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Virginia Workforce Connection
The VEC's Virginia Workforce Connection (VAWC) is your online source to connect with potential employers, search for jobs, find training opportunities, and research wage data along with industry and occupational trends.
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You can also visit a VEC office near you for assistance.
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Veterans
Veterans
Veterans from all periods of military service are eligible for job referral, job training and job placement assistance through the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC).
Veterans may access these employment services through a statewide network of VEC offices. We also work with those that are currently transitioning out of the military.
Upcoming Job Fairs
Upcoming Job Fairs
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Charlottesville Area Virtual Job Fair - September 28, 2020
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Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority - VA ABC Virtual Recruitment - September 29, 2020
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Mega Multi Employer Job Fair - October 1, 2020
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October 1 Mid-Atlantic Cleared Job Fair | Virtual - October 1, 2020
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Virtual Manufacturing & Skilled Trades Career Fair - October 1, 2020
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MPW Industrial Services Job Fair in Hopewell, VA - October 6, 2020
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Integrity Staffing Solutions Virtual Recruitment for Amazon - October 6, 2020
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims
The Unemployment Insurance Claims press release, published every Thursday, reports unemployment claims data for the most current reporting week. This includes maps showing the week-over-week changes and claims by locality. Additional data is posted in a downloadable spreadsheet at the bottom of the page including initial and continued claims by locality and Workforce Area.
To see demographic data of those who are claiming unemployment insurance in Virginia, visit the U.I. Claims Data Dashboard.
View the UI Weekly Claims Press Release
Forecasted Employment and Wages by State and Local Workforce Development Area
Press Releases
Labor Market Data
Labor Market Data
Research labor market, economic and demographic data and compare information over time between regions.
Publications
Publications
The Virginia Employment Commission produces several LMI-related publications. A few of them include: