What is Elevate Virginia?
Elevate Virginia is a movement to elevate Virginia’s economic vitality through a strong workforce. Elevate Virginia is made up of a network of business, education and workforce partners committed to connecting Virginians to the skills and credentials that lead to jobs and lifelong career progression, and businesses to regional solutions to ensure a skilled and ready workforce today and in the future.
What is the Virginia Board of Workforce Development?
The Virginia Board of Workforce Development is business-led board that acts as the principal advisor to the Governor and provides strategic leadership to the state regarding the workforce development system and its efforts to create a strong workforce aligned with employer needs.
I’m headquartered out of state, where can I find employees for my Virginia-based operation?
Our top priority is to help Virginia businesses grow and stay competitive. To make it seamless for businesses to access the vast array of resources Virginia has to offer, we have Business Services.
Representatives are available to help you address workforce related needs. This assistance is free of charge. More information and contacts are located under Business Service Initiative.
Where can I take a CRC?
You can find a testing location by zip code at http://www.vccs.edu/workforce/career-readiness-certificate/. If you have any questions, please contact Mindy Fast, VCCS Program Coordinator at [email protected] or (804) 819-4985.
Where can I get training?
Virginia has a wide array of training opportunities for its workforce. Starting the process of figuring out what might be best for you may seem daunting. Two great ways to start a search for career and educational opportunities are the Virginia Wizard Online Tool and by contacting your local One Stop.
What is a One Stop?
70 Virginia Workforce Centers, also known as “One Stops”, are located across the state to provide Virginians with the resources they need to search for jobs and improve professional skills. They are also a place for employers to have a single point of contact to provide information about current and future skills needed by their workers and to list job openings. More information on Virginia Workforce Centers is available.
What is a WDB?
The Workforce Development Board (WDB) is a local board appointed by the County Executive to align employment and training programs into a comprehensive system. A list of Virginia’s WIBs are available.
What does WIOA stand for?
The federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is the nation’s principal workforce development legislation, providing funds to address the employment and training needs of adults, dislocated workers and youth. WIOA creates a comprehensive workforce investment system.
Am I eligible for WIOA assistance?
You may be eligible for assistance if you fall in one of the following categories: adults, dislocated workers, and youth. WIOA is federal law with very specific eligibility requirements in each of the categories listed above. Please contact your local One Stop to begin the process of determining your eligibility.
Can WIOA help me pay for school?
There are instances where WIOA may help pay for school, based on specific eligibility and guidelines. Please contact your local One Stop for information on WIOA eligibility and services.
What is an ITA?
ITA stands for Individual Training Account. ITAs are designed to provide education and skills to job seekers who are in need of training to prepare them for currently available employment opportunities.
An ITA is obtained after WIA eligibility has been established. Case managers complete an assessment of the customer’s circumstances and determine if they have or need skills to obtain employment. The ITA would be granted to the individual to access training in a field that has employment opportunities.