Learn more about the new system and see a list of helpful hints that will help you navigate it
In addition to videos featured on our YouTube channel (link is external), Geographic Solutions has developed a series of interactive videos to help employers navigate and use the Virginia Workforce Connection website.
On-the-Job Training (OJT) opportunities are available to eligible businesses and job seekers through the Trade Act program. This resource provides a reimbursement to employers that hire and train a Trade Act-certified worker.
The Commonwealth of Virginia and the Virginia Employment Commission are committed to assisting transitioning military, National Guard, Reserve Component Members and veterans to be productive in the civilian workforce. We also post Job Fairs, events and news directed to employers to assist them in finding a veteran that can fill their needs.
Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a federal tax credit available to all private sector businesses. It was designed as an incentive to employers to hire individuals in certain targeted groups who consistently experience high rates of unemployment due to a variety of employment barriers.
Agriculture and Foreign Labor Certification assists agricultural employers through the National Agricultural Recruitment System and registers farm labor contractors (crew leaders) and their employees, as required by the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act.
Any complaints relating to the provision of services to job seekers or employers should be sent to the State Monitor Advocate, Michelle Castellow Abraham, at the Virginia Employment Commission’s Central Office, 6606 West Broad Street, 5th floor, Richmond, VA 23230, or by calling (804) 786-6094.
The Virginia Employment Commission provides employers with information, research tools, and reports that relate to unemployment insurance.
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All Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) letters and request for Rapid Response assistance should be directed to Brett Tavel, Rapid Response State Coordinator, by FAX at (804) 819-1699 or by e-mail at btavel@vccs.edu.