Resources for Fed Employees Affected by Furloughs/Shutdown

Free Certification Classes from NOVA for laid off federal workers or contractors starting in the next week or two  https://www.nvcc.edu/academics/workforce/novanext/index.html 

28 Oct Generative AI - Advanced

3 Nov  UGotClass: Entrepreneurial Marketing

3 Nov CompTIA® Data+

3 Nov IT Specialist: Artificial Intelligence

4 Nov SHRM Certification Exam Preparation

https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home (table highlights job announcements closing by end of Oct as a more targeted list ready to act upon but there are many other openings on the site)

Job Opening: Health District Director

Location: Fredericksburg

Closing  Date: Oct 28 2025

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Hiring Range: $170,000 - $215,000

Full Time or Part Time: Full-Time (Salaried)

Job Opening: Building and Grounds Superintendent - Northern Virginia Region

Location: Fairfax

Closing  Date: Oct 29 2025

Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

Hiring Range: $86,643 - $99,639

Full Time or Part Time: Full-Time (Salaried)

Job Opening: DDS QA Auditor - #ARSD0848

RLocation: emote, 1- Alternate  Fairfax

Closing  Date: Oct 30 2025 

Agency: Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs

Hiring Range: Starting Minimum salary $88,478

Full Time or Part Time: Full-Time (Salaried)

Job Opening: Chief Probation Officer: P&P District #35 Manassas #P3501

Location: Manassas

Closing  Date: Oct 31 2025 

Agency: Div of Community Corrections

Hiring Range: $77,241 - $139,533

Full Time or Part Time: Full-Time (Salaried)

Job Opening: Assistant Professor  Biological Sciences

Location: Fredericksburg

Closing  Date: Oct 31 2025 

Agency: University of Mary Washington

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments  https://www.mwcog.org/community/data-and-tools/federal-workforce-resources-and-data/ (LOTS of good info on this site for resources across the DMV area)

Talent Capital for Greater Washington area: https://talentcapital.ai/

District of Columbia

• DC Department of Employment Services: Unemployment Compensation for Former Federal Employees
• Impact to Federal Workers: This new website is intended to support federal workers.
• Office of Unemployment Compensation: This resource provides federal employees with information about unemployment compensation, support for efforts to find new employment, information about employees’ rights as federal employees and job opportunities in the D.C. government.
• Federal Worker Solidarity Fund for the DC Region

Maryland

• Maryland Public Servants Resource Website: This site contains information about how to apply for unemployment insurance benefits, conduct a job search, obtain career support, address health coverage needs, find information about legal resources, and learn more about federal employee rights as well as county-specific programs and resources for federal workers and contractors who have been laid off.
  • Maryland Department of Labor: Federal Employees: Frequently Asked Questions About Unemployment Insurance
  • Montgomery County, MD: Resources for Workers Impacted by Recent Federal Government Actions: This page includes resources on employment and career support; food, child care and housing; crisis intervention, health and insurance; federal and state officials’ resources; and municipality resources.
  • Charles County, MD: Government Transition Resources: This page provides information about job search and career support; entrepreneurship and startup support; unemployment insurance; health care benefits; assistance with food, cash, medical expenses and energy bills; transportation; family and child care resources; and low-income housing options and resources for persons at risk of homelessness.
  • Frederick County, MD: Assistance During the Federal Shutdown: This page includes resources related to food, medical, utilities, employment and financial assistance. 
  • Prince George’s County, MD: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/news-events/news/resources-federal-workers-facing-job-loss

Virginia

• Resources for Impacted Federal Workers: This site includes details about how to apply for unemployment insurance benefits, conduct a job search, address health care coverage needs, and find opportunities for training and education.
• Resources for Virginia’s Former Federal Employees and Other Workers Impacted by the Federal Government Transition
• Virginia Workforce Connection: This site provides information about available jobs, job search resources, training opportunities and resources for veterans.
• Virginia Career Works: Resource Guide for the Job Seeker: Guide to Finding a New Job
  • Virginia Career Works Northern Region: Dislocated Federal Workers and Contractors: This site provides information about health insurance, taxpayer services, household expense assistance, unemployment insurance benefits, the five Virginia Career Works Career Centers in the Northern Region and other resources.
• Alexandria City: Resources for Federal Government Employees
  • Arlington County: Assistance for Federal Employees and Contractors: This site includes resources related to employment services, public benefits programs and housing.
  • Fairfax County: Help for Residents Affected by Federal Workforce Actions: This site provides resources for former federal employees, contractors and others impacted by job loss.
  • Fairfax County Economic Development Authority: This site provides information about jobs available in Northern Virginia, as well as resources for veterans, transitioning military and military families, entrepreneurs and startups, and training opportunities.
  • Fairfax County: Human Services Resource Guide (HSRG): This searchable database includes information on a range of services for Fairfax County residents, including how families can apply for free and reduced-price meal benefits anytime during the school year.
• Prince William County: Resources for Residents Impacted by Federal Workforce Actions

Recurring Resource Tuesdays at Refraction Innovation Hub in McLean:

https://refraction.zoholandingpage.com/resourcetues/

Washington DC Job Fair November 13, 2025

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/washington-dc-job-fair-november-13-2025-washington-dc-career-fairs-tickets-1042092515767?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Abiding Presence Lutheran Church

6304 Lee Chapel Road

Burke, VA 22015United States

https://abidingpresence.net/eventsfeed/2025/10/31/free-food-distribution-for-federal-workers-amp-contractors?fbclid=IwdGRleANsx7VleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHtg_sL9tyzHkuz-NUrBy6YhiUcpFNHPOVbGQ6ngYvO9vWoucNGm1OCAnuLCl_aem_xASQKtf8Ia1BUhO5am2aVQ

District Biscuits in Alexandria is offering free breakfast for furloughed federal workers the rest of this month.

https://www.districtbiscuitco.com