On this episode of the Strive & Thrive podcast series, we have a special guest speaker, Dr. Anne Gaddy, Deputy Director of Alexandria Health Department, to provide an update on the City of Alexandria’s expanding vaccination efforts. She also discusses the job opportunities available at these vaccination sites. 

The City is actively hiring for the 100+ open positions that will be available to support the vaccination efforts. Visit alexandriava.gov/jobs and search “COVID” among the open positions. 

The Workforce Development Center, in collaboration with the City’s Human Resources department, is leading an effort to help fill these roles and are available to work with City of Alexandria residents who are interested in applying. Be sure to indicate in your application if you are a member of the Medical Reserve Corps, any language skills you may have, and whether you are an Alexandria resident. If you need any assistance with your application, please reach out to wdc@alexandriava.gov and let us know how we can help you.

Alexandria Vaccination Sites are Expanding (and Hiring!)

Forced to adapt, Alexandria businesses are embracing technology, community, and creativity more than ever before. Ryan Touhill, Senior Vice President, Alexandria Economic Development Partnership (AEDP), gives us the front row view of how businesses evolved over the COVID-19 pandemic and what changes are here to stay. The business community in collaboration with AEDP had helped protect 2800+ jobs during the pandemic. Touhill also provides updates on large economic projects in the area.

To learn more about AEDP, visit www.alexandriaecon.org. 

If you are a small business owner or an aspiring owner, take advantage of the resources provided by the Small Business Development Center! Visit www.alexandriasbdc.org.

Embracing Change: The new landscape of Alexandria businesses

Ever wanted to work in the Alexandria school system? Whether you are interested in teaching or other administrative and support roles, there are plenty of opportunities to have a vibrant and secure career with Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS). In this episode, learn directly from their HR team why ACPS is such a great place to work and how you can stand out when applying.

Attend the December 10, 2020, Meet the Employer event to speak directly to the ACPS HR team. Register at www.alexandriava.gov/WorkforceDevelopment

The event and podcast is hosted by the City of Alexandria's Workforce Development Center.

Alexandria City Public Schools are actively hiring teachers & support staff!

Before the pandemic, the Northern Virginia's workforce was vibrant. So, how is our region currently performing? And how will the workforce continue to adapt in a post-COVID reality that may also include increased automation? This episode's experts discuss these questions and also share strategies for securing employment in the region's growing industries:

--Alex Cooley, Manager of Labor Market Research at Northern Virginia Community College (@AlexTheDataGuy)
--Dave Remick, Executive Director of Alexandria/Arlington Regional Workforce Council

The Northern Virginia Community College offers education and many pathway programs for starting and advancing careers. Learn more at www.nvcc.edu.

For more information, job opportunities and employment services, contact WDC at 703.746.5990, email wdc@alexandriava.gov or visit our website and job board:

Website: www.alexandriava.gov/WorkforceDevelopment
Job Board: wdc.alexandriava.gov/

A Resilient Workforce: COVID & Automation Impacts to the Northern Virginia Workforce

On this episode of the Strive & Thrive podcast series, we provide a snapshot of the older adult workforce and resources provided by the City of Alexandria’s Workforce Development Center to assist them. We have several special guests including, Susan Weinstock, AARP Vice President of Financial Resilience Programming, who shares how Older Adults were impacted by the pandemic, as well as how to find employers who are committed to hiring an older workforce.
 
Be sure to stick around for the whole episode to hear directly from Heather, an Alexandria resident, who had lost her job due to the pandemic, and was able to regain employment with the help of the Workforce Development Center’s 50+ Rapid Reskilling Cohort program. 
 
To learn more about the 50+ Rapid Reskilling Cohort program or any upcoming WDC workshops for older adults seeking employment services, email us at wdc@alexandriava.gov.

How Older Workers are Staying Confident During the Pandemic

This is an official account of the City of Alexandria, Virginia government (www.alexandriava.gov).

Embracing Change: The new landscape of Alexandria businesses

City of Alexandria, VA

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