Unemployment Rate for July 2017
- Alexandria – 2.9%
- Arlington – 2.5%
Report: Assessing Alexandria/Arlington’s Regional Labor Market
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Real-Time Labor Market Information
Real-Time Labor Market Intelligence_DC Metro_as of 092517
Northern Virginia Community College Career Ladders
Essential Skills for Success
- Communication
- Organization
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Flexibility
- Tolerance
- Networking
- Positive Attitude
- Determination
- Dependability
- Professionalism
- Leadership
- Listening
- Manners
- Creativity
- Willingness to Learn
- Patience
- Being on Time
- Perseverance
- Managing Multiple Priorities
- Motivation
- Follow Through
If you are looking for additional labor market information, please contact David Remick at dremick@arlingtonva.us.
Additional Resources
- Alexandria Economic Development Partnership leads efforts to grow the tax base, diversify the economy and attract and retain businesses and organizations in Alexandria, Virginia. Founded in 1981, the Partnership joins its collaborators in defining and marketing Alexandria as a creative, diverse, knowledge- based community with a high quality of life.
- Arlington Economic Development (AED) is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of an economically competitive and sustainable community, and the creation of exciting, diverse and amenity-rich places. AED provides visionary leadership and superior services to Arlington’s business community, its tourism industry and its real estate development.
