Loudoun County businesses draw from one of the most highly-educated workforce talent pools in the United States.
Workforce development is a key focus area for our team, leveraging a diverse network of public, private and non-profit service providers to help connect Loudoun businesses and job seekers.
Those efforts include:
Learn how Loudoun companies and organizations are already using innovative practices to develop our workforce:
We are conducting a county-wide employer survey. We are directing this survey in order to get a better understanding of employer workforce requirements, both current as well as future needs.
Loudoun employer feedback is critically important to us and this survey is your chance to share your labor force demands so we can contribute to foster talent attraction, training and popeline development.
As the data is provided, we will share the results so you can see where the County’s needs lie.
Please Take Our Workforce SurveyIn Loudoun County, you can leverage our network of business, academic, government and community partners that are dedicated fostering opportunities and developing our labor pipeline. Contact our amazing partners for more information
| Organization | Industry/Services | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| AG Careers | Agriculture, Food Production | 800-929-8975 |
| AgHires | Agriculture, Agribusiness, Food Production, Food Processing, Horticulture | 844-244-4737 |
| NVCC Career Connection | Job Placement, Job Training, Resources | 703-503-6305 |
| Handshake | Job Placement, Resources | |
| Loudoun County Job Link | Job Placement, Resources | 703-777-0377 |
| Loudoun Workforce Resource Center | Job Placement, Resources | 703-777-0150 |
| Virginia Employment Commission | Job Placement, Job Training, Resources | 866-832-2363 |
| Virginia Employment Commission - Veterans | For Veterans: Job Placement, Job Training, Resources | 866-832-2363 |
Get the latest information, data and statistics to enrich your hiring or job search process:
“We’re thrilled to be a new part of the #LoudounCounty community,” said @oldglory_dc Chairman Chris Dunlavey. “Like the County, we believe in putting the health and safety of our supporters, neighbors and business partners first. So this was an easy pledge to make.”
Loudoun County’s resident Major League Rugby team takes the #LoudounIsReady pledge in commitment to fan, player, and staff health and well-being ahead of its eight home games at #SegraField in 2021.
The #mlr2021 season kicks off at Segra Field on March 13, with season tickets available now. 🏉 See link in bio for more!
“I’ve been doing this longer than anyone else left alive,” Lou Nichols recently told @LoudounTimes. Nichols is one of Loudoun's tree farmers and president of @loudoun_nursery.
"We have customers who have come back for 20 or 30 years. We see them once a year, and we see the kids grow from little kids to mature adults with their own children. We have a long-term relationship with our customers, and that’s very rewarding."
🎄 Have you picked up this year's tree? Check out the #TakeLoudounHome for the Holidays Guide and shop from our family of small businesses! 🎁 Link in bio.
Happy Thanksgiving! This year, we’re especially grateful for the creativity and determination that #LoudounPossible businesses have shown — from pivoting to online sales in the @LoudounFarms Marketplace, to making #LoudounIsReady precautions for your well-being.
As we enter the holiday season, please keep local businesses in mind as you search for gift ideas and plan experiences.
Check out the #TakeLoudounHome for the Holidays Guide and get ready for #SmallBusinessSaturday! Choosing to #ShopSmall keeps your shopping dollars in the local economy, reduces environmental impact, and provides the special people in your life with a unique holiday experience.
📸: @sngptr, @double8alpaca, @she.farm, @yasmeenssassywreaths,@theclayandmetalloft
“I really love knowing that I get to be the person producing food that is served to families in the community. I know that the proteins parents are feeding their kids are raised in a way they should feel proud of,” says @longstonefarm’s Casey Wisch.
Wisch’s implementation of QR codes for touch-free payments in Long Stone’s farm store recently caught the eye of @PayPal, who spotlighted the #LovettsvilleVA farm’s balance of traditional charm with its innovative small business practices.
“The pandemic has given people that extra push to come out to the farm,” Wisch said. “I think they have been excited to be purchasing food in a safe environment, and [they’re] excited that they are supporting us.”
“It’s so fun doing business in Loudoun County! To see the county take time to support my small business means a lot. This grant will assist us, personally, in growing our team,” says Brittany Bradley, owner of @LuxyBalloons.
“Receiving this grant is honestly heartwarming. We enjoy celebrating life with our clients through custom balloon decorations and can’t wait to continue making memories.”
When COVID-19 hit in March, Bradley had to refund more than $10,000 to clients for canceled events. This $5,000 grant will be used to revitalize her business.
Learn more about how these #LoudounPossible grants will be used by #SmallBusiness owners across our county. Link in bio.
"I want to put more time into focusing on and building this up and keeping it up because this is my passion.” 👩🏾🍳✨
Meet local business owner Yolanda Latimer of @londaslaboratory in her @goodmorningamerica feature (link in bio!).
Latimer began cooking every meal at home in early March to protect her immunocomprised daughter. As she shared photos of her creations online, demand for her recipes grew.
Now she offers virtual cooking classes and group sessions from her website.
“It’s an honor to be included on this year’s #Inc5000 list. We’ve seen phenomenal growth, and powering that growth is some of the country’s best talent. We have prestigious universities nearby, leading research centers, and corporations that truly value innovation."
Meet Jeff White, CEO of #GravyAnalytics (pictured here on his Loudoun farm).
Gravy Analytics is one of 28 Loudoun businesses that made the 2020 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in the country.
“Loudoun County is an ideal place to start and grow a tech company. It’s a great place to live and work.”
🏅 See the link in bio for a list of all 28 of Loudoun's fastest-growing companies!
"Reaching 5,000 [free meals delivered] has made me feel so fortunate and blessed to live and work in community that really cares for one another."
Meet @vincecarbone1216, a #Loudoun business owner about to reach a major milestone. 🏆
His #AshburnFarm Subway has delivered nearly 5,000 free meals to nurses, first responders and other frontline workers.
"I still try and take every delivery," says Carbone. "It's the best part of my day."
Interested in ordering for yourself or a local hero? Rest assured that this #LoudounIsReady-pledged business is committed to the latest industry guidelines for your health and well-being.
“I wanted to develop a charitable effort that meets the critical community needs in a very tangible way [and] using my land to grow and share food is a way we can contribute and address hunger issues by providing healthy foods throughout the year.” — Meet Chuck Kuhn, the 2020 Loudoun Laurels honoree. 🏆 Kuhn is founder and president of @jkmoving, the largest independent moving company in North America (and one of #Loudoun’s largest employers!) 🚛 The award recognizes Kuhn’s commitment to preservation of the natural and historic resources of Loudoun, as well as philanthropic initiatives including @jkcommunityfarm. 👨🌾
At the Loudoun County Department of Economic Development, we’re here to help build your business. Dedicated to recruiting new business, growing our existing industries and improving our county’s business climate, we’re ready and waiting to provide a wide range of services for your company, whether you’re a start-up or well-established player.
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