friday: 9am - 2pm
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED
Holiday Closings

HOW TO VISIT:

Map & Directions
 

Parking:

Street parking is available at meters and in free spaces with posted time limits. 

 

Public Transit:

Metrorail: King Street & Braddock Road Stations

Metrobus: n/a

DASH Bus: 30, 31

King Street Trolley: King & St. Asaph

 

 

 

 

Education Resources

Alexandria City Public Schools - Adult Learning Center

1340 Braddock Place, 7th floor

Alexandria, VA 22314

Phone: 703.619.8027 

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Computer Core

201 N. Union St., Suite 110

Alexandria, VA 22314

Phone: 703.931.7346

www.computercore.org

Elevate Virginia 

A powerful public-private partnership that manifests itself in a network of high-quality, agile, and responsive workforce development programs.

300 Arboretum Place, Suite 200 
Richmond, VA 23236
Phone 804.819.1680

elevatevirginia.org

 

Northern Virginia Family Services - Training Futures

8603 Westwood Center Drive, Suite 300

Vienna, VA 22182

Phone: 571.748.2864

www.nvfs.org/trainingfutures

Northern Virginia Community College

Phone(s): 703.323.3000 or 877.408.2028 

www.nvcc.edu/index.html 

2-1-1 Virginia 

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Use "Find a Commonwealth Resource button at the top right of the page to explore all resources including education". 

Edu Futuro

Arlington Office:
2110 Washington Blvd. 3rd floor Arlington, VA 22204
Office Phone: (703) 228-2560
Email: [email protected]

 

  • Edu Futuro Classes at WDC
  • Edu Futuro Website (Main)

 

Mission Statement

The mission of Edu-Futuro is to empower immigrant and underserved youth and families through mentorship, education, leadership development, parent engagement, and workforce development.

 

Program Summary

Edu-Futuro’s work is focused on breaking the cycle of poverty through education: providing immigrant youth and their families with Two-Generation programming designed to help young people become first-generation college students, while equipping their parents with the tools to navigate the educational system, bolster family communication, and obtain stable, family-sustaining employment. Our major programs include:

1)    The Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) provides over 1,000 immigrant and Latino students in grades 5-12 with a series of interconnected services designed to help them acquire the educational and professional skills that will lead to high school graduation and postsecondary education. Our flagship program for youth is ELP-II, in which students are matched with mentors for a full year, and receive guidance through the college enrollment, scholarship, and financial aid application processes.

2)    Parent Empowerment Services (PES) offer workshops and individualized case management that empowers parents to become more involved in the education of their children, helps to improve financial stability, and strengthens family cohesion.

3)    Workforce Development Services (WDS) include “Tech for Parents,” a computer literacy program that provides training in such areas as computer and smartphone hardware, internet/email usage, and Google Drive/Translate; and one-on-one employment counseling for beneficiaries requiring individualized support.

 
  
  
  
  
  
  

 

Career/Job Search Resources

Career One Stop - Job Search Help for Ex-Offenders

www.careeronestop.org/ExOffender/index.aspx

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 1.877.348.0502

TTY: 1.877.348.0501

Military Connection 

Is a leader in the military and veteran realms for connecting prime military candidates with outstanding career opportunities in both the government and civilian sectors.

Phone: Toll-Free - 800.817.3777

www.MilitaryConnection.com

 

National Older Worker Career Center

National Headquarters
3811 North Fairfax Drive
Suite 900
Arlington, VA 22203

Phone:703.558.4200

www.nowcc.org

 

Melwood

A dynamic nonprofit providing jobs and opportunities for people with disabilities for over 50 years and counting in the greater Washington, DC area.

 

Address: 750 23rd St S, Arlington, VA 22202

Phone: (703) 521-4441

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - VA Careers

www.vacareers.va.gov/

 
  
  
  

Ex-Offender Resources

Career One Stop - Job Search Help for Ex-Offenders

www.careeronestop.org/ExOffender/index.aspx

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 1.877.348.0502

TTY: 1.877.348.0501

Federal Bonding Program

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Job Seekers

The Federal Bonding Program provides fidelity bonding for the first six months of employment for hard-to-place job applicants. Learn how this program can help you if you are facing barriers to employment.

Get Your Bond Today!

Employers

The mission of the Federal Bonding Program (FBP) is to give employers peace of mind by bonding job candidates considered to be higher risk.  There are no out of pocket expenses for the employer because FBP bonds are provided free of charge  and carry a $0 deductible.

 

O.A.R. (Offender Aid and Restoration)

1400 N. Uhle Street, Suite 704

Arlington, VA 22201

Phone: 703.228.7030

www.oaronline.org

 

2-1-1 Virginia 

https://211virginia.org/

Use "Find a Commonwealth Resource button at the top right of the page to explore all resources". 

Veteran/Military Spouse Resources

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - VA Careers

www.vacareers.va.gov/

Virginia Wounded Warrior Program

900 East Main Street, 6th Floor-West Wing

Richmond, VA 23219

Phone: 877.285.1299

www.woundedwarriorproject.org/

  

Military Connection

Is a leader in the military and veteran realms for connecting prime military candidates with outstanding career opportunities in both the government and civilian sectors.

Phone: Toll-Free - 800.817.3777

www.MilitaryConnection.com

 

 

Public Assistance/Refugee Resources

Catholic Charities - Christ House

131 S. West Street

Alexandria, VA 22314

Phone: 703.548.4227 (Monetary Assistance)

Phone: 703.549.8644 (Shelter)

www.ccda.net/programs_christhouse.php 

Services provided: Food, Shelter, Clothing, including clothing for job interviews, refugee services, and emergency financial assistance

 

St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP)

In a spirit of charity, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers assistance to meet emergency and basic needs of our friends and neighbors who are suffering.

 

SVdP Helpline. (703) 765-0050

Department of Community and Human Services

2525 Mt. Vernon Avenue

Alexandria, VA 22301

Phone: 703.746.5700 

www.alexandriava.gov/DCHS

Elevate Virginia a powerful public-private partnership that manifests itself in a network of high-quality, agile, and responsive workforce development programs.

300 Arboretum Place, Suite 200 
Richmond, VA 23236
Phone 804.819.1680

elevatevirginia.org

 

Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center

3159 Row Street

Falls Church, VA 22044

Main Office: 703-536-1030

Services Offered:

  • Outreach
  • Women
  • Public & Government Affair (PGA)
  • Religious Affairs
  • Weekend School
  • Social Services
  • Youth
  • Family Services
  • Refugee Services
  • Grow and Learn (GNL)
 

Contact the Workforce Development Center!

  • Location: 4850 Mark Center Drive, 6th Floor, Alexandria, VA 22311(  MAP)
  • Phone: 703.746.5940      
  • Video Phone: 571.384.5244              
  • Email:  [email protected]

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