Governor Glenn Youngkin visited Stafford County on Friday, highlighting more than 250,000 open jobs across Virginia—even as concerns mount over federal job cuts. Speaking at SimVentions, an engineering and technology services firm in Stafford, Youngkin told the crowd, “Virginia has jobs. Lots of jobs.”
The event, hosted at SimVentions’ headquarters, was organized with the help of State Senator Tara Durant (R-28, Fredericksburg, Stafford), who said the initiative behind the state’s jobs rollout has been years in the making.
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Prince William County is grappling with dozens of long-term staff vacancies, prompting concern among officials about recruitment, retention, and the impact on services.
During the county’s first Finance and Budget Committee meeting on Tuesday, David Sinclair, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, delivered a detailed vacancy analysis at the request of the Board of County Supervisors. The analysis focused on county government positions that have remained unfilled for 270 days or more.
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Falmouth Elementary School’s parents received an email on July 10 from Dr. Sallie Burch advising that she would resign as Principal effective July 31. Dr. Burch said after 12 years in Stafford County Public Schools, stating briefly that she would be leaving to pursue a new opportunity.
Burch served as Assistant Principal at Falmouth from 2012 to 2015 before becoming Principal in 2015. Burch thanked the community for their support through the years, saying, “The school will continue to thrive and achieve great things with the continued dedication of this wonderful community.” According to her LinkedIn profile, Burch also serves as a part-time Longwood University Supervisor for student teachers.
Mary Foreman will be the interim Principal for Falmouth. Stafford Schools Spokesperson Sandra Osborn said Foreman is a veteran Stafford Schools administrator with over 25 years of experience. Foreman served as the assistant principal at Falmouth ES for five years before becoming the principal of Stafford Elementary School for 19 years. Osborne said Foreman is currently at Falmouth ES, working with Burch and Assistant Principal Tia Gilliam-Wilson to ensure a smooth opening of the new school year.
Children in kindergarten through 5th grade attend Falmouth Elementary. The school boasts an enrollment of nearly 730 students.
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Prince William County currently has over 400 job openings across all departments and will host a Career Expo to fill as many open positions as possible.
More information can be found in the County’s press release:
The Prince William County Career Expo will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at the Hylton Performing Arts Center at 10960 George Mason Circle in Manassas from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Onsite interviews will be conducted for some entry level positions with potential contingent offers and pre-screening interviews for some mid-to higher-level positions.
County staff will be available at the expo to assist attendees in finding suitable volunteer and employment opportunities, whether they are looking for full-time or part-time positions, internships or seasonal jobs. Representatives from various departments, hiring managers and personnel from Prince William County Human Resources will be present to answer questions about the recruitment and selection process, as well as the county’s benefit offerings.
Laptops will be available at the Career Expo for potential candidates to complete applications onsite. County staff will also be on hand to help with the application process.
“People who choose public service careers often do so to give back to the community they live in,” said Human Resources Manager Adreanne Simms. “In Prince William County, we offer excellent pay and benefits, Virginia State Retirement, office locations countywide and diverse job opportunities to challenge and inspire you. We invite you to work where you live and play and See Yourself Here!”
Registration for the Career Expo is not required. However, interested candidates can skip the line to get right to the agencies they want to meet with Express Check-In. Learn more and sign up for Express Check-In at pwcva.gov/career-expo.
Prince William County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. LaTanya McDade: "June 3, PWCS will hold an Instructional Job Fair at the Kelly Leadership Center. I invite you to complete our registration form and help us recruit top talent by spreading the word about instructional opportunities or any of our classified positions, such as bus drivers, security, finance, human resources, and information technology professionals. I encourage you to refer family, friends, or recent graduates, especially former PWCS students – you belong here!"
"As a reminder, June 15 is the last day of school and will be an early-release day. This ensures final exams, grading, and year-end obligations are met for students and staff before the summer break."
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Keep Prince William Beautiful: "The Prince William County Green Business Council (PWCGBC)has partnered with gpac to provide resources to employers and job seekers working in environmental sustainability. The partnership comes as a result of the PWCGBC seeking to expand its offerings to new and existing member businesses across Prince William County."
“gpac has been established in the Talent Acquisition/Recruiting industry for over 30 years and employs over 800recruiters with a team specifically tailored for the Waste, Recycling, &Environmental Service industries!” says Tyler Hawkins, Search Consultant with gpac. “Together with the PWCGBC, our combined resources and knowledge will help introduce environmental employers to job seekers and the like all across the county.”
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Prince William Public Libraries is hosting a Job Fair on Thursday, May 11, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Chinn Park Library, 13065 Chinn Park Drive in Woodbridge.
The Job Fair will feature over 30 businesses, organizations, and government agencies for Prince William area residents seeking new career opportunities. The job fair will allow the public to learn more about jobs in and around Prince William County.
Businesses in attendance will include Koons Automotive, Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, Walmart, and Wegmans. Multiple Prince William County government departments will be recruiting at the Job Fair. Prince William County Public Schools, City of Manassas Parks, Culture & Recreation, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Coast Guard will also be on-site to discuss career opportunities.Â
For more information, visit pwcva.gov/library.Â
