With the ever-changing job climate, AIA NoVA has compiled numerous resources related to employment (categorized below) that include topics including job boards, unemployment assistance and benefits, how to start your own firm, and more. No matter your current career situation or experience level, these resources are here to guide and support you through both unexpected and planned career changes: 

DMV Firms Currently Hiring

• VLK Architects
• ZGF Architects

Let us know if your firm is hiring and we will add you to the list.

Virginia-Based Job Boards: 

• AIA VA Job Board 
• AIA NoVA Job Board 
• AIA Richmond Job Board 
• AIA National Career Center 
• AIA DC Job Board 
• Virginia Works Upcoming Job Fairs 
• Virginia Works Job Search Board 
• Virginia Career Works  
• Virginia Workforce Connection 
• Work in NoVA   
• Fairfax County Economic Development Authority 

Apply for Unemployment Benefits, Determine Insurance Eligibility, File Unemployment Claims, and Assistance Services: 

• Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) and FAQs 
• City of Alexandria Resources for Federal Government Employees Impacted by Workforce Reductions 
• Secretary of the Commonwealth Resources for Impacted Federal Workers 
• Civil Service Strong 
• Fairfax County Department of Family Services – Employment & Training 
• Fairfax County Federal Workforce Resource Hub

Business Development Support & Resources Starting Your Own Firm: 

• Alexandria Economic Development Partnership (AEDP) 
• AIA National “Starting Your Own Firm” 
• Arlington Economic Development 
• Arlington Economic Development Commission 
• State Corporation Commission  
• Rapid Response is a proactive strategy designed to respond to layoffs and plant closings. Rapid Response teams will work with employers and any employee representative(s) to quickly maximize public and private resources to minimize disruptions associated with job loss: 
• Department of Labor Rapid Response Services 
• Rapid Response Virginia State Coordinator: Brett Tavel
  • Virginia Community College System 
    300 Arboretum Pl 
    Suite 200 
    Richmond, VA 23236       
  • Phone: 804-819-4946 
  • Fax: 804-819-1699  
  • Email: btavel@vccs.edu 
• Warn Notices (list of closing/layoff notices) 

News Articles & Podcasts that May Be Helpful (Listed Chronologically): 

• Unemployed with Anna Roisman podcast 
• “The Latest News on Unemployment” published by U.S. News 
• “How to Prepare Your Finances for a Layoff” published by WTOP News 
• “Can Fired Employees Collect Unemployment?” published by U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s CO 
• “Enroll Virginia offering support for Virginians losing employment based health coverage” published by 12OnYourSide 
• Agile Unemployment: Normalizing the Way We Talk About Being Out of Work podcast by Sabrina Sulat 
• Unemployed with Anna Roisman podcast