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Employer Resources

Are You Hiring? Take Advantage of FCEDA’s Free Early Career Talent Support

Tap into Fairfax County Economic Development's free Early Career Talent support--get connected with target universities, receive support with recruiting events, and get your hard-to-fill positions filled. Questions? Email sshepley@fceda.org.

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Need Help This Summer? Become an EYE Employer

Save time, resources, and costs while investing in the workforce of tomorrow. The Northern Virginia Educating Youth through Employment (EYE) program provides youth throughout Northern Virginia between the ages of 16-24 with a paid summer work experience to build workplace skills, explore areas of interest, and prepare youth for future work opportunities.

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Looking for Seasoned, Expertly Trained Federal IT Talent?

Reston, Virginia-based Revature has launched an innovative program to upskill displaced Federal & Government workers with new, in-demand tech skills at no cost. Great clients deserve great talent. Let's get to work.

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Employers: Volunteer to Support Federally Displaced Workers in NOVANext Program

NOVANext is looking for local businesses to volunteer and provide individual job coaching assistance to unemployed federal workers and government contractors.

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VA Cyber Skills

Become a Corporate Partner or Sponsor and gain access to new graduates itching to enter the field and meet the increasing demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals.

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FastForward

FastForward is a grant-funded training program hosted through Virginia’s Community Colleges. Engaging with FastForward gives companies the edge to attract talent and compete in a global economy.

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Greater Washington Apprentice Network

Greater Washington Apprentice Network helps regional employers and new businesses in Northern Virginia develop apprenticeship programs with “earn-while-you-learn” on-the-job training.

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Lead4IT

Funded by the Department of Labor to address the skills gap in the IT sector, LEAD4IT provides no-cost assistance to help employers design and reimburse Work Based Learning solutions.

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DATA Commuting Program

DATA works with employers to offer sustainable commute options to their employees, creating a recruitment benefit for new candidates and giving employees one less thing to stress about.

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Capital Youth Empowerment Program

CYEP is a unifying force in the National Capital region – one that connects industries to the disenfranchised and teaches skills that strengthen lives and change communities.

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Helping You Attract Talent

If you’re looking to build your workforce in Fairfax NOVA, use the following resources to engage the community and spark inspiration among a talent pool ready to break ground on the next big thing.