Workforce Services Referral Portal

The Virginia Career Works Referral Portal quickly and easily connects individuals across the Commonwealth of Virginia to critical training, career, and support resources. Creating an account is free and easy. Get started today!

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Virginia Career Works – Shenandoah Valley

Our Centers are Currently Operating Remotely

Virginia Career Works Centers in Harrisonburg, Fishersville, and Winchester are currently closed to the public. To assure the safety and well-being of our patrons and staff, workforce services are being provided by telephone or virtually. Check back for announcements about Center re-openings in the summer of 2021.

In the meantime, contact the center near you for phone or virtual workforce services
or schedule services online at vcwsvapptrequest.as.me.

Looking for Work?

Virtual Job Fairs are a great way to find a job!
Visit our calendar for upcoming virtual hiring events.

Information on filing for unemployment insurance(UI) is provided below.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please contact VEC Customer Contact Center at 1-866-832-2363  or click HERE to schedule an appointment with a VEC representative to assist with your UI questions.
Virginia Career Works staff can help with your job search but are not able to assist with your unemployment claims.

UNEMPLOYMENT FILING ASSISTANCE

WEEKLY  UI CLAIMS

If you are a worker who has been totally/partially separated from your job due to Covid-19, go to the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) to file a claim for unemployment insurance (UI).

Questions? Click HERE to schedule an appointment with a VEC representative for assistance with unemployment questions/challenges anywhere in the state. You can also call the VEC Customer Contact Center 1-866-832-2363 or contact a VEC office near you for more information.

Fishersville Center by email:   fishersville@vec.virginia.gov
Harrisonburg Center by email:  harrisonburg@vec.virginia.gov
Winchester Center by email:  winchester@vec.virginia.gov

File Unemployment

If you have filed an unemployment insurance application, you must then file each week or you will NOT be paid!

VEC recommends filing Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday of each week you remain unemployed.

Call 1-800-897-5630  or visit vec.virginia.gov. to file your weekly UI claim.

FILE WEEKLY CLAIM

WORK SEARCH REPORTING

EMPLOYER REPORTING

UI RECIPIENTS:  The Work Search Requirement for unemployment insurance resumes on May 30th for reporting on your June 6th claim. Be sure to understand the guidelines for this requirement by visiting the link below.

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EMPLOYERS:  Report information regarding rehiring, payment of wages, and individuals that have refused an offer to return to work at the link below.

Employer Reporting Forms

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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Statewide Virtual Hiring Event

July 8 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Executive Committee Meeting

October 14 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am

Joint Meeting of the SVWDB and Chief Elected Officials Consortium

October 14 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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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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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.

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