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Upcoming 2024 Events
November 25 / 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Adult Carpentry Introduction (CARPINTERÍA PARA ADULTOS INTRODUCCIÓN)
December 2 / 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Adult Carpentry Introduction (CARPINTERÍA PARA ADULTOS INTRODUCCIÓN)

Click here to download WISH Calendar October – November (Octubre – Noviembre) 2024

The WISH Mission is to provide Fairfax County residents:

• A path to better-paying jobs through FREE training and access to certificate programs
• Access to jobs that pay $20+ per hour
• Access to jobs with building trades organizations in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.
• FREE services such as interview preparation, resume workshops, and training and community support services
• Exposure to emerging technologies such as augmented and virtual reality, drones, robotics, and fabrication and prototyping
• PathFinder flyer (click here to download) – New career opportunities for adults 18-24.

At the WISH Center in Fairfax County, Virginia (7950 Audubon Avenue, Alexandria, VA), you can:

• Obtain the skills for in-demand employment
• Connect directly to employers ready to hire
• Become empowered to earn a living wage.

The WISH Mission is to provide Fairfax County residents:

• A path to better-paying jobs through FREE training and access to certificate programs
• Access to jobs that pay $20+ per hour
• Access to jobs with building trades organizations in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.
• FREE services such as interview preparation, resume workshops, and support services
• Exposure to emerging technologies such as augmented and virtual reality, drones, robotics, and fabrication and prototyping
• A pathway to high-paying tech or science-related careers

At the WISH Center in Fairfax County, Virginia (7950 Audubon Avenue, Alexandria, VA), you can:

• Obtain the skills and certifications for in-demand employment
• Connect directly to employers ready to hire
• Become empowered to earn a living wage.

Interested in learning more? Fill out our Intake Form below or reach out to us at [email protected]   Contact us today!

Interest Form

Skilled Trades:
Welding, Woodworking, Carpentry, OSHA 10

Emerging Technology
Augment & Virtual Reality, Drones, Robotics, Fabrication & Prototyping

Professional Development
Interview preparation, resume, cover letter, financial literacy, ESL

Find out More:
Current Offering Flyers

Media Mentions
The W.I.S.H. Center Opens in Hybla Valley (connectionnewspapers.com)
New workforce training center in Hybla Valley set to open Oct. 8 | Mount Vernon on the MoVe (town.news)
Aided by Amazon, Fairfax County to open innovation skills hub in May | FFXnow
Fence Removed in Mount Vernon, Opening Opportunities (mountvernongazette.com)

Key Employer and Community Partners of the WISH Center include:

• Baltimore-DC Building and Construction Trades Council
• INOVA Health System
• Northern VA Community College
• Fairfax Dept. of Family Services Employment & Training
• Community Foundation of Northern Virginia
• United Community
• Lazera Ministries
• Fairfax County Public Schools
• Fairfax County Adult Continuing Education
• And many more!