Department of Family Services - Employment and Training

CONTACT INFORMATION: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
703-533-5400 TTY 711
Virginia Career Works – Fairfax Annandale Center - 7611 Little River Turnpike (West Wing) Suite 300W
Annandale, VA 22003
Lisa Tatum
Director

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Employer Engagement

man and woman shaking handsAny employer knows how challenging it can be to find, hire, and retain a talented and skilled workforce that can grow with your company. The hiring and training process requires significant time, energy, and knowledge that can compete with running daily operations. 

The Fairfax County Employer Engagement Team is here to help. Knowledgeable about the County’s workforce, the evolving needs of top businesses and employers, and how to find and hire top talent, Employer Engagement offers a range of resources to support your success. 

Whether you’re hiring for one position or dozens across multiple career levels, the Employer Engagement Team will work with you to be successful in your search. 

Contact EmployerEngagement@fairfaxcounty.gov to learn more and jumpstart your hiring today.


Host a Job Fair

Partner with us to host a job fair to hire for your specific needs and positions at no cost to you. This is a great option if you need to hire for multiple skill levels, locations, and roles. 

  • Logistics and promotional support 
  • Event planning expertise
  • Talent pool with wide range of job seekers
Our Talent Pipeline

If you don’t know the best option for your hiring needs, our team will strategize with you to hire from our diverse talent pool. We have job seekers in a wide array of industries and career levels who can’t wait to work for you. 

  • Advertise your vacancies with thousands of job seekers through our website, Career Resources newsletter, and Employment Centers.
  • Direct candidate referrals from our experts who assess job seekers’ success and satisfaction with career options.
  • Opportunity to host a work experience for a qualified job seeker at no cost.
  • Upskilling and training for your existing workforce to improve internal hiring options.
Hiring Incentives

Meet two goals with one solution. Your business saves money and job seekers in our community earn money working for you. Upon hiring one of our qualified job seekers, we’ll reimburse 50% of their wages up to $5,000. Spots are limited, contact us today to learn more. 

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