Career Transition Resources and Tools
Navigating a career transition can be challenging, but the right tools and resources can make all the difference. This page is designed to support professionals by providing sources for practical career transition tools. Whether you're exploring new industries or looking for your next opportunity, these resources will hopefully help you rebuild, refocus, and move forward with confidence.
This page will be updated periodically with new information.
RESOURCES
ACT-IAC Academy
The ACT-IAC Academy offers top-tier educational training designed to elevate the skills and expertise of those passionate about leveraging technology to drive innovation in government. Our dynamic courses go beyond technical knowledge—they also focus on building critical business acumen and leadership abilities. Whether you're looking to advance your career or deepen your understanding, many of our courses offer valuable educational credits to help you reach your goals. Check the website for new courses being added: https://www.actiac.org/act-iac-academy
DC Resources for Impacted Federal Employees
https://does.dc.gov/page/resources-impacted-federal-workers
Fairfax County Assistance for Federal Employees
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/help-residents-affected-federal-workforce-restructuring
Fairfax County Police Department Initiative for Federal Workers
https://fcpdnews.wordpress.com/2025/04/01/fcpd-launches-recruitment-initiative-for-federal-workers/
Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund
https://feea.org/our-programs/layoff-loans/
G2Xchange Career Transition Resource Center
https://g2xchange.com/resource-center
This resource center provides practical, actionable information organized for easy access and sharing. Whether you're a small business owner or a federal employee, you'll find resources to help you navigate transitions and challenges.
Georgetown University Federal Career Initiative
GovCX Collective - By NuAxis
Federal Futures: Networking and Career Paths
April 29th, Tysons Corner
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/federal-futures-networking-and-career-paths-tickets-1316384193559?aff=oddtdtcreator
HireVue
For a limited time, HireVue is offering practice interviews for all job seekers. Sign up using the link below:
https://actiac.hirevue.com/signup/CFPJZrcqxeGFqGzJpYW7nw/
IBM Career Opportunities
https://www.ibm.com/uk-en/careers/search?field_keyword_05%5B0%5D=United%20States
Loudon County Resources for Federal Workforce
https://www.loudoun.gov/5149/Resources-for-Federal-Workforce
New York State Resources
New York State is looking for federal workers:
https://www.ny.gov/programs/federal-workers-we-want-you
NOVAnext
New Employment Exploration and Transition Program run by the Northern Virginia Community College.
https://www.nvcc.edu/academics/workforce/novanext/index.html
Prince William County Resources for Residents Impacted by Federal Workforce Actions
SAIC Job Search Assistance
https://saic.yournextstep.com/users/sign_up?direct=7kp74kN8RruJBy8K
State of MD Resources
Governor Moore Press Release: https://governor.maryland.gov/news/press/pages/governor-moore-announces-additional-actions-to-support-maryland%E2%80%99s-federal-workforce.aspx
Maryland Public Servants Resource Website: https://response.maryland.gov/federalpublicservants/
Live Work Maryland Job Search: https://liveworkmaryland.com/work/search-jobs/
Unified Benefits Screener – resources for veterans: https://ub.mymdthink.maryland.gov/ub/#/
Teach Maryland: supporting a second career for federal workers https://teach.maryland.gov/Pages/fed-public-servants.aspx
State of VA Resources
Resources for Federal Workers:
https://www.governor.virginia.gov/constituent-services/federal-employee-resources/
Quick Reference Guide:
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VA Jobs: https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/
Virginia Employment Commission: https://www.vec.virginia.gov/resources-virginias-former-federal-employees-and-other-workers-impacted-federal-government
Virginia Career Works: https://virginiacareerworks.com/
University of Maryland
Pathways Forward Resource Hub
https://oce.umd.edu/pathways-forward-hub
USA Jobs Federal Career Transition
IN THE NEWS
D.C. Area Colleges Offer Career Support to Laid-Off Federal Workers, March 17, 2025
Federal Worker Resources: What help DC, Maryland and Virginia are offering, March 21, 2025
Federal News Network, April 1, 2025
Georgetown University is offering tutiion discounts for Federal Workers
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/2025/04/one-dc-university-has-a-discount-for-out-of-work-federal-employees/