Who Should Attend?
- Federal government employees and contractors, current or former
- Professionals with Top Secret (TS or TS/SCI) clearances (not required by all employers)
- Individuals impacted by federal workforce changes
What You’ll Gain
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Access to employers actively hiring candidates with federal government and contracting experience
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Information on career transition resources and support services
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Networking opportunities with workforce professionals
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Educational workshops to successfully translate your experience to your next chapter
Who You'll Meet
- CACI International Inc.
- Fairfax County Government
- City of Manassas
- Fairfax and Loudoun County Public Schools
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- PRISM Inc.
- CMC Electronics
- Trewon Technologies, LLC
- PEG, LLC
- And many more!
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Thursday, February 26, 2026
1-4 p.m.
Fairfax County Government Center
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Employer Benefits
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Risk-Free Access: Host qualified candidates in a temporary professional work experience at zero cost—wages are fully covered by Talent Up NOVA.
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Expert Talent: Gain access to professionals with years of federal and contractor experience, advanced technical skills, and existing security clearances.
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Competitive Compensation: Program-supported placements offer a minimum wage of $30/hour.
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