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Click on Calendar of Events to view a full schedule.
(Haga clic en Calendarios de Eventos para ver el calendario completo)

Events: 
Jan. 21 – 10:30 am – 11:30 am / Building Paths Info Session
Jan. 21 – 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm / Computer Basics
Jan 22 – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm / WORKFORCE SKILLS: Setting Goals Effectively
Jan. 23 – 10:30 am – 11:30 am / Building Paths Info Session
Jan 23. – 11:00 am – 2:00 pm / inova Job Pairing Day

Click here to download WISH Calendar January 2025

Discover Your Path EXPO (Ages 14-24) Saturday, February 1, 2025 – 10:00am to 3:00pm (Click here to download event flyer, Calendario de deseos de enero.)

 

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!