Stafford County Government and Stafford Schools announced on Mar. 25 that they will hold their second annual joint job fair on Wednesday, April 15, at the Rowser Building in Stafford, Virginia. The event is scheduled from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and aims to present employment opportunities with both the county government and school system in one location.
The job fair is part of an ongoing effort by Board of Supervisors Chairman Deuntay Diggs and School Board Chair Dr. Elizabeth Warner to strengthen collaboration between the two boards as they address the community’s changing needs.
“If you are looking to further your career in this area, you should consider Stafford. Stafford County Government and Schools have a wide selection of opportunities, excellent benefits and you cannot beat the commute,” said Chairman Diggs. “I am grateful to the Schools for collaborating on this event and helping us to serve our community better.”
“Stafford is a great place to live, work, and learn,” said Dr. Warner. “This job fair reflects our commitment to building a strong workforce that supports our students, families, and the entire community. We are proud to partner with the County to highlight the many meaningful career paths available right here in Stafford.” Both entities have several openings including engineers, nurses, teachers, paraprofessionals, managers, public safety positions (both uniformed and support), planning and development roles, zoning staffers, permit officials, maintenance workers among others.
According to the Virginia Department of Education, Stafford County Public Schools District enrolled 31,700 students during the 2023-24 school year—a figure that represents a growth of 1.7% compared with the previous year’s total enrollment of 31,160 students.The same source reports that Brooke Point High School had the highest enrollment among all schools in Stafford County during this period with over two thousand students attending.
During this time frame,white students made up nearly thirty-nine percent (12,332) of district enrollment while Hispanic students accounted for almost twenty-five percent (7,780). For younger learners,Rising Star Early Childhood Education Center at Melchers enrolled more than half—54.5%—of all pre-kindergarteners in Stafford’s schools with Rocky Run Elementary School enrolling about seven percent (148) of all kindergarteners.
This collaborative event invites residents as well as local job seekers to explore careers within their own community underlining a shared commitment by both government entities toward workforce development.
