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2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember telephone number that connects people with important community services, including rent assistance, food banks, affordable housing, health resources, child care, after-school programs, elderly care, literacy and job training programs.
Information on how to file a UI claim in Virginia.
Virginia state government job bank. Applicants can search job listings and create applications.
Provides information on health benefits, leave and other information for employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia who have been called to active duty.
Organizations that help increase opportunities and choices for Social Security disability beneficiaries in obtaining employment, vocational rehabilitation (VR) and other support services from public and private providers, employers and other organizations.
Consider a job with the Virginia state agency that assists Veterans in submitting claims for benefits to the VA, cares for Veterans at two care centers, operates two Veterans cemeteries and certifies post-secondary educational institutions so that Veterans can pursue educational opportunities under the G.I. Bill.
Provides information on health benefits, leave and other information for employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia who have been called to active duty.
Works cooperatively with local departments of vocational rehabilitation to coordinate and maximize services throughout the job search. Assists individuals with multiple sclerosis, lupus, diabetes, arthritis, and spinal cord injury in making informed choices about their employment.
A not-for-profit organization based in Alexandria, VA, ServiceSource offers rehabilitation and employment services to people with disabilities. It also offers outsourcing labor options to businesses and government agencies in a variety of fields, including food service, mail management, administrative services, document management, assembly and packaging, warehousing, shipping and receiving and logistics.
Enforces federal laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), that prohibit job discrimination.
Contact information for the Roanoke Regional Office, which administers VA benefits to eligible Veterans and family members. VA benefits include education, home loans, compensation and pension, vocational rehabilitation, life insurance and survivor benefits.
Offers wounded Veterans opportunities to revamp old skills or develop new skills in the transportation industry. The Virginia Department of Transportation program attempts to locate the internships close to where the Veterans are receiving rehabilitation or now live.
Contact information for Veteran's Business Officers in the Small Business Administration (SBA) Virginia offices, who can help Veterans prepare and plan to become entrepreneurs.
An employment program for wounded warriors interested in civil service jobs in information technology (IT) with Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC). Offered through Smart Solutions, a service-disabled Veteran-owned small business located in Fairfax, Virginia.
Offers one-to-one business counseling, mentoring, workshops, discussion groups, networking opportunities and entrepreneurial courses to all Veterans, current military personnel and spouses and pre- and post-deployed members of the National Guard and Reserves who are interested in entrepreneurship.
Provides job referral, job training and job placement assistance for Veterans through the Virginia Employment Commission, especially Veterans who are disabled, minority, female, homeless and culturally or economically disadvantaged. Find a workforce center near you.
List of Virginia CILs, which are private, non-profit organizations that provide services relating to employment, health care and living skills that support the independence of individuals with disabilities.
Supports the employment, education and independence of Virginians who are blind or visually impaired.
Provides information on access to capital, small business counseling, workforce training, business problem-solving and other business assistance programs.
Collaborates with the public and private sectors to provide and advocate for the highest quality services that empower individuals with disabilities to maximize their employment, independence and full inclusion into society.
List of Virginia ESGR Committee contacts. Each committee has trained volunteer ombudsmen who help resolve issues between employers and their employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve. Services may include Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) information, informal mediation and referral services to resolve conflicts.
Provides job seeker services, employer services, apprenticeships and training, labor market information and service locations for the state of Virginia.
Identifies businesses partnering with the Army that will interview or hire soldiers transferring to civilian jobs. Also provides a list of military friendly employers in the State of Virginia from the ArmyPays Job Map.
Lists One-Stop Career Centers in Virginia, which provide vocational guidance, assistance in obtaining employment and training opportunities and referrals to support or case management services for individuals with significant barriers to employment. Veterans are given priority for certain job opportunities.
Provides local contact information where entrepreneurs can receive comprehensive resources and assistance in starting a business.
