April 15, 2025
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia
Pinecrest School

Tag: employment

Editorial: The cuts are hitting home

#employment, #federal government, #immigration
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By Michelle Rosenfeld, Annandale resident If you live in Annandale, recent actions from the federal government aren’t some far-off political drama – they’re personal. Your neighbors are being laid off. Lifesaving research is being defunded. Families are being torn apart by mass deportations. These decisions affect our schools, our hospitals, our construction sites, our economy, … Continued

FCPD recruits former federal workers

#employment, #police

The Fairfax County Police Department has launched a recruitment initiative aimed at attracting former federal employees interested in a career in public safety. FCPD is offering a $15,000 hiring bonus for new police officers. According to the police department, “Federal employees and other skilled professionals bring valuable expertise that aligns with the needs of the department, making … Continued

NOVA offers free job training to unemployed federal workers

#employment, #federal government, #higher education
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Northern Virginia Community College on March 13 announced a free training program to help unemployed federal workers and contractors transition to new careers. The NOVA New Employment, Exploration and Transition (NOVAnext) program will provide scholarships to allow approved participants to enroll in one of 14 courses at no charge and access NOVA-sponsored online workshops on resume-writing … Continued

County, state list resources for fired federal workers

#employment, #federal government, #government services
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Both Fairfax County and the state of Virginia have posted lists of resources for people affected by President Trump’s and Elon Musk’s efforts to downsize the federal government. The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) maintains a database of open positions in Northern Virginia. The database lists over 47,000 jobs available in airspace and defense and nearly … Continued

Virginia lawmakers respond to Trump’s plans to cut the federal workforce

#employment, #federal government, #General Assembly
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Virginia House of Delegates Speaker Don Scott (D-Portsmouth) has formed a bipartisan Emergency Committee on Federal Workforce and Funding Reductions in response to President Trump’s attacks on the federal government. “This committee will work to understand the potential impacts on Virginians and find solutions that protect our communities,” Scott posted on X on Feb. 5. … Continued

Scholarships available for career training

#education, #employment
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If you’re stuck in a dead-end job and want to learn a new trade, check out Fairfax County Public Schools’ Adult and Community Education program. FCPS ACE provides flexible, affordable, career-focused training and workforce readiness. The program is offering $30,000 in scholarships to enable adults to take specialized apprenticeship classes, earn necessary licenses or certifications, … Continued

Paint recycling program launched

#employment, #environment, #recycling
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Fairfax County launched a paint-recycling program that will provide job training while reducing waste in landfills. The 12-month pilot program, announced June 13, is being carried out by the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services in collaboration with Operation Stream Shield and the Washington, D.C.-based Pangea Markets, an organization dedicated to sustainability. Participants in … Continued

Park Authority seeks job applicants

#employment, #parks
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The Fairfax County Park Authority has scheduled two open-hire events to fill part-time seasonal and year-round positions at park locations across the county. Positions are available at eight parks, including Green Spring Gardens and Lake Accotink Park.  Job seekers are invited to come to one of these events to meet staff, apply for a job, … Continued

Park Authority hiring summer camp leaders

#children, #employment, #Recreation
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The Fairfax County Park Authority is hiring people for full-time jobs in its Rec-PAC summer camp program. The program seeks “creative, high-energy, motivated” candidates to serve as site directors, camp leaders, and inclusion leaders. Pay ranges from $16.87 to $23.75 an hour depending on experience, education, and certifications. All summer employees will be offered a … Continued

FCPS expands employee background checks

#employment, #schools
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Fairfax County Public Schools is expanding background checks for employees. “Starting in April 2023, all FCPS employees (including temporary employees, hourly staff, and substitutes) will be reviewed through the National Sex Offender Registry,” FCPS announced April 25. “This is the beginning of a process that will expand over the coming school year.”  The increased scrutiny … Continued