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Career & Job Readiness Opportunities  

 Launch of New Job Readiness Resource Section

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First and foremost, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to each of you for continuing to stand with us as proud members of NTEU Chapter 282. Your commitment to the union—especially during these uncertain times—is a powerful reminder of the solidarity that holds us together.

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Thanks to the recent Ninth Circuit ruling extending administrative leave for affected employees, many of us have been granted precious time and the ability to continue receiving a paycheck while this matter is being addressed. This is not a permanent solution, but it is a lifeline that gives us time to regroup, plan, and prepare for what comes next.

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It is our greatest hope—and indeed our mission—that you will be restored to your rightful positions within the agency. But hope must walk hand-in-hand with preparation. That’s why we strongly encourage you to take this time to invest in yourself: refine your résumé, explore new job opportunities, and participate in professional development.

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NTEU Chapter 282 is committed to being more than just a union—we are your resource hub, your support system, and your advocates. We’ve created a new section on our website dedicated to helping you navigate this changing landscape. There, you’ll find listings for job fairs, résumé writing workshops, training classes, and guest speaker sessions designed to help you sharpen your skills and expand your opportunities.

While we continue to fight for the full restoration of your careers through ongoing litigation, we must also remain realistic and proactive. If the outcome is not favorable, you will be better equipped to move forward with strength, dignity, and readiness.

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Now more than ever, your voice matters. We need every single member to call, email, and write to your Congressional representatives. Share your story. Make them feel the impact of these RIFs on your life—not just your job, but your career, your family, your future. Every message you send adds pressure and raises visibility. We cannot afford to be silent. They must know what’s at stake.

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If you’re passionate about advocacy and want to do more, we are actively recruiting members for our Legislative Committee. If you're interested, please reach out to Executive Vice President Helen Robinson at NTEU282@gmail.com.

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Thank you for your continued faith in the union, your strength in the face of adversity, and your dedication to the principles we all stand for. We will continue to walk beside you—every step of the way—and we look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events.

In unity and strength,


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DMV 
​Maryland

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  • **National Hire a Veteran Day (Hanover, MD)**
    When: July 24, 2025 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
    Where: Live! Casino Hotel, Hanover, MD
    Who: All job seekers 18+; veteran‑focused labor.maryland.gov

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  • **Federal to Future Career Transition Expo**
    When: August 26, 2025 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
    Where: Baltimore, MD
    Federal employee career transitions wusa9.com+10labor.maryland.gov+10virginiaworks.gov+10

  • Ongoing support with résumé help, interview prep, and job matching across MD via Maryland Workforce Exchange & local AJCs labor.maryland.gov+1wjla.com+1​
    Maryland American Job Center (AJC)​

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Virginia

  • **Virginia Department of Corrections – Public Safety Job Fair**
    When: July 15, 2025 | 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
    Where: Hilton Garden Inn, Fredericksburg, VA
    Correctional officer recruitment umgc.edu+3virginiaworks.gov+3fairfaxcounty.gov+3

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  • **Virginia DOC Job Fair (Statewide)**
    When: June 30, 2025 | 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
    Where: Various locations statewide

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  • **JobZone Job Fair – Dahlgren, VA**
    When: July 24, 2025 | 3 p.m.–7 p.m.
    Where: U MW Dahlgren Campus
    Ideal for cleared DoD/military-related communities virginiaworks.gov+1labor.maryland.gov+1

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  • **JobZone Job Fair – Reston, VA**
    When: July 29, 2025 | 3 p.m.–7 p.m. (followed by networking event)
    Where: Reston, VA
    Cybersecurity & tech‑focused virginiaworks.gov

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  • Fairfax County‑Sponsored Events

    • Career Connections DC: July 11, 2025 | Arlington, VA

    • Regional Government Job Fair: July 12, 2025 | Woodbridge, VA

    • Arlington, VA In‑Person Fair: July 14, 2025 | Arlington, Crystal Gateway Marriott fairfaxcounty.gov+1wusa9.com+1

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Washington, D.C.

**DC “Hot Days Hot Jobs 4.0” Hiring Event**
When: August 12, 2025
Organized by DC Department of HR (DCHR) dchr.dc.gov

  • **Washington, DC Online Job Fair**
    When: August 13, 2025 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
    Fully virtual event across multiple industry sectors besthirecareerfairs.com

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  • Federal‑Worker‑Targeted Career Fairs
    Regular federal/laid‑off employee fairs around D.C. and suburbs (e.g., events in April, WUSA reported) indeed.com+8wusa9.com+8wjla.com+8

 

DMV In-Person Job Fairs – July 2025

Maryland

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  • **National Hire a Veteran Day**
    Thursday, July 24, 2025 • 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
    Live! Casino Hotel, Hanover, MD
    Open to all adult job seekers, veteran‑focused labor.maryland.gov

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Virginia

  • **Virginia Dept. of Corrections – Corrections Officers Only**
    Tuesday, July 15, 2025 • 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
    Multiple locations statewide (e.g., Fredericksburg & Norfolk schedule) virginiaworks.gov+1usajobs.gov+1

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  • **JobZone Job Fair – Dahlgren, VA**

  • Thursday, July 24, 2025 • 3 p.m.–7 p.m.
    University of Mary Washington–Dahlgren Campus virginiaworks.gov

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  • **JobZone Job Fair – Reston, VA (Tech & Cyber Security)**
    Thursday, July 29, 2025 • 3 p.m.–7 p.m.; networking to 9 p.m.
    Reston, VA; focus on IT, cybersecurity, defense, etc. virginiaworks.gov

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  • **Hampton Roads Transit Career Fair**
    Friday, July 11, 2025 • 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
    Norfolk, VA – hiring for bus operators, mechanics, part‑time roles virginiaworks.gov

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  • **Neighborhood Code Specialist I Hiring Event (Norfolk)**
    Wednesday, July 16, 2025 • 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
    Norfolk, VA; on‑the-spot interviews for code enforcement roles virginiaworks.gov

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  • **Emporia–Greensville Job Fair**
    Wednesday, July 9, 2025 • 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
    Emporia, VA virginiaworks.gov

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  • **Regional Govt Job Fair (Woodbridge)**
    Saturday, July 12, 2025 • 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
    2700 Potomac Mills Circle, Woodbridge, VA fairfaxcounty.gov

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  • **Career Connections DC (Arlington)**
    Friday, July 11, 2025 • exhibitor fair 2:30–4:45 p.m.
    Foreign Service Institute, Arlington, VA fairfaxcounty.gov

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  • **Arlington In‑Person Job Fair (Crystal Gateway Marriott)**
    Monday, July 14, 2025 • 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
    Arlington, VA – hosted by ADvancing States Alumni Network & NASDDDS fairfaxcounty.gov

Job‑Search & Career Resources

  • Maryland Workforce Exchange & American Job Centers: Résumé review, job placement, interviewing support labor.maryland.gov

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  • Montgomery College Recruitment Events: Free workshops (e.g., Ace the Interview, Optimize Your LinkedIn) in Silver Spring. Good for federal or nonprofit resumes montgomerycollege.edu

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  • UMGC Career Fairs: Online quarterly fairs for UMGC students/alumni, but open events are posted umgc.edu

 What You Can Do Now

  1. Register ASAP for in‑person events like Fort Meade (July 16) and VA DOC job fair (July 15).

  2. Attend prep workshops in June from Montgomery College in Silver Spring.

  3. Set reminders and register for virtual fairs on August 12 (DC) and August 13 (DC).

  4. Stay connected with local AJCs, Montgomery College, and Montgomery/Prince George’s (PG) volunteer networks for weekly updates and résumé assistance—great for your outreach efforts with the Arc and FEDERAL EMPLOYED WOMEN.

 Strategic Tips for Your Goals

  • Leverage both full‑time and part‑time opportunities: Attending job fairs with federal, tech, nonprofit, and veteran focus could align with your passions at FDA, The Arc, and FEW.

  • Try virtual fairs if travel is tight—especially those in mid‑August.

  • Network at local workshops (like the LinkedIn/Interview ones)—perfect for meeting peers and employers in Bethesda/hyattsville metro area.

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Pennsylvania  

In‑Person Job Fairs (July 2025)

  1. York Hiring Fair

  2. Philadelphia Career Fair

  3. PA CareerLink Local Job & Workshop Events

    • Multiple in‑person events through county CareerLink offices (e.g., Delaware County, Lancaster, Lehigh Valley), including job fairs and workshops throughout July.

    • Examples: "Job Search Basics" on July 1 & 15 in Lancaster; multiple “Hot Jobs!” sessions and healthcare career events in Allentown eventbrite.com+14jobs4lancaster.com+14pacareerlink.pa.gov+14.

 Online (Virtual) Fairs & Workshops

  1. USAJOBS Virtual Federal Events

  2. PA CareerLink Virtual Workshops & Online Fairs

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  1.  Tue, July 1, 2025 2:00 P.M.
    Widener Library

    Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for one-on-one job search assistance. Get individualized support with résumé development, career counseling, and professional development workshops. Call 1-833-750-5627 to learn 

    more! PA CareerLink®…

Interested in Working for the City of Philadelphia?

https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/event/154093

 Mon, July 7, 2025 3:00 P.M.


Northeast Regional Library

The City of Phila Office of Human Resources (OHR) will be at Northeast Regional Library. Meet with OHR representatives for an Information Session on the New Application System to apply for jobs. This session will be held in our downstairs Meeting Room   Monday, June 30 from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

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City of Philadelphia HR Recruitment Event

 Tue, July 15, 2025 2:00 P.M.


Cecil B. Moore Library

Learn about and apply to City jobs with help from Human Resources guides. Open jobs available here: https://www.phila.gov/jobs This program will be offered again on August 19th from 2-4 pm.!

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PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance

 Tue, July 15, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Widener Library

Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for one-on-one job search assistance. Get individualized support with résumé development, career counseling, and professional development workshops. Call 1-833-750-5627 to learn more! PA CareerLink®…

Microsoft Excel Range Names and PivotTables: Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop

 Tue, July 29, 2025 12:00 P.M.
Virtual

Learn how to use named ranges...assigning names to a cell or range of cells in a workbook. We’ll also explore PivotTables, a powerful tool for summarizing, analyzing, exploring and presenting data, extracted from larger amounts of data elsewhere in an Excel workbook. Come learn the basics!…

 

PA CareerLink® Job Search Assistance

 Tue, July 29, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Widener Library

Meet with a Community Workforce Connector from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for one-on-one job search assistance. Get individualized support with résumé development, career counseling, and professional development workshops. Call 1-833-750-5627 to learn more! PA CareerLink®…

 

Microsoft Access 1 - Creating Tables: Virtual Full Circle Career Workshop

 Thu, July 31, 2025 2:00 P.M.
Virtual

Access is a great relational database app. Understand how to create tables that link together. Learn about data types, primary key and properties of fields you track in a datasheet. To join, please register here . Zoom meeting information will be emailed upon registration. Full Circle Career.​​​​

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Delaware 

 In-Person & Resource Events via Delaware JobLink

  1. Delaware Dept. of Labor Resource Fair – Harrington Public Library

  2. Resource Fair at Savida Health – Dover

    • Dates: July 11; August 8 & August 22, 2025

    • Time: 10 AM – 2 PM

    • Location: Savida Health Resources Fair, 938 S Bradford St, Dover, DE 19904

    • Seats Remaining: ~500

    • Type: In-person workshop focused on employment resources joblink.delaware.gov.

 Seasonal/Hiring Events

  1. Delaware State Fair – Harrington

 Highlights & Suggestions

  • July 11 (Savida) and July 14 & 18 (Harrington): Great mid-month opportunities for in-person engagement.

  • August 8 & 11: More sessions to explore employers and career services.

  • July 17–26: Open seasonal hiring during the State Fair—ideal for short-term roles.

 

Overview of Delaware State Jobs

The Delaware Employment Link (DEL) is the official portal for state-level career opportunities covering five job types:

The state employs approximately 14,000 individuals across major agencies such as Health & Social Services, Corrections, Transportation, and Safety & Homeland Security resultsresumes.org.

 What You Can Do Next

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  • July 11 Resource Fair, Savida HealthRegister early, bring copies of resume

  • July 14 & 18 Resource Fair, HarringtonPrepare questions and resumes

  • July 17–26 Delaware State Fair hiringCheck roles online and apply early

  • August 8 & 11More Resource FairsFollow Delaware JobLink for updates/registration

  • August 22 & 25Continued Resources & HiringThese are final summer sessions—don’t miss out

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