— By: Councilwoman Theresa Coates Ellis —

The City of Manassas Economic Development CARES Act allocated $400,000 funds is available for furloughed, job-seekers and the under-employed at $5,000 per person. Manassas City residents that need help with skills and support can visit CareerWorks / SkillSource (Virginia Career Works Northern Region) at VCWnorthern.com or email Ziyoda Crew CARESjobs@vcwnorthern.com for opportunities with NOVA and other partners.

If you are looking for assistance for occupational training, subsidized work experience, job fairs, work training, transportation, childcare, work-related equipment, contact Skill Source for an assessment.

The Cares Act funding deadline for use of funds is December 29, 2020. Please contact CareerWorks / Skillsource to begin your assessment.

Visit ChooseManassas.org — City of Manassas Economic Development for additional information.