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 January 8, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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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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[January 14] New Year, New Career Virtual Hiring Event

Time: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Online - Log in from your own device

No traffic. No icy sidewalks. No stress.

✅ Meet teams hiring from across Northern Virginia
✅ Explore career-change and growth opportunities
✅ Attend live prep sessions to maximize your impact
✅ Engage from anywhere

 

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[January 14] 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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[January 22] Virtual Military-Friendly Job Fair

Discover Employer Booths Showcasing career openings across private and public sector industries like Defense, Government,  Information Technology, Law Enforcement, Logistics, Healthcare, Consulting, Engineering, and more. 

 

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

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[January 27] Resume Clinic

✔ 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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[January 28] 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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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.

 

January 2026

  • Tuesday, January 13
  • Wednesday, January 21

 

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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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Unlock Your Resume: Learn how to create a clear, confident, and competitive resume that gets you noticed.Taught online via Zoom.

 

January 2026

  • Wednesday, January 7
  • Wednesday, January 21
  • Monday, January 26

 

 

 

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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.

 

January 2026

  • Wednesday, January 8
  • Tuesday, January 13
  • Tuesday, January 20
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Unlock the Power of LinkedIn: Build Your Brand, Boost Your Career. Join us for an engaging virtual presentation that will show you how to make LinkedIn work for you. For professionals at any career stage.  Taught online via Zoom.

 

January 2026

  • Thursday, January 9

 

 

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A four-week digital literacy curriculum from Edu Futuro designed to equip adults seeking to improve their employment opportunities with greater knowledge of the digital environment, including computer and smartphone hardware, Internet/email usage, and important web-based tools.

 

Taught in-person.

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

 

January 2026

  • Tuesday, January 6
  • Wednesday, January 8
  • Tuesday, January 13
  • Wednesday, January 14
  • Tuesday, January 20
  • Wednesday, January 21
  • Monday, January 26
  • Tuesday, January 27

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 January 4-10, 2026

Company

Job Title

Job Specifics 

Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS)

Alexandria, VA

Substitute - Classroom Teacher (All Grade Levels) 

Instructional Assistant II - Multiple Disabilities 

Music Teacher: General

Science Teacher (Middle School) 

Physical Education Teacher (Elementary)             

School Bus Driver

Please apply through the ACPS 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)

Cook 2

Bell Attendant

Blue Duck Tavern (PT) Server Assistant

 

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

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Hyatt Regency Crystal City

Arlington, VA                                                                                   

 

 

Non-Management Positions

Room Attendant

Laundry Attendant

Property Engineer

Event Planning Lead

 

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

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Together We Bake

Alexandria, VA 

 

Development Manager

Sales Manager

 

Please apply through Together We Bake's website by clicking on the linked job titles. 

 

Five Below

Alexandria, VA 

 

Support Lead Part Time 

Merchandise Manager

Sales Associate  

Store Manager                                                        

 

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

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Inova

Alexandria, VA

Fairfax, VA

Remote

 

Alexandria

Registered Nurse Case Manager (RN)

SR. Telecommunications Specialist

Medical Assistant Multispecialty Advanced Clinical Associate

 

Fairfax, VA

Workforce Development Program Manager

Medical Assistant 2 - Primary Care

 

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

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City of Alexandria

Alexandria, VA

 

Code Inspector (Property Maintenance)

Code Inspector I (Building)

Fire Protection Systems Plans Examiner

Property Maintenance Division Chief

 

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

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Benchmark at Alexandria

Alexandria, VA  

 

Receptionist - FT

Sales and Marketing Director in Assisted Living

Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN: GPT

Medication Technician: FT

 

 

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

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