Department of Economic Initiatives (DEI)

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CONTACT INFORMATION: Our office is open 8:30AM-4:30PM M-F

703-324-5171 TTY 711

EconomicInitiatives@FairfaxCounty.gov

12015 Route 50, Suite 510
Fairfax, VA 22033

Rebecca Moudry
Director

Department Resources

Talent Up Fairfax Fund

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The Talent Up Fairfax Fund is a Fairfax County workforce incentive, supported by funds provided by the American Rescue Plan Act, that matches county jobseekers with Fairfax County employers seeking to quickly fill open jobs through funded internship opportunities.

For Employers:

Talent Up offers a customized talent recruitment for employers that helps fill open positions
Talent Up pays up to three months of wages for potential hires
- Wages range from $20 hr. or higher.
  - Estimated value up to $8,500 or higher.
- Wages and workers’ compensation are paid by the Talent Up Program Administrator.

Opportunities for Talent Up Incentives:

Talent Up is seeking to place people in jobs that offer opportunities for growth and mobility, such as:

Entry-level to mid-level IT roles
Professional sales and customer service roles
Administrative/Program assistants
Accounting, bookkeeping, and auditing clerks
Entry-level Health Care roles
Other businesses, occupations and fields are considered

Talent Up for Employers

Learn More and Apply:

Visit Talent Up Fairfax for application and information.

*Talent Up is accepting applications now from employers and job seekers on a first-come, first-served basis. The application period will remain open until all funds allocated for work-based learning internships are filled and no later than December 31, 2024.

The Skill Source Group is the program administrator for Talent Up Fairfax Fund.

Questions? Email talentupfairfax@vcwnorthern.com

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