New Workforce Services Referral Portal Launches
A free resource, the Virginia Career Works Referral Portal connects Virginians to career, education and support resources.
Virginia Career Works – Harrisonburg Center Update
Beginning on Thursday, August 13, the Virginia Career Works – Harrisonburg Center will be providing all services through
PHONE APPOINTMENTS ONLY – Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Services available by appointment only…Job Search, Workforce Training, Unemployment Insurance Consultation
To schedule a phone appointment go to https://vcwsvapptrequest.as.me/ or call: (540) 433-4864 ext. 120
Until further notice…
To assure the safety and well-being of our patrons and staff, workforce services will be provided by telephone only. Please check back for updates on Virginia Career Works Center re-opening.
Virginia Career Works – Harrisonburg Center Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. PHONE APPOINTMENTS ONLY
Virginia Career Works centers in Fishersville and Winchester are currently closed to the public. Services are being delivered remotely. Please contact the centers for phone or virtual services.
If you have questions about Unemployment Insurance, please contact the Virginia Employment Commission Customer Contact Center: 866-832-2363 available 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. See additional information below.
ADDITIONAL UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE RESOURCES
Visit these links for additional information on unemployment insurance and the CARES Act.
UI Procedures
CARES Act
VA UI & CARES Act
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) for Self-Employed, 1099 and GIG Workers
PANDEMIC RESOURCES
For information regarding the global pandemic and the latest guidance from Virginia public health officials visit these sites:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Virginia Department of Health (VDH)
Governor’s Office Guidance
Virginia Employment Commission
FAQ for Workers
FAQ for Workers – Spanish
Virginia Chamber COVID Resource Center
To ensure the safety of our community and to help businesses navigate the new normal, Shenandoah Valley Partnership has created the Work Hard. Work Smart. Work Safe. guide. They have included many of the recommendations developed by the Back to Work Virginia Task Force along with guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other federal, state, and local resources.
The Virginia Chamber of Commerce has launched this “Blueprint for Getting Virginians Back to Work” initiative to provide recommendations on operating in the current economic climate and how to return stronger than before. In this handy booklet will find guidelines and best practices for businesses and policymakers to help Virginians transition back to work safely.
