Loudoun Offers Free Professional Development Workshops during Workforce Development Month

In observance of September as Workforce Development Month, the Loudoun Workforce Resource Center will feature free virtual and in-person professional development events for job seekers, career changers, aspiring entrepreneurs, individuals affected by layoffs and those seeking to learn how employers hire workers.

The in-person events will take place at various locations. Visit loudoun.gov/WorkforceMonth for detailed information about each event and how to register. Events will include: 

The Resume Roadshow (Two date options)

• Thursday, September 4, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Sterling Library
• Thursday, September 18, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Brambleton Library

Ground Up Trade and Talent Solutions (GUTTS) Plumbing and HVAC Pre-Apprenticeship Training Information Session 

• Thursday, September 4, 2025, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m., Workforce Resource Center

Identifying Customers and Competitors for Your Small Business 

• Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., Workforce Resource Center

The Hiring Lens: Perspectives from Recruiters and Hiring Managers

• Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Cascades Library

Burn Bright, Not Out: Strategies for Sustainable Success

• Monday, September 15, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Workforce Resource Center

Introduction to State Government Contracting

• Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Workforce Resource Center

Atlas Institute of Technology: Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Information Session

• Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Virtual

Pathways to Career Growth: NOVA Workforce Certification Programs (Two date options)

• Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 5:00 – 6:15 p.m., Workforce Resource Center
• Friday, September 19, 2025, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., Virtual

Understanding Your Credit Report

• Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Virtual

Changing Careers at Any Age

• Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 9:00 – 11:30 a.m., Workforce Resource Center

Loudoun County Travel Training

• Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m., Workforce Resource Center

Launch Your Business in Loudoun County: A Practical Step-by-Step Guide to Starting and Growing Your Small Business

• Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., Workforce Resource Center

Creating a Financial Recovery Plan

• Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Virtual

Anyone who requires an accommodation for any type of disability or needs language assistance to participate, can contact the Loudoun Workforce Resource Center at 703-777-0150. Three business days’ notice is requested. 

For more information, contact the Workforce Resource Center at 703-777-0150 or visit loudoun.gov/wrc.

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