Virginia Career Works provides three levels of service: Career Services Basic, Career Services Individualized and Training Services. Virginia Career Works services are funded through the US Department of Labor at no cost to the job seeker.
CAREER SERVICES BASIC
Basic assistance and self-directed services available to all job seekers.
- Work Skills exploration
- Access to computers, internet telephones, fax and copy machines
- Searches for jobs and training
- Access to job banks and other listings of available jobs
- Referral to employers with current job openings
- Workshops
- Résumé development assistance
- Job search training
- Networking skills workshops
- Interview techniques workshops
- Eligibility determination for additional services
CAREER SERVICES (INDIVIDUALIZED)
One-on-one and small group assistance provided by a Virginia Career Works Career Planner. Visit your nearest Virginia Career Works Center to determine eligibility for these services.
- Comprehensive assessments of skills and service needs
- Development of an individual employment and career plan
- Intensive career counseling
- In-depth interviewing skills development
- Computer workshops
- One-one-one assistance with résumés, cover letters and thank you letters
- Ongoing follow-up and assistance
- Occupational skills training
TRAINING SERVICES
Intensive services clients may be eligible to receive funding for occupational skills training from a Virginia Career Works approved training provider or an employer while on-the-job.
- On-the job training
- Job readiness training
- Adult education (GED) and literacy
- Customized training for an employer who commits to hiring clients
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
LOCATIONS
Virginia Career Works - Eastern Shore Center
Eastern Shore Community College Campus
29316 Charles J Lankford Jr. Memorial Highway
Melfa, VA 23410
Hours
Mon-Thur: 8am-4pm
Friday: 8:30am-12pm
Virginia Career Works - Hampton Center
600 College Drive, Room 1015
Hampton, VA 23666
Hours
Monday - Thursday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Friday - 8:30am to12:00pm
Opens 9:30 am on the first Wednesday of every month
Phone: 757-766-4900
Fax: 757-766-4939
Virginia Career Works - Norfolk Center
861 Glenrock Road, Suite 100
Norfolk, VA 23502
Hours
Monday - Thursday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Friday - 8:30am to12:00pm
Closes 3:00 pm on the second Wednesday of every month
Phone: 757-461-7537
Fax: 757-461-6117
Virginia Career Works - Suffolk Center
157 North Main Street,
Suffolk, VA 23434
Hours
Monday & Tuesday - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Phone: 757-514-7737
Satellite Center
Virginia Career Works - Franklin Center
100 N College Drive
Franklin, VA 23851
Hours
Wednesday & Thursday - 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Friday - 8:30am to 12:00 pm
Phone: 757-569-6070
Satellite Center
Virginia Career Works - Portsmouth Center
4010-C Victory Blvd,
Portsmouth VA 23701
Hours
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday - 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Wednesday - 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Friday - 8:30am to 12:00 pm
Phone: 757-929-2517
Satellite Center
Virginia Career Works - Williamsburg Center
4601 Opportunity Way, Room 118
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Hours
Tuesdays & Wednesdays - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Phone: 757-920-5344