Talent Capital is a regional initiative housed by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. Backed by employers, government, and nonprofits, we connect you with opportunities that fit your skills — and strengthen the Capital Region.
Meet Celeste, your personalized AI Career Agent
Get jobs, training, and resources aligned with your goals, skills, and location.
Talent Capital is a regional initiative housed by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. Backed by employers, government, and nonprofits, we connect you with opportunities that fit your skills — and strengthen the Capital Region.
Meet Celeste, your personalized AI Career Agent
Get jobs, training, and resources aligned with your goals, skills, and location.
Talent Capital is a regional initiative housed by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. Backed by employers, government, and nonprofits, we connect you with opportunities that fit your skills — and strengthen the Capital Region.
Meet Celeste, your personalized AI Career Agent
Get jobs, training, and resources aligned with your goals, skills, and location.

Find jobs, training resources and events with Celeste, Your AI CAREER Agent
Discover jobs, training, coaching, events, and resources in your area. Celeste and her AI agents match opportunities to your skills and goals, helping you take the next step forward.
Who We Are
Who We Are
Who We Are
One Hub. Every Opportunity.






About Talent Capital
DC, Maryland, and Virginia are rich in both talent and opportunity. Talent Capital was created not to duplicate existing efforts, but to elevate them — making the region’s resources more visible and accessible to those who need them most. Behind this platform stands a cross-border coalition of employers, economic development organizations, workforce agencies, training providers, nonprofit partners, and civic leaders. Paired with cutting-edge technology, that collective strength helps people connect to jobs and opportunities – and connect employers to talent – faster, smarter, and with less friction.
About Talent Capital
DC, Maryland, and Virginia are rich in both talent and opportunity. Talent Capital was created not to duplicate existing efforts, but to elevate them — making the region’s resources more visible and accessible to those who need them most. Behind this platform stands a cross-border coalition of employers, economic development organizations, workforce agencies, training providers, nonprofit partners, and civic leaders. Paired with cutting-edge technology, that collective strength helps people connect to jobs and opportunities – and connect employers to talent – faster, smarter, and with less friction.
About Talent Capital
DC, Maryland, and Virginia are rich in both talent and opportunity. Talent Capital was created not to duplicate existing efforts, but to elevate them — making the region’s resources more visible and accessible to those who need them most. Behind this platform stands a cross-border coalition of employers, economic development organizations, workforce agencies, training providers, nonprofit partners, and civic leaders. Paired with cutting-edge technology, that collective strength helps people connect to jobs and opportunities – and connect employers to talent – faster, smarter, and with less friction.
Regional
Built for D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Three jurisdictions, one unified front door. Powered by trusted partners, who are investing in programs including workforce agencies, colleges and universities, employers, nonprofits, economic development agencies, and more.
Regional
Built for D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Three jurisdictions, one unified front door. Powered by trusted partners, who are investing in programs including workforce agencies, colleges and universities, employers, nonprofits, economic development agencies, and more.
Regional
Built for D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Three jurisdictions, one unified front door. Powered by trusted partners, who are investing in programs including workforce agencies, colleges and universities, employers, nonprofits, economic development agencies, and more.
Personalized results
The Talent Capital platform blends best-in-class technology tools and human-centered, service-delivery partners. You can access AI-enabled job matching and career navigation through Celeste, your AI-powered Career Agent, you can access smart job matching and personalized career navigation to guide your next step.
Personalized results
The Talent Capital platform blends best-in-class technology tools and human-centered, service-delivery partners. You can access AI-enabled job matching and career navigation through Celeste, your AI-powered Career Agent, you can access smart job matching and personalized career navigation to guide your next step.
Personalized results
The Talent Capital platform blends best-in-class technology tools and human-centered, service-delivery partners. You can access AI-enabled job matching and career navigation through Celeste, your AI-powered Career Agent, you can access smart job matching and personalized career navigation to guide your next step.
Focused on the Jobseeker
This site is built for you. We update resources daily so you always have fresh jobs, training, events, and support at your fingertips. If something’s missing, or you want to go in a new direction, just tell Celeste — we’ll make it better.
Focused on the Jobseeker
This site is built for you. We update resources daily so you always have fresh jobs, training, events, and support at your fingertips. If something’s missing, or you want to go in a new direction, just tell Celeste — we’ll make it better.
Focused on the Jobseeker
This site is built for you. We update resources daily so you always have fresh jobs, training, events, and support at your fingertips. If something’s missing, or you want to go in a new direction, just tell Celeste — we’ll make it better.



Spotlights
Spotlights
Spotlights
Grow Your Career with Free Coaching and Employer-Vetted Training from Our Partners


Free Linkedin Learning Accounts
LinkedIn Learning in now available at no cost to Northern Virginia jobseekers.


Free Linkedin Learning Accounts
LinkedIn Learning in now available at no cost to Northern Virginia jobseekers.


Free Linkedin Learning Accounts
LinkedIn Learning in now available at no cost to Northern Virginia jobseekers.


Free Google AI training
Google AI Essentials and Prompting Essentials are free 5-hour courses that teach practical AI skills. Google Career Certificates are longer programs (3–6 months) that prepare learners for jobs in fast-growing fields. All programs are open to Virginians with no prior experience required.


Free Google AI training
Google AI Essentials and Prompting Essentials are free 5-hour courses that teach practical AI skills. Google Career Certificates are longer programs (3–6 months) that prepare learners for jobs in fast-growing fields. All programs are open to Virginians with no prior experience required.


Free Google AI training
Google AI Essentials and Prompting Essentials are free 5-hour courses that teach practical AI skills. Google Career Certificates are longer programs (3–6 months) that prepare learners for jobs in fast-growing fields. All programs are open to Virginians with no prior experience required.


Coaching
DOES is offering eligible DC dislocated workers an exciting opportunity: 200 personalized coaching sessions with expert Grounded Idealist coaches.


Coaching
DOES is offering eligible DC dislocated workers an exciting opportunity: 200 personalized coaching sessions with expert Grounded Idealist coaches.


Coaching
DOES is offering eligible DC dislocated workers an exciting opportunity: 200 personalized coaching sessions with expert Grounded Idealist coaches.


Project Management Professional Training
Prepare for the PMP certification for FREE through The University of the District of Columbia: 150 online course hours. Self-paced. Cost waived for DC residents and displaced federal workers.


Project Management Professional Training
Prepare for the PMP certification for FREE through The University of the District of Columbia: 150 online course hours. Self-paced. Cost waived for DC residents and displaced federal workers.


Project Management Professional Training
Prepare for the PMP certification for FREE through The University of the District of Columbia: 150 online course hours. Self-paced. Cost waived for DC residents and displaced federal workers.


AI Training
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence: 260 online course hours. Self-paced. Cost waived for DC residents and displaced federal workers.


AI Training
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence: 260 online course hours. Self-paced. Cost waived for DC residents and displaced federal workers.


AI Training
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence: 260 online course hours. Self-paced. Cost waived for DC residents and displaced federal workers.


Professional Coaching
Talent Capital jobseekers can access one-on-one and group coaching from the University of the District of Columbia to translate federal experience into new career paths and prepare for their next chapter.


Professional Coaching
Talent Capital jobseekers can access one-on-one and group coaching from the University of the District of Columbia to translate federal experience into new career paths and prepare for their next chapter.


Professional Coaching
Talent Capital jobseekers can access one-on-one and group coaching from the University of the District of Columbia to translate federal experience into new career paths and prepare for their next chapter.


Executive Coaching Hours
36 complimentary executive coaching hours and up to 50% off professional development courses from the Center for Excellence in Public Leadership.


Executive Coaching Hours
36 complimentary executive coaching hours and up to 50% off professional development courses from the Center for Excellence in Public Leadership.


Executive Coaching Hours
36 complimentary executive coaching hours and up to 50% off professional development courses from the Center for Excellence in Public Leadership.


SkillUp Montgomery
Free courses for Montgomery County Residents via Workforce Montgomery


SkillUp Montgomery
Free courses for Montgomery County Residents via Workforce Montgomery


SkillUp Montgomery
Free courses for Montgomery County Residents via Workforce Montgomery


Career Transition, Virtual Coaching, Webinars and Class Discounts
Trinity Washington University partners with Talent Capital to offer free webinars, certificate programs, and discounted courses for federal workers in career transition.


Career Transition, Virtual Coaching, Webinars and Class Discounts
Trinity Washington University partners with Talent Capital to offer free webinars, certificate programs, and discounted courses for federal workers in career transition.


Career Transition, Virtual Coaching, Webinars and Class Discounts
Trinity Washington University partners with Talent Capital to offer free webinars, certificate programs, and discounted courses for federal workers in career transition.
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Resources
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FAQ
FAQ
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions



About Talent Capital
What is Talent Capital?
Is Talent Capital free?
For Jobseekers
How can Talent Capital help me find a job?
Does Talent Capital offer training?
Can I get coaching or career guidance?
How do I get started?
For Employers
How does Talent Capital support employers?
Is there a cost for employers to participate?
For Partners
How do training providers or community organizations get involved?
How does Talent Capital work with existing local programs?
General
Is Talent Capital only for residents of D.C.?
How do I stay informed about new opportunities?
About Talent Capital
What is Talent Capital?
Is Talent Capital free?
For Jobseekers
How can Talent Capital help me find a job?
Does Talent Capital offer training?
Can I get coaching or career guidance?
How do I get started?
For Employers
How does Talent Capital support employers?
Is there a cost for employers to participate?
For Partners
How do training providers or community organizations get involved?
How does Talent Capital work with existing local programs?
General
Is Talent Capital only for residents of D.C.?
How do I stay informed about new opportunities?
About Talent Capital
What is Talent Capital?
Is Talent Capital free?
For Jobseekers
How can Talent Capital help me find a job?
Does Talent Capital offer training?
Can I get coaching or career guidance?
How do I get started?
For Employers
How does Talent Capital support employers?
Is there a cost for employers to participate?
For Partners
How do training providers or community organizations get involved?
How does Talent Capital work with existing local programs?
General
Is Talent Capital only for residents of D.C.?
How do I stay informed about new opportunities?
Voices of Talent Capital
Voices of Talent Capital
Voices of Talent Capital
TESTIMONIALS
Sarah Johnson
Dislocated worker, Alexandria, VA
Celeste connected me to a local job fair I wouldn’t have known about otherwise.
Jonathan Abram
Dislocated worker, Baltimore, MD
It gave me more than job listings. I found free training and support resources in my area
Jennifer Cox
Dislocated worker, Washington D.C.
I discovered two job openings that matched my skills perfectly and weren’t even on my radar before.
Sarah Johnson
Dislocated worker, Alexandria, VA
Celeste connected me to a local job fair I wouldn’t have known about otherwise.
Jonathan Abram
Dislocated worker, Baltimore, MD
It gave me more than job listings. I found free training and support resources in my area
Jennifer Cox
Dislocated worker, Washington D.C.
I discovered two job openings that matched my skills perfectly and weren’t even on my radar before.

Sarah Johnson
Dislocated worker, Alexandria, VA
“Celeste connected me to a local job fair I wouldn’t have known about otherwise.”

Sarah Johnson
Dislocated worker, Alexandria, VA
“Celeste connected me to a local job fair I wouldn’t have known about otherwise.”

Jonathan Abram
Dislocated worker, Baltimore, MD
“It gave me more than job listings — I found free training and support resources in my area”

Jonathan Abram
Dislocated worker, Baltimore, MD
“It gave me more than job listings — I found free training and support resources in my area”

Jennifer Cox
Dislocated worker- Washington D.C.
“I discovered two job openings that matched my skills perfectly and weren’t even on my radar before.”

Jennifer Cox
Dislocated worker- Washington D.C.
“I discovered two job openings that matched my skills perfectly and weren’t even on my radar before.”

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