USA Jobs
The main federal government job portal for searching and applying for federal positions across all agencies.
https://www.usajobs.gov/
Unique Careers within the Government
Career opportunities and compensation info specifically at federal financial regulatory agencies.
https://federaljobs.net/blog/federal-jobs-and-compensation-at-financial-regulatory-agencies/#:~:text=Please%20visit%20the%20websites%20of%20each%20of,see%20the%20full%20range%20of%20available%20positions.
DC Department of Employment Services (DOES)
Provides unemployment benefits (including UCFE program), job training (DC Infrastructure Academy, DC Alliance for Healthcare Careers), career counseling, and job placement via American Job Centers. Offers a Public Service Career Hub for mid- and senior-level DC government jobs. Customer Navigation Center phone: (202) 724-7000.
https://does.dc.gov/page/resources-impacted-federal-workers
Federal Support Hub: https://fedsupport.dc.gov/
Mobilize Montgomery
An initiative by Montgomery County Government and local partners to support employers and employees affected by federal budget cuts. Offers financial assistance, workforce programs, job fairs, and more.
https://mobilize-montgomery.com/
Maryland Public Servants Resource Website
A centralized hub launched by Governor Wes Moore’s office supporting Maryland’s federal employees and contractors affected by workforce changes. Includes unemployment insurance info, job search help, resume workshops, career guidance, mock interviews, and free virtual workshops Wednesdays 9am–noon.
https://labor.maryland.gov/federalworkers
Email for workshops: FedWorker.Transition@maryland.gov
Virginia Employment Resources
Offers job listings (250,000 jobs, including 100,000 in Northern Virginia), unemployment benefits, career transition services, resume tips, and access to American Job Centers across Virginia.
VirginiaHasJobs: https://virginiahasjobs.com/
Virginia Employment Commission: https://vec.virginia.gov/resources-virginias-former-federal-employees
VirginiaWorks: https://virginiaworks.gov/
American Job Centers: https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-job-centers.aspx?location=VIRGINIA
Governor’s Federal Employee Resources: https://www.governor.virginia.gov/constituent-services/federal-employee-resources/
University Discounts and Scholarship Programs in the Washington DC Area
Georgetown University
Offers a 10% scholarship on master’s tuition for 2025–2026, 30% discount on select certificate programs, application fee waivers, and free career seminars on job transitions and resilience.
https://grad.georgetown.edu/opportunities-and-resources-for-displaced-federal-workers
Email: PDCprograms@georgetown.edu
George Washington University (GWU)
Provides a 20% tuition discount for eligible undergraduate and master’s programs for Summer or Fall 2025, plus career transition webinars.
https://consortium.org/programs-and-initiatives/displaced-federal-workers-information-resources
Email: applycps@gwu.edu
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA)
NOVA’s NOVAnext program offers up to $1 million in scholarship aid, free enrollment in select courses, and online workshops on resume writing and job search skills. Certification courses available in IT, entrepreneurship, and project management.
https://nvcc.edu/novanext
University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
Offers the Golden ID program, professional development via UMBC Institute for Extended Learning, training centers, career coaching, resume help, and higher education job listings.
https://umbc.edu/ogrca/resources-for-displaced-federal-workers