NORTHERN VIRGINIA: Scholarship Opportunity for In-Demand Technology Occupations

Exciting Opportunity Available for a Limited Time!

Alexandria/Arlington Regional Workforce Council will help pay the tuition for Northern Virginians who are unemployed or underemployed and require financial assistance to improve their competitiveness for in-demand technology occupations. This program uses “Go Virginia” funding to provide scholarships to help pay for Computer Occupations (SOC 15-1000) training and certification services. Certifications that the Council will fund include, but are not limited to:

  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Information Technology Infrastructure Library Certification (ITIL)
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (C/EH)
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)

Eligibility:

  • Virginia residency is required
  • Proof of ability to legally work in the United States
  • Male United States citizens and male non-citizens who are legally living in the United States who were born after December 31, 1959 are required to show proof that they are registered with Selective Service
  • Proof of annual income

The Computer Occupations certification courses program is available for a limited-time and financial assistance is capped at $3,500 per person and is subject to funding availability.

There are reimbursement programs for businesses: https://workforcecouncil.arlingtonva.us/2018/12/cit/.

TO LEARN MORE

Living in Alexandria City?

Alexandria Workforce Development Center

1900 N. Beauregard Street, Suite 300, Alexandria, VA 22311

Contact: Linda Gilmore

(703) 746-6084 | Linda.Gilmore@alexandriava.gov

Living in Arlington?

Arlington Employment Center

2100 Washington Boulevard, 1st Floor, Arlington, VA 22204

Contact: Fernando Delgado

(703) 228-1437 | Fdelga@arlingtonva.us