Melwood Community Services

WORKFORCE SKILLS: Resume Development
2025-01-24 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax)

FASFA VASFA & Scholarship Workshop
2025-01-25 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax)

Building Paths Cohort 1 Begins
2025-01-27 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax)

Computer Basics
2025-01-28 12:30 - 14:30, 2025-01-30 12:30 - 14:30 (America/Halifax)

Discover Your Path Expo
2025-02-01 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax)
For more information on securing an expo table or presenting:
Contact: Kenya.Turner@fairfaxcounty.gov
Tel: 703-704-6334

Adults, 18 years and older, who want to volunteer should contact:
Volunteer Program Supervisor: Hadyn Kihm at hadyn.kihm@fairfaxcounty.gov or 703-324-5713
Click here to download event flyer.

Building Paths Info Session
2025-03-04 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-03-06 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-03-11 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-03-13 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-03-18 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-03-20 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-03-25 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-03-27 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | The WISH Center, 7950 Audobon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22306, United States

Cyber Futures (Cyber Security/IT) Info Session
2025-03-12 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-03-14 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | The WISH Center, 7950 Audobon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22306, United States

Job Club (NEW!)
2025-03-17 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-19 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-24 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-26 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The WISH Center, 7950 Audobon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22306, United States

Building Paths COHORT 1 Graduation
2025-03-21 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | The WISH Center, 7950 Audobon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22306, United States

Building Paths Cohort 2 Begins
2025-03-31 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | The WISH Center, 7950 Audobon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22306, United States
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BUILDING PATHS
8-week PAID Construction Trades Career Pathway Program
NEXT CLASS:

Dates: March 31 – May 23, 2025 (Mondays to Fridays)
Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Address: 7950 Audobon Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22306

***Must be eligible to work in the United States***
INCLUDES:

PAID Weekly Stipend
FREE Industry Certifications
Hands-on Experience
Toolkit & Boots
Job Placement Assistance
Training Materials

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be a Fairfax County resident
Must have a high school diploma/GED or equivalent
Must be willing and able to participate the entire 8 weeks
Must understand basic math

Register now
Flyer download
If you would like more information, please contact us here.
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CONSTRUYENDO CAMINOS
Programa PAGO de 8 semanas de Orientación Profesional en la Industria de la Construcción
PRÓXIMO CURSO:

Del 31 de marzo al 23 de mayo de 2025
De lunes a viernes
De 9:00 a. m. a 5:00 p. m.
7950 Audobon Avenue Alexandria, VA 22306

***Debe ser elegible para trabajar en los Estados Unidos***
INCLUYE:

¡Estipendio semanal PAGO!
Certificaciones industriales GRATUITAS
Experiencias prácticas
Kit de herramientas y botas
Asistencia para la inserción laboral
Materiales de capacitación

REQUISITOS:

Debe residir en el condado de Fairfax
Debe contar con un diploma de escuela preparatoria, de Desarrollo Educativo General (GED, por sus siglas en inglés) o equivalente
Debe tener disponibilidad y capacidad para participar durante las 8 semanas completas
Debe entender matemáticas básicas

Regístrate ahora
Descargar un folleto informativo
Para más información contáctenos aquí.

Teen Welding Level 2
2025-03-31 15:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | The WISH Center, 7950 Audobon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22306, United States

Ready to start your own business?
2025-08-12 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-08-14 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-08-16 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | The WISH Center, 7950 Audobon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22306, United States
In partnership with the Costello College of Business at George Mason University, the WISH Center is holding a FREE 9-monthbootcamp and mentorship program for new entrepreneurs. Gain the skills to build, grow and operate your own business.
Qualifications: Must be a Fairfax County resident. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

BUILDING PATHS 8-week PAID Construction Trades Career Pathway Program
2025-09-16 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-09-25 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-09-30 10:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | The WISH Center, 7950 Audobon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 22306, United States
INCLUDES:

PAID WEEKLY STIPEND
FREE Industry Certifications
Toolkit & Boots
Training Materials
Hands-on Experience
Job Placement Assistance

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be a Fairfax County resident
Must have a high school diploma/GED or equivalent
Must be willing and able to participate the entire 8 weeks
Must understand basic math
