Alexandria/Arlington Regional Workforce Council

11/12/2020

Aging Matters

Aging Matters

10/01/2020

Northern Virginia Airports Rapid Response Layoff Services - Regional Workforce Council

Laid off or furloughed from your employer affiliated with DCA or IAD? Interested in skills development and training programs to find new employment opportunities?

Who Qualifies for Rapid Response Layoff Services: Individuals laid-off or furloughed due to the reduction in air travel and associated industries; Individuals who reside in the Northern Virginia region (counties of Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, and Arlington, and the cities within); and Those in...

10/01/2020

PremierVirtual

Talk with Northern Virginia employers via chat and video from your computer, tablet, or smartphone. https://premiervirtual.com/event/register-jobseeker/1700-tober

10/01/2020

Meet 1,000's of talented Northern Virginia job seekers via chat and video from your computer, tablet, or smartphone. You are invited to download their resumes too! https://premiervirtual.com/event/register-company/1700-tober

09/25/2020

Prepare to Get Back to Work with Free Online Courses from the City of Alexandria and Arlington County Governments - Newsroom

Great resource for our residents!

City of Alexandria and Arlington County residents can get free job skills training online as part of “Skill-Up City of Alexandria and Arlington County,” an initiative of the Alexandria/Arlington Regional Workforce Council, Alexandria Workforce Development Center, and Arlington Employment Center....

06/17/2020

Looking to hire in NVA? Join our Virtual Job Fair - Free - Chat with Job Seekers. Register by July 6, 4pm: https://buff.ly/2YHA6FC*
*When registering, please select "Virginia Career Works Virtual Job Fair - July - VCW"

06/17/2020

7/15 Virtual Job Fair - Connect with NVA employers in a convenient and interactive way via private and video chats https://buff.ly/3ftbhE6

04/29/2020

Virtually meet NVA's employers from your computer or smartphone. Register today! https://www.premiervirtual.com/event/register/VirginiaCareerWorks

04/29/2020

Virtually meet NVA's employers from your computer or smartphone. Register today! https://www.premiervirtual.com/event/register/VirginiaCareerWorks

04/29/2020

Virtually meet NVA's employers from your computer or smartphone. Register today! https://www.premiervirtual.com/event/register/VirginiaCareerWorks

04/29/2020

Virtually meet NVA's employers from you computer or smartphone. Register today! https://www.premiervirtual.com/event/register/VirginiaCareerWorks

04/27/2020

COVID-19 Economic Vulnerability Index

According to @ChmuraEcon, the Washington DC MSA is expected to have about a 10% lower rate of job loss than the US due to COVID. http://chmuraecon.com/interactive/covid-19-economic-vulnerability-index/

The map below displays the COVID-19 Economic Vulnerability Index for all counties and metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) in the United States. Click here to download the data.

04/22/2020

Information on the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program can be found here:
https://www.vec.virginia.gov/html/pua.html

04/22/2020

Virginia Small Business Development Center

From Facebook - The Small Business Grants Program

Applications for Washington DC, Richmond/Ashburn/Loudoun VA go online today, April 22. Make sure to check the website beforehand to gather all needed materials. Sign up to be notified when the application goes live.

This is an International Grant Opportunity. If you meet the qualifications, apply as soon as possible. Up to 30,000 eligible small businesses in more than 30 countries where we operate will be able to receive the grant. To be eligible to apply, you must:

Be a for-profit company
Have between 2 and 50 employees
Have been in business for over a year
Have experienced challenges from COVID-19
Be in or near a location where Facebook operates

50% of grants will go to eligible minority, women and veteran-owned businesses. After applications open in Richmond and Northern Virginia on Wednesday, applicants will have two weeks to apply before the deadline. It will take a few weeks to review applications, ask follow-up questions and announce grant recipients, according to Facebook. There is no official announcement date.

Learn More Here: https://zcu.io/nG0v?__tn__=-UK-R

04/20/2020

4th Annual Spring Career & Resource Fair

Here are a few links that might be of interest to you:
• Frequently asked questions from workers regarding covid-19 (UI Information):https://www.governor.virginia.gov/media/governorvirginiagov/governor-of-virginia/pdf/Frequently-Asked-Questions-from-Workers-Regarding-COVID-19.pdf
• Las preguntas mas frecuentes para los empleados sobre covid-19 (UI Information in Spanish):https://www.governor.virginia.gov/media/governorvirginiagov/governor-of-virginia/pdf/Las-Preguntas-Mas-Frecuentes-para-los-Empleados-Sobre-COVID-19.pdf
• The VEC is now accepting applications for the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program (UI for Gig Workers): https://www.vec.virginia.gov/html/pua.html

Please join the First Choice Community Employment Center through Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Department of Social Services for our 4th Annual Spring Career & Resource Fair.  This career & resource will host over 100 area employers, local colleges/universities and community resource organizations...

04/17/2020

Virtual Resume & Job Search Help

Live in Arlington and looking for help with your resume? Check out

Virtual Resume & Job Search Help 30 Minute Appointments Available Our new virtual resume and job search help service offers one-on-one 30-minute appointments with experienced resume volunteers and career librarians. Patrons will be able to select an appointment, upload a resume and/or explain their....

04/14/2020

Logon Page - Grant Lifecycle Manager

Nonprofits offering physical/mental health or dental care to low income residents of NVA & direct services to domestic violence victims can apply for a COVID-19 crisis grant from the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia. Apply:

https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfnv

04/13/2020

www.vdh.virginia.gov

Today @GovernorofVirginia issued a call for an additional 30,000 medical and non-medical volunteers to treat the rising number of COVID-19 patients in Virginia’s health care system.

Over 13,000 Virginians have already volunteered to serve through the VA Medical Reserve Corps. Learn more about how to join the fight against COVID-19 at www.vamrc.org.

04/13/2020

Virginia Small Business Development Center

Have you lost full or part-time work? For the first time, 1099 employees can qualify for unemployment insurance.

Find out more about unemployment benefits related to COVID-19 at vec.virginia.gov/qa-coronavirus.

04/09/2020

Important Information Concerning the CARES Act and Unemployment Insurance (UI) | Virginia Employment Commission

If you are ineligible for traditional UI because you are self-employed or work in other non-covered employment, check here to see if you are eligible for the NEW Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program:

The CARES Act includes a provision of temporary benefits for individuals who are not eligible for regular/traditional unemployment insurance. These individuals may include those who are self-employed, independent contractors, gig economy workers, clergy and those working for religious organizations....

04/08/2020

Physician/NP/PA/CRNA Assistance | Inova

Inova is seeking physicians, APPs, and CRNA's to assist in patient care ASAP, apply here:
https://www.inova.org/physicianappassistance

Recruitment Form - Physician/APP Assistance

04/07/2020

Medical Reserve Corps

Do you have a medical or public health background? Are you interested in helping your community during this time of need? Consider joining the Virginia Medical Reserve Corps:

http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/mrc/

04/07/2020

How to File Your Initial Unemployment Claim

Check out this step by step tutorial on how to file for unemployment insurance, and don't forget to file your weekly claim in order to receive your benefits! #covid19 #arlingtonva #workforce #howto

04/06/2020

Interviewing in Times of COVID-19 | Hunt Scanlon Media

Interviewing in Times of COVID-19 | Hunt Scanlon Media

With the coronavirus spreading around the world, it is essential to start applying alternative solutions to carry on with our daily routines. Government might have restricted our physical and social interactions, but people remain constantly connected through technology. Even locked in their houses,...

03/31/2020

COVID-19 Coronavirus FAQs for Tenants and Landlords - Housing

If you are a tenant or landlord, please refer to this FAQ page to answer your questions regarding your housing and the COVID-19 crisis:

https://housing.arlingtonva.us/covid-19-coronavirus-faqs-for-tenants-and-landlords/

COVID-19 Coronavirus FAQs for Tenants and Landlords For Landlords For Tenants The management office in my apartment complex is closed. How can I contact them to find out how they’re addressing COVID-19 issues in my building? Some complexes have closed their offices to reduce the spread of COVID-19...

03/24/2020

Check out the resources available to support you and your business during the COVID-19 crisis:

We are maintaining the following resource page for you and your business during the COVID19 crisis. Stay safe and healthy! https://www.arlingtoneconomicdevelopment.com/start-and-grow-your-small-business/resources-for-small-businesses/

03/24/2020

Virginia SBDC » EIDL

See here for more info on loans for small businesses that are sustaining economic injury as a result of the COVID-19 crisis:

The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

03/24/2020

In need of food, financial, or medical assistance during the COVID-19 crisis? Please visit:

https://health.arlingtonva.us/covid-19-coronavirus-updates/food-financial-and-medical-assistance/

03/23/2020

Emergency Layoff Aversion Assistance Program - Regional Workforce Council

Emergency Layoff Aversion Assistance Program - Regional Workforce Council

The Governor is authorizing $87,619.00 of funding to the Alexandria/Arlington Regional Workforce Council, through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, for employers eligible to remain open during the COVID-19 emergency. Period of performance is from March 1, 2020 to August 31, 2020. The ove...

03/20/2020

Robeks | Arlington, VA

Robeks | Arlington, VA

03/19/2020

Career Concourse - Career Concourse

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Alexandria Workforce Development Center and the Arlington Employment Center are operating at limited capacity to ensure social distancing due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). All workshops, hiring events, and access to the Resource Centers/Computer Labs are suspended at this time.

If you are a worker who has been totally or partially separated from your job due to COVID-19, go to http://www.vec.virginia.gov/unemployed to see if you are eligible for unemployment insurance or call 866-832-2363 Monday-Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm.

The Centers’ virtual services are fully operational:
• Alexandria Workforce Development Center (https://www.alexandriava.gov/WorkforceDevelopment)
• Arlington Employment Center (https://aec.arlingtonva.us/)
• Virginia Employment Commission (http://www.vec.virginia.gov/)
• Virginia Workforce Connection (https://www.vawc.virginia.gov/)
• Applying for SNAP, TANF, OR MEDICAID (http://www.commonhelp.virginia.gov/or call 855-635-4370)
• Renew your Medicaid by phone call 855-242-8282
• Labor Market & Career Assessment Information (https://alexandriaarlington.careerconcourse.com/)
• If you are a business is looking for support for staff, please contact [email protected].

Thank you for your patience and understanding!

03/17/2020

The Arlington Employment Center is operating at limited capacity to ensure social distancing due to COVID-19. Their Resource Center/Computer Lab is now closed.

Please utilize our virtual services jobboard.arlingtonva.us and alexandriaarlington.careerconcourse.com. Stay safe!

03/17/2020

Disaster Loan Assistance

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has administratively declared an economic disaster for the following counties in Virginia .

• Alexandria
• Arlington
• Fairfax

For more information please go to the SBA’s webpage https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/.

03/17/2020

Important links for Arlington Job Seekers:
• Unemployment Insurance: https://buff.ly/2Ua0xS6
• Job Board: https://buff.ly/33w6PzJ
• Labor Market & Career Assessment Information: https://buff.ly/2Wplzij
• Twitter: @ArlEmploymentCt

03/16/2020

Community Foundation for Northern Virginia

We've launched the COVID-19 Response Fund for Northern Virginia to attract and provide flexible funding resources for nonprofit organizations and other programs in our region responding to COVID-19 and its impacts. Learn More. http://www.cfnova.org/covid19