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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Job Fairs, Events, and Webinars

Attendees at Northern Virginia Job FairDFS Workforce Development and Virginia Career Works - Northern Region regularly partner with employers and businesses across Northern Virginia to host job fairs and hiring events in a variety of fields and industries. We also offer live and on-demand webinars that support job seekers across career tracks, including former federal workers and contractors.

Upcoming Job Fairs and Events

How to Apply to Fairfax County Jobs Info Session

Thursday, August 13, 2026
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 
Lake Anne Human Services Center
11484 Washington Plaza West, Room 1
Reston, VA 20190

Representatives from DFS Workforce Development and the Fairfax County Department of Human Resources – Employment Division will provide an overview of how to search for Fairfax County job openings, tips for completing the online application, and what to expect during the hiring process. Register now.


UPS Information Session

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Fairfax County Government Center, Conference Room 6
12000 Government Center Pkwy
Fairfax, VA 22035

Looking for some additional income or new experience in transportation and delivery services? Join us for an information session about available job opportunities at UPS! UPS is hiring part-time package handlers and cover drivers for their peak season. Learn what the job entails and see if you would be a good fit! Register now for one 30-minute session.
 

Weekly Career Development Sessions and Webinars

Conversational English for Job Readiness 

Practice and improve your conversational English so you are confident and prepared for employment. No registration required.

Sessions are held every first and fourth Tuesday of the month from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. at VCW Fairfax Annandale Center (7611 Little River Turnpike, Suite 300W, Annandale, VA 22003).


WIOA Information Sessions

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) offers workforce development services to eligible job seekers. Attend a virtual information session to hear more about WIOA as well as the other programs and services provided by the Virginia Career Works centers. 

Held weekly on Fridays at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.


How to Write an Effective Resume (Webinar) 

Learn how to catch an employer's eye, be conspicuous in a crowd, and highlight your skills and accomplishments in a resume that will get you the job interview. Live webinar held the second Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m. Register here.


The Art of Interviewing (Webinar)

Learn how to sharpen your job-hunting skills, use new techniques to engage an interviewer, and determine if the job is a good fit for you. Live webinar held the third Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m. Register here.

How to Participate in Webinars

  1. Choose a webinar(s) you're interested in.
  2. Register for the webinar. You will receive an email confirmation with webinar information. Note: This is a good time to make sure your mobile device, tablet or computer is able to access Zoom, the webinar platform that will be used.
  3. Join the webinar. On the webinar's scheduled date and time, go to the email confirmation you received and follow the instructions.

If you can’t participate in a live webinar, or need help with a different topic, check out our pre-recorded webinar videos.

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