Workforce Development Month

Open House

Friday, September 8, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Workforce Resource Center, 705 E. Market Street, Suite E, Leesburg 
Join us to celebrate and kick off Workforce Development Month. Drop in and discover resources to support your employment goals and meet staff to get connected to services. Light refreshments will be provided. 

Special Session: "Navigating Workplace Dress Code" by Women Giving Back

Learn to navigate workplace dress code and how to dress for the job you want. This session will cover recommendations for a variety of work environments and share what recruiters and hiring managers look for during the interview process. Vouchers for a shopping appointment at Women Giving Back will be given out to attendees to use during the month of September. Register through Sign Up Genius. 

The Resume Roadshow (Four Sessions)

Meet with Workforce Resource Center staff for a brief, 15-minute evaluation of your resume’s appearance, formatting and content. Bring a printed copy of your resume and a job description for the type of work you are seeking. Note: Reviewers will not rewrite or retype the resume, but rather offer professional advice and suggestions to make your resume more effective. Drop in anytime between 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on the following dates and locations. 

• Tuesday, September 12, Sterling Library, 22330 S. Sterling Blvd, Suite A117, Sterling, VA, 20164
• Thursday, September 14, Loudoun Valley Community Center, 320 W. School Street, Purcellville, VA 20132
• Tuesday, September 19, Gum Spring Library, 24600 Millstream Drive, Stone Ridge, VA 20105
• Thursday, September 21, Lucketts Community Center, 42361 Lucketts Road, Leesburg, VA 20176

Re-set and Re-start Your Job Search Strategy (Three-Part Series)

This three-part series of workshops examines how to re-set and re-start your job search strategy after which you’ll have greater sense of empowerment and confidence for career success. Register for each session individually at loudoun.gov/wrcworkshops. In-person sessions held at the WRC Training Lab. 

• Session 1 – Employers’ Expectations: How Do You Measure Up? 
  Monday, September 11, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m., Virtual 

This workshop shows you specifics of how to read job postings and how to account for the Applicant Tracking System when applying for those jobs. Find out what employers are really looking for in a potential employee.  

• Session 2 - My Next Move
  Wednesday, September 13, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Workforce Resource Center, 705 E. Market Street, Suite E, Leesburg

Learn how to use the My Next Move online tool to search for different occupations and the skills needed for each. Take advantage of their online interest profiler to help you best match your skills and interests to a career you are most suited for. Pre-work Needed: Complete the interest inventory at www.mynextmove.org, print out the results and bring with you to class.

• Session 3 - Setting Realistic Job Search Expectations & Resume Alignment
  Friday, September 15, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m., Workforce Resource Center, 705 E. Market Street, Suite E, Leesburg  

It’s important to set job search expectations that are realistic for your education, skill set and experience. In this third session of the series, you’ll learn to examine job postings that you are targeting and how to make sure your resume measures up to the employer’s expectations.

Creating an Effective Elevator Speech

Tuesday, September 12, 10:00 – 11:15 a.m., Workforce Resource Center, 705 E. Market Street, Suite E, Leesburg
An elevator speech is a clear, brief message or “commercial” about you. It’s typically 60-90 seconds and shares with the listener who you are as a job seeker, what type of job or position you are seeking and how you can benefit a company or organization. When mastered, the elevator speech allows you to present your skills and qualifications in a confident, concise, and engaging manner. It can be used when asked in an interview “tell me about yourself” or at a career fair when introducing yourself to a recruiter. It is a proven and effective tool to help you land the job you desire! Register at loudoun.gov/wrcworkshops. 

Employment Resource Expo and Job Fair

Wednesday, September 20, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Claude Moore Recreation Center, 46105 Loudoun Park Lane, Sterling, VA 20164 
Looking for a new job, a better opportunity or a different career all together? Need assistance with resources and support to become fully prepared for your next job? Dozens of actively hiring employers from various industries will be available to speak with you about their job opportunities and answer your employment related questions. Plus, community organizations will be available to share employment-related services and resources in support of your career path. Register through Eventbrite.  

Prepare for the Fair

• Attend the virtual “Ready, Set, Go to the Job Fair” Workshop on Tuesday, September 19, from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Register at loudoun.gov/wrcworkshops. 
• Visit or call the WRC (703-777-0150) to receive your free copy of “Turn a Job Fair into a Job Offer” booklet.

Are you an employer or community organization interested in participating? Employers should contact Mike Bozeth by email and community organizations should contact Pam Elliott by email. 

Breakout Session: "Is WIOA Right for You?"

Want to know more about the employment and training services offered by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)? Attend the “Is WIOA Right for You?” information session held concurrently from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.  

Ongoing Workshops and Career Development

Continue your career development with the Loudoun Workforce Resource Center through our events and workshops all year long.

Professional Level Résumé Development

Are you a seasoned professional looking to target your résumé to a particular job opening, profession or specific employment sector? The Loudoun Workforce Resource Center offers FREE virtual, one-on-one professional résumé writing services. Some prerequisites apply. To get started, contact us at 703-771-5132 or by email.