Welcome to the Virginia Employment Commission

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Which of the following describes you?

UNEMPLOYED
OR EMPLOYEE
SEEKING BENEFITS

or

EMPLOYER

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Job Seekers

For Job Seekers

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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.

You can also visit a VEC office near you for assistance.
View our list of offices to find one in your area

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.

View more information for Veterans

Upcoming Job Fairs

Greater Springfield | Virtual Job Fair - October 20, 2020
HELPING VIRGINIA GET BACK TO WORK-Greater Richmond & Crater Area-20 October 2020 - October 20, 2020
Piedmont Geriatric Hospital Recruitment - October 20, 2020
Virtual Fall Career Fair - October 20, 2020
October Virtual Career & Resource Fair - October 22, 2020
HELPING VIRGINIA GET BACK TO WORK- South Western Virginia Area-22 October 2020 - October 22, 2020
VIRTUAL JOBZONE JOB FAIR - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 - FOCUS: SECURITY-CYBER-INTEL-LAW ENFORCEMENT (CIVILIAN & FEDERAL) - October 22, 2020

Labor Market Information

Visit the LMI Website

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

Virginia Snapshot