The City of Alexandria Workforce Development Center partners with various state and local agencies to offer expanded services to the public. These partnerships allow individuals to access benefits and supportive services directly through our center.

Key partners and resources include:

• Alexandria/Arlington Regional Workforce Council
  Oversees workforce development initiatives to drive sustainable economic growth in the region.
• Alexandria Commission on Employment
  Develops a city-wide plan to align employment services, training programs, and economic development efforts. Visit the Boards & Commissions page and select "Alexandria Commission on Employment" for more details.
• Alexandria Economic Development Partnership (AEDP)
  Supports business development and promotes Alexandria as a thriving, diverse, and innovative community.
• New Americans in Alexandria (2018 Report)
  A collaborative report by New American Economy, the Workforce Development Center, and AEDP, highlighting the economic impact of immigrants in Alexandria.
• Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington – Migration and Refugee Services
  Offers employment support and services to immigrants and refugees.
• Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
  Provides referral-based employment and extended services to job seekers through our center.
• Melwood
  Offers free employment assistance to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients and individuals with disabilities.
• National Council on Aging – Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
  Helps low-income, unemployed individuals aged 55+ find meaningful employment.

• Upwardly Global
  Supports skilled immigrants and refugees in overcoming barriers to employment and succeeding in the U.S. job market.