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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Employment Services for Federal Workers and Contractors

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Fairfax County is home to thousands of federal workers and contractors affected by workforce reductions. If you have been impacted by these changes, this page provides resources to support you and your family during your career transition. New resources will be added to address evolving needs.

State and Local Resources

  • View a complete listing of Fairfax County resources for residents affected by federal workforce actions.
  • Learn more about Virginia state resources for impacted federal workers. 

Upcoming Event: Redefine Your Path: Information Technology and Data Analysis

Don't miss the second webinar in this series, on Tuesday, March 10 from 10-11:30 a.m., designed to support federal workers and contractors considering making the move to local government. Join local government leaders from across Northern Virginia and surrounding areas to learn how to leverage your federal experience and skills in Information Technology and Data Analysis. Learn more and register now!


Employment Resources

Employment transitions can feel overwhelming. Fairfax County Employment Services ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠offers many resources to help federal workers and contractors explore new opportunities and advance their careers. From starting your initial job search to securing the spot with a strong interview, we are here to support you through your next step and beyond.

Job seekers can access various resources and services through our career centers.

Services include: 

  • Career exploration services
  • Resume writing and interviewing assistance
  • Labor market review
  • Career assessments

Eligible federal dislocated workers and contractors also have access to workforce development services to support their career transitions through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Supports include individualized career coaching, occupational training, job development, and more.

Additional resources are currently available through Talent Up Northern Virginia and Rapid Response funding to help federal dislocated workers enrolled in WIOA accelerate their career opportunities. 

If you are a federal worker or contractor affected by recent federal workforce actions, complete an interest form and a staff member will contact you to share more information.
 

Job Fairs and Events: We partner with local employers and organizations to host job fairs, hiring events, and more to support your career journey. 

Redefine Your Path Webinar Series:  A new webinar series designed to support federal workers and contractors considering making the move to local government. Watch recordings of previous events and learn about upcoming sessions. 

More Webinars for Federal Workers: Check out our webinars made for federal workers and contractors in a career transition, from updating your resume to managing finances and retirement planning. 

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Filing for Unemployment Insurance

To receive unemployment insurance benefits, you need to file a claim with the unemployment insurance program in the state where you worked. Depending on the state, claims may be filed in person, by telephone, or online. Where to file in the tri-state area:

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