Don Beyer Presents: Rising to Meet the Challenge

As Elon Musk and Donald Trump unleash an illegal and politically motivated purge of the federal workforce, our Northern Virginia district has become the prime target for these attacks. Every day, I’m hearing from constituents who have been directly harmed by the executive overreach from this administration.

This is why I launched a series of events, called “Rising to the Challenge,” to address the serious issues facing my constituents and support them as they navigate these trying times. As the first in this series of events, I hosted a federal worker and contractor resource fair with our local government jurisdictions that featured unemployment assistance, financial and career planning advice, legal and policy discussions, food assistance and mental health resources, and more.

The next event in this series is a Job Fair for Federal Workers and Contractors on May 3, which I am hosting in partnership with the City of Alexandria, the City of Falls Church, Arlington County and Fairfax County. As many of our Northern Virginia neighbors navigate the uncertainty of a career transition, this job fair will allow individuals to connect directly with hiring companies. 

Ahead of the job fair, I encourage individuals to prepare by watching this virtual webinar hosted by the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority with various tips on how to optimize your resume, LinkedIn profile, and networking strategy to catch recruiters’ attention. Additional resources designed with federal workers in mind are available here, provided by FedsForward. To seek additional job opportunities, please visit this link.