Workforce Development Center
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. Those seeking employment can access support services, find hiring/employment events, and access community resources.
Workforce Development Programs & Services
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Access programs and services to assist adults, youth and persons with disabilities in finding employment including SNAPET, VIEW, Rapid Response, Federal Bonding, Career Readiness Workshops, Youth Services, Public Benefits and Disability Services.
Assistance for Workers and Job Seekers
ASSISTANCE FOR WORKERS AND JOB SEEKERS
Employment assistance and information for workers and job seekers impacted by the COVID 19 crisis in Alexandria. Find information about career coaching, LinkedIn Learning, Skill Up, Re-Employing Virginia, Work Based Learning, Featured Jobs, Business Spotlights and more.
Services for Businesses
SERVICES FOR BUSINESSES
The City of Alexandria Workforce Development Center offers businesses many resources at no cost including find candidates, creating job listings, reviewing job market trends and more. Post jobs, find candidates, see our business services brochure, access recruitment services, labor market services, and incentives.
Partners in Programming
PARTNERS
Information about Workforce Development Center partners including Catholic Charities, Melwood, Alexandria/Arlington Regional Workforce Council, Alexandria Economic Development Partnership, National Council on Aging, Upwardly Global, and the Virginia Employment Commission.
Work Based Learning Project- Learn about the three-month educational real-life work experience where you can apply your knowledge and skills to help increase your employment opportunities. Participants are paid an hourly stipend during the program; the minimum rate is $15/hour. See how to apply for both businesses and job seekers, benefits of participating, and a short video with details.
Work Based Learning Project
WORK-BASED LEARNING PROJECT
Learn about the three-month educational real-life work experience where you can apply your knowledge and skills to help increase your employment opportunities. Participants are paid an hourly stipend during the program; the minimum rate is $15/hour. See how to apply for both businesses and job seekers, benefits of participating, and a short video with details.