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

Chilhowie

People, Inc.
1205 East Lee Highway
Chilhowie, VA 24319
Phone: (276) 521-9133

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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

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)
246 N. Washington Ave., Suite D
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

Wythville

800 East Main Street
Wytheville, VA 24382
Phone: (276) 228-4051

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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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Jesse, Commercial Driver

Jesse entered the WIOA Youth program on April 11, 2016 as an Out of School Youth. Jesse was 19 years old, his father had just passed away and he had lost his mother before that. Jesse is now responsible for taking care of his sister, did not have a job, and no training. Jesse qualified… Read more »

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Tierra, Teacher Assistant/Bus Aide

Tierra B. was referred to the WIOA adult program internally by the People Incorporated Head Start program where she was working as a Teacher’s Assistant/Bus Aide with the Head Start program. As a condition of her employment, Tierra was required to obtain her Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 90 days of hire. She had attempted… Read more »

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Robin J. K., Registered Nurse

With no prior work history, Robin K. struggled to enter employment. She applied for the WIA Adult program on June 21, 2012 and was enrolled immediately July 10, 2012. With no work history or no formal training, it was recommended that Robin enter occupational skills training in order to enhance her employability. Robin’s assessments indicated… Read more »

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Pathways to the American Dream

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Thomas W., Commercial Driver

Years of farming experience would provide anyone with workplace skills that would qualify them for many occupations. However, in a credential driven workforce, a lack of certifications including a high school diploma or GED, make it virtually impossible for anyone to find employment. This was true for Thomas “Walt” W. who had spent the past… Read more »

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