4 Job Fairs For Federal Workers, Refugees, Military Veterans Are Set For Early May In NoVA

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Amid ongoing downsizing of the federal workforce, four job fairs for federal workers and contractors, veterans and immigrants will be held in Northern Virginia in early May.

Here's what to know:

Hiring Fair For Federal Workers, Contractors May 3

A job fair for federal workers and contractors will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 3.

The event will be held at George Washington Middle School, 1005 Mount Vernon Ave., which is within walking distance from Braddock Road Metro.

The job fair is sponsored by Congressman Don Beyer, the City of Alexandria, the City of Falls Church, Arlington County and Fairfax County.

All federal workers and interested jobseekers are invited to attend the networking and hiring fair. Workers will be able to meet with 50 hiring companies.

There is no cost to attend.

Career And Opportunities Fair 2025 – Open to All Immigrants and Refugees May 5

When: Monday, May 5, from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm. If you have any questions email Juan Perez at jperez@EnglishEmpowermentCenter.org or call (703) 237 – 0866

James Lee Community Center – Small Gym; 2855 Annandale Road in Falls Church. Free Parking Available.

Register Here

The Career and Opportunities Fair from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday, May 5, will help immigrants and refugees meet with employers and service providers to learn and improve theiremployability and job-seeking skills. Job training, social services, and other community organizations will be present.

The fair will give you the opportunity to meet and network with representatives from programs and organizations who can assist you with building skills to find a job, improving your English knowledge, and finding community resources for yourself and your family. Employers promoting open job positions will be present. You will be able to connect with them to apply for an interview.

What to Expect?

With the help of volunteers you will learn how to network effectively with employers and community partners. Get guidance on how to promote your skills and ask the right questions to seek help. The English Empowerment Center will have workshops where an instructor will lead you through a 30 minute or 60 minute presentation to help you build a resume, learn how to find a job online or create an email account to get started.

Employers On Hand

• ABM Industries
• Fairfax County Public Schools
• Giant – Grocery Store
• HealthWorks for Northern Virginia
• Manpower
• NCS (SACC)
• Prince William County Public
• Schools
• Selah Solutions – Bilingual Teacher
• Truist Bank
• LLE Education Group
• Incredicare Home Care

Virginia Career Works Northern Regional Job Fair

• Friday, May 9, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway in Fairfax
• Register Here

Virginia Career Works Northern is bringing together employers from across Northern Virginia for a career fair. Featured employers include: AECOM, Amentum, CACI International Inc., Department of the Army; agencies from Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William County Governments; Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William County Public Schools; National Industries for the Blind (NIB); Virginia Department of Transportation; Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and more.

HireVetsNow Fort Belvoir Networking and Hiring Event

When: Wednesday, May 7, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Where: National Museum of the United States Army, 1775 Liberty Drive, Fort Belvoir

Register Here

This event is a networking reception and career fair offering transitioning service members, military spouses, veterans, and affected government employees and government contractors the opportunity to connect with Virginia employers looking to hire qualified talent. Participating employers are offering career opportunities in IT, healthcare, logistics, manufacturing, defense, government, law enforcement and more.

Resource Providers will be on hand to assist with: Resume writing, SkillBridge internships and mentorships.

A complimentary lunch will be provided.

NoVA Workforce Statistics

In Northern Virginia, about 12 percent of all residents are employed in the federal government, according to the Northern Virginia Regional Commission.

Northern Virginia Key Highlights:

• Federal Employment: March had a decrease of 3,000 from February
• Unemployment Rate up to 3.2%, the highest it has been in the past 3 years.
• Unemployed persons in March was 47,526, a monthly increase of 3,455 (7.8%) and an annual increase of 12,765 (36.7%).

While it's unclear how many Virginians have been impacted by DOGE's job cuts, around 300,000 Commonwealth residents work for federal agencies, and federal jobs also support other employment, according to a Virginia Public Media report citing the state Employment Commission. Nearly 50,000 workers live in Fairfax County alone.

If you are a federal worker or contractor and have been affected by the recent workforce reductions, resources are available through Virginia Career Works Northern Region.