Approved Training Providers

The Approved Training Programs provide training in medical, trade, automotive, law enforcement, real estate and other skilled areas. Click on the link to download the complete list of programs and providers.

State Programs and Providers

New River/Mount Rogers WDB is primarily interested in occupational skills training programs (training duration of two (2) years or less) related to occupations that are “in demand” in the region. Most are found in the Healthcare, Information Technology, Transportation and Distribution, Advanced Manufacturing, Trades/Construction and Public Safety Industry Sectors that pay a median hourly wage rate of $12.00 or greater.

The Demand Occupation list can be found here

VIRGINIA CAREER WORKS CENTERS

Abingdon

People Inc
1173 West Main Street
Abingdon, VA 24210

Phone: (276) 619-2255

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Assistance with job search, resume writing, and online job applications.
Adult, Youth & Dislocated Worker Programs
Possible Training and Education Funding - based on eligibility
Workshops - as scheduled

Bristol

Virginia Employment Commission
200 Bob Morrison Blvd
Bristol VA 24209

Phone: (276) 642-7350

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Assistance with job search, resume writing, and online job applications.
Veterans Services
Unemployment Insurance
Possible Training and Education Funding - based on eligibility
Job Fairs
Job Postings
Workshops - as scheduled

Galax

Crossroads Institute
117 East Stuart Drive
Galax, VA 24333

Phone: (276) 236-0016

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Assistance with job search, resume writing, and online job applications.
Veterans Services
Unemployment Insurance
Adult, Youth & Dislocated Worker Programs
Possible Training and Education Funding - based on eligibility
Adult Education Programs - as scheduled
Job Fairs
Job Postings
Workshops - as scheduled
Wytheville Community College Programs & Classes
Small Business Assistance
Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services/Vocation Rehab - by appointment
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) - by appointment

Narrows

Goodwill Industries of the Valleys (inside the Giles Dept. of Social Services)
211 Main Street, Suite 101
Narrows, VA 24124

Phone: 540-726-8201

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Assistance with job search, resume writing, and online job applications.
Adult, Youth & Dislocated Worker Programs
Possible Training and Education Funding - based on eligibility
Workshops - as scheduled

Pulaski

Goodwill Industries of the Valleys (inside Beans and Rice)
641 North Main St.
Pulaski, VA. 24301

Phone: (540) 980-1323

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Assistance with job search, resume writing, and online job applications.
Adult, Youth & Dislocated Worker Programs
Possible Training and Education Funding - based on eligibility
Workshops - as scheduled

Radford

6226 University Park Drive, Suite 1300
Radford, VA 24141

Phone: (540) 831-5980

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Assistance with job search, resume writing, and online job applications.
Veterans Services
Unemployment Insurance
Adult, Youth & Dislocated Worker Programs
Possible Training and Education Funding - based on eligibility
Job Fairs
Job Postings
Workshops - as scheduled
Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services/Vocation Rehab - by appointment
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) - by appointment

Wytheville

WCC Campus
1000 East Main Street, Carroll Hall
Wytheville, VA 24382

Phone: (276) 484-9411

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Assistance with job search, resume writing, and online job applications.
Veterans Services
Unemployment Insurance
Adult, Youth & Dislocated Worker Programs
Possible training and Education funding - based on eligibility
Job Fairs
Job Postings
Adult Education Programs - as scheduled
Workshops - as scheduled
Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services/Vocation Rehab
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) - by appointment
Job Corp - by appointment

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Travis R., Registered Nurse

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