Visit the WISH Center in Fairfax County, Virginia at 7950 Audubon Avenue, Alexandria, VA!

For more information call (Para más información llame al) 571-347-7858.
Fill out our Interest Form

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

Upcoming 2024 Events
September 30 / Adult Carpentry – Introduction – 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Click here to download WISH Calendar September 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

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Skilled Trades:
Welding, Woodworking, Carpentry, OSHA 10

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

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

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!

Explore Our Programs

Learn more about our efforts in support of our mission and vision.

Vehicle Donation Program

For over 16 years, we’ve operated one of the most successful car donation programs on the East Coast, processing over 200,000 vehicle donations.

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