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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.

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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.

Redefine Your Path: From Federal Expertise to Local Impact

Check out the latest session in this webinar series, designed to help federal talent explore pathways into local government. This session expanded the conversation to education career opportunities in K-12, adult education, and community college. Multiple entry pathways were discussed, including substitute teaching, adjunct instruction, provisional licensure, and Virginia’s Career Switcher Program.

Watch the recording and catch up on other sessions about translating your experience into local government careers in information technology, accounting and finance, and health and human services.

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.

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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