Loudoun Resilience Initiative

Employment Resources

FedsForward

• • The FedsForward platform offers a personalized, AI-guided career co-pilot that is completely self-driven.

NOVAnext

• • New employment, eXploration and Transition Program. The NOVAnext program helps unemployed federal workers and federal contractors transition their talents to new, in-demand careers in the region.  The program is free of charge to eligible participants.

Department of Veterans Services

• • Access a network of veteran-focused organizations related to employment, benefits and more.

Loudoun Workforce Resource Center

• • A Virginia Career Works Affiliate, the Center provides no-cost resources and equipment to both job seekers and businesses.

Military Skills Translator

• • Match military experience to civilian jobs.

Virginia Career Works – Northern:  Dislocated Federal Workers and Contractors

• • The Northern Virginia federal civilian workforce is sizable, Virginia Career Works Northern Region can help: employer and jobseeker services.

Virginia Employment Commission

• • The Commission offers services that can assist the unemployed, employers, and veterans.

Unemployment: Homepage

• • Committed to guiding you through the unemployment process, understand the benefit requirements and navigate the system.

Virginia Works:  Home Page

• • Virginia Works:  For Job Seekers

• • Virginia Works:  For Veterans

Education and Training

George Washington University School of Nursing

• • The George Washington University School of Nursing (SON) is offering a 50% tuition discount to former federal workers and contractors interested in an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. Any prospective students must complete their application by July 1st, 2026 to be eligible for the discounted rate.

George Mason Displaced Workers Support

• • George Mason University has expanded programs to provide immediate, easily accessible supports to displaced workers seeking new career opportunities, pursuing further education, or accessing resources to sustain their personal and professional well-being.

Fast Forward

• • FastForward at Virginia’s Community Colleges is a short-term training program for high-demand industries, like healthcare, information technology, skilled trades and infrastructure.

Get A Skill Get A Job  Get Ahead (G3)

• • G3 tuition assistance is for students living in Virginia who qualify for state financial aid.

Northern Virginia Community College

• • Workforce & Professional Development

    • • Workforce & Professional Development: Continuing education and professional development courses and programs for in-demand skills and industry credentials.

George Mason University

• • Continuing and Professional Education

    • • Continuing and Professional Education (CPE), a component of Mason’s new Learning Initiative Network (LINK) supports learning opportunities, certifications, credential attainment and training for working professionals.

Shenandoah University

• • Career Services

George Washington University:  Virginia Science & Technology Campus

• • Academics

Virginia’s HIRED Apprenticeship Fund:  Application due by March 17, 2025

• • An employer incentive to start or expand Registered Apprenticeship in the teacher education, early childhood education, clean energy, care economy, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and repair and maintenance.

Resume Guide

• • Best-practice tips

Interviewing Guide

• • Practical guidance and interview tips.

Health and Welfare

Loudoun County Mental Health Services

• • The single point of entry into the public system of mental health, substance abuse, and developmental services for Loudoun County residents.

Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services

• • Recreation and leisure opportunities and supportive community services.

Loudoun County Public Library

• • Services, branches and events.

Visit Loudoun

• • Things to do, towns, places and events across Loudoun County.

Housing

Loudoun County Department of Housing and Community Development

• • Provides rental and homeownership assistance programs to individuals and families.

• • • • Affordable Housing
    • • Information for Renters
    • • Housing Education Resources

Information and Referral

Loudoun County Information and Referral

Contact the Loudoun County Information and Referral (I&R) program to get connected to health and human services information and resources in Loudoun County, including critical services such as:

• • Child Care Assistance

• • Employment Services

• • Food Resources

• • Health and Dental Care

• • Housing and Homeless Services

• • Legal Services

• • Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Developmental Services

• • Older Adult Services

• • Public Benefits

• • Utility Assistance

Starting Your Own Business
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