RETURN
Returning Citizens typically face several barriers when looking for work – obsolete skills, broken work history, and employers who simply screen them out. But finding quality employment is a vital part of community reintegration. Virginia Career Works – Capital Region regularly offers re-entry assistance to job seekers to teach them the tips, tricks, and methods of regaining employment. Visit one of our career centers to access an array of services focused on helping you find your next step.
LEARN
Virginia Career Works offers services through collaboration with many partner agencies. These services are designed to assist you in taking your career search to the next level. Our training programs are provided through the multiple funding sources of our partners and the Career Works Centers in our region. Depending on eligibility and program qualifications, you may be able to take advantage of the services listed below.
Employers will be curious about your criminal record and what happened. Remember, their job is to eliminate risk that could negatively impact their business and their assets. They want to know if you’re going to help or hurt the company if they hire you. Make it clear in an interview that you’ll be a positive addition to their workforce.
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EARN
Virginia Career Works and our partner agencies offer career placement assistance through local employer partners. Most industries have openings on any given day, but those listed are experiencing growth or are identified as focused “target industries” and are essential to the future of our regional economy. Developing skills relevant to these industries increases your marketability and job security. We’ve identified short-term training options for all of these industries that can help you get a foot in the door if you’re new or demonstrate your competence if you’re experienced. We also have employers who are eager to meet new training graduates.
WAYS TO GET STARTED
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CAREER SERVICES ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
Enrollment priority is given to veterans and qualified spouses, then to individuals who are over 65, have a disability, have low literacy skills or limited English proficiency, reside in a rural area, are homeless or at risk of homelessness, have low employment prospects, or have failed to find employment after using services through the American Job Center system.
List of Documents Needed for Eligibility Verification
To streamline the process, please review the list below or reach out to one of our centers (information can be found by clicking here).
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES & INFORMATION
NETWORK2WORK RVA
Network2WorkRVA connects skilled job seekers with employers looking to fill vital roles within their company. We help you find a job that pays a living wage and leads to a fulfilling career.
Network2Work is ready to help, connecting you to training, support and resources that put you on a path to success.
VIRGINIA BONDING PROGRAM
The Virginia Bonding Program is our state’s version of the Federal Bonding Program. It is available to anyone living in Virginia – adult or juvenile of legal work age – with a previous conviction, even if you did not serve any time.
It provides any employer that offers you a full- or part-time job business insurance for your first six months of employment, including temporary agencies. It is completely free for you and your employer.
To learn more, please visit the Virginia Bonding Program’s website. Below is a video to help you get started: