Virginia Career Works – Shenandoah Valley

Virginia Career Works Centers in Harrisonburg, Fishersville, and Winchester

Notice to Job Seekers:

Virginia Career Works Harrisonburg is available by appointment. Please call (540) 887-9895 for Shenandoah Valley Workforce Development Board staff.

Virginia Works/Virginia Employment Commission customers should call (540) 332-7750 for assistance at this time. 

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For Job Seekers

  • Job search assistance
  • Resume writing and on-line application assistance
  • Work readiness classes
  • Use of computers, phones, and printers
  • Skills and aptitude assessments
  • Career exploration assistance
  • Labor market information
  • Information about education and training programs
  • Referrals to community resources

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For Employers

  • FREE job postings in Virginia Workforce Connection
  • Targeted recruiting assistance
  • Labor market information
  • Applicant pre-screening
  • Hiring events
  • Conference rooms and office space for interviewing
  • Federal Section 503 compliance
  • Federal and State tax incentives
  • Supported internships and work experiences
  • Job coaching
  • Veteran’s services

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Special Eligibility Services

Services for Eligible Individuals:  Certain programs limit services to individuals who meet eligibility requirements including low-income adults, youth with barriers to employment, farmworkers and their families, and workers laid off from their job. Participants in these programs receive intensive job placement assistance, which can include industry training, supportive services, and on-the-job training with wage subsidies to employers. Contact us for details.

Unemployment Assistance

The new Virginia Unemployment Insurance System (VUIS) is now open for customers. To view a tutorial, create an account or access online claim filing services visit https://www.vec.virginia.gov/node/13530

JOB SEEKER SERVICES

Whether you are looking for a new job, looking to train or learn a new skill, or you are just beginning your career…we can help you reach your goals!

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EMPLOYER SERVICES

Are you an employer looking to hire, train, or source skilled employees for your business? Find out below how we can help you grow your workforce.

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YOUTH SERVICES

Services are available to eligible youth between the ages of 14 and 24 who need assistance with training or finding employment.

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ABOUT US

The Shenandoah Valley Regional Workforce Development Board creates and sustains powerful connections between businesses and job seekers through Virginia Career Works, a statewide network of employment professionals.

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SVWDB Board and Consortium Meeting

March 11 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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IMPROVING OUR WORKFORCE EVERYDAY

The Shenandoah Valley Workforce Development Board’s Local and Strategic Plans outline how we intend to improve the future for the workforce in the Virginia Career Works – Shenandoah Valley Region.

View LWDA 4 Local and Strategic Plan