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.
I am Celeste, your personalized AI Career Agent
I can help you find your next job, training, or career event across the Capital Region — in seconds.
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.
I am Celeste, your personalized AI Career Agent
I can help you find your next job, training, or career event across the Capital Region — in seconds.
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.
I am Celeste, your personalized AI Career Agent
I can help you find your next job, training, or career event across the Capital Region — in seconds.
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I can help you find your next job, training, or career event across the Capital Region — in seconds. What do you want to explore first?
Spotlights
Spotlights
Spotlights
Grow Your Career with Free Coaching and Employer-Vetted Training from Our Partners
LinkedIn Learning in now available at no cost to Northern Virginia jobseekers.
LinkedIn Learning in now available at no cost to Northern Virginia jobseekers.
LinkedIn Learning in now available at no cost to Northern Virginia jobseekers.
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.
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.
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.
DOES is offering eligible DC dislocated workers an exciting opportunity: 200 personalized coaching sessions with expert Grounded Idealist coaches. Create an account or log in to express interest.
DOES is offering eligible DC dislocated workers an exciting opportunity: 200 personalized coaching sessions with expert Grounded Idealist coaches. Create an account or log in to express interest.
DOES is offering eligible DC dislocated workers an exciting opportunity: 200 personalized coaching sessions with expert Grounded Idealist coaches. Create an account or log in to express interest.
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. Create an account or log in to express interest.
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. Create an account or log in to express interest.
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. Create an account or log in to express interest.
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence: 260 online course hours. Self-paced. Cost waived for DC residents and displaced federal workers. Create an account or log in to express interest.
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence: 260 online course hours. Self-paced. Cost waived for DC residents and displaced federal workers. Create an account or log in to express interest.
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence: 260 online course hours. Self-paced. Cost waived for DC residents and displaced federal workers. Create an account or log in to express interest.
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. Create an account or log in to express interest.
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. Create an account or log in to express interest.
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. Create an account or log in to express interest.
36 complimentary executive coaching hours and up to 50% off professional development courses from the Center for Excellence in Public Leadership. Create an account or log in to express interest.
36 complimentary executive coaching hours and up to 50% off professional development courses from the Center for Excellence in Public Leadership. Create an account or log in to express interest.
36 complimentary executive coaching hours and up to 50% off professional development courses from the Center for Excellence in Public Leadership. Create an account or log in to express interest.
A specialized program to empower women in executive roles. Talent Capital participants receive a 50% discount on tuition. Create an account or log in to express interest.
A specialized program to empower women in executive roles. Talent Capital participants receive a 50% discount on tuition. Create an account or log in to express interest.
A specialized program to empower women in executive roles. Talent Capital participants receive a 50% discount on tuition. Create an account or log in to express interest.
A workshop focused on developing essential leadership skills for career growth. Talent Capital participants are eligible for a 50% discount on tuition. Create an account or log in to express interest.
A workshop focused on developing essential leadership skills for career growth. Talent Capital participants are eligible for a 50% discount on tuition. Create an account or log in to express interest.
A workshop focused on developing essential leadership skills for career growth. Talent Capital participants are eligible for a 50% discount on tuition. Create an account or log in to express interest.
Free courses for Montgomery County Residents via Workforce Montgomery. Create an account or log in to express interest.
Free courses for Montgomery County Residents via Workforce Montgomery. Create an account or log in to express interest.
Free courses for Montgomery County Residents via Workforce Montgomery. Create an account or log in to express interest.
Trinity Washington University partners with Talent Capital to offer free webinars, certificate programs, and discounted courses for federal workers in career transition. Create an account or log in to express interest.
Trinity Washington University partners with Talent Capital to offer free webinars, certificate programs, and discounted courses for federal workers in career transition. Create an account or log in to express interest.
Trinity Washington University partners with Talent Capital to offer free webinars, certificate programs, and discounted courses for federal workers in career transition. Create an account or log in to express interest.
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.
Resources
Resources
Resources
Explore What Regional Partners Have Built to Support You
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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?
How do I contact the organizers at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG)?
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?
How do I contact the organizers at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG)?
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?
How do I contact the organizers at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG)?
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.”
Explore opportunities in the region
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Explore opportunities in the region
Create an account now so you can access tailored jobs and career resources
Explore opportunities in the region
Create an account now so you can access tailored jobs and career resources