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Whether you’re an employer, a job seeker, veteran, or a student we have some great workforce resources just for you!

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ABOUT US

Virginia Career Works is Virginia’s vital link between meaningful employment and growing businesses. Learn more about us and what we provide.

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GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

All proposals are due by Friday, April 21, 2023, at 5:00pm.

Audio recording of the March 24, 5 RFPs Q & A Zoom session (Zoom link)

Grant RFPs Questions & Answers
https://virginiacareerworks.com/wp-content/uploads/RFP-Webinar-FAQ-03312023.pdf

1) Soft Skill Training Grant: The intent of this project is to provide opportunities for innovative soft skills trainings to individuals in low income and disadvantaged, rural communities.
https://virginiacareerworks.com/wp-content/uploads/RFP-Soft-Skills-Training-Grant-FINAL.pdf

2) Transportation to Learn Grant: The intent of this project is to increase youth exposure to the benefits and opportunities, of workforce development programs, such as registered apprenticeships, and in-demand occupations.
https://virginiacareerworks.com/wp-content/uploads/RFP-Transportation-To-Learn-Grant-FINAL.pdf

3) Technical Skills Development Grant: The intent of these funds is to increase the number of technical training offerings in information technology and healthcare fields statewide.
https://virginiacareerworks.com/wp-content/uploads/RFP-Technical-Skills-Development-Grant-FINAL.pdf

4) Youth Outreach and Marketing Development Grant: The intent of this project is to develop and implement outreach programs to engage and inspire high school students to pursue education, training, and careers in the skilled trades.
https://virginiacareerworks.com/wp-content/uploads/RFP-Youth-Outreach-and-Marketing-Development-Grant-FINAL.pdf

5) Supplemental Workforce Development Training Opportunity Grant: The intent of these funds is to increase the number of participants in workforce development training activities statewide, with a specific focus in work-based learning activities. Corrected 03/21/2023
https://virginiacareerworks.com/wp-content/uploads/RFP-Supplemental-Workforce-Development-Training-Opportunity-Grant-FINAL.pdf

6) Budget Template for RFPs
https://virginiacareerworks.com/wp-content/uploads/Budget-Template-for-RFP-03312023.xlsx

OTHER WORKFORCE SERVICES

Small supply chain partners of businesses forced to close under Executive Order 53 or 55 as well as businesses that received CARES Act funding are now eligible to receive a $10,000 Rebuild VA grant.

Find Out More

Take the GED test for free! Visit the website or call the GED Helpline phone number (877-376-9433) which will connect you to a local program.

Take the GED

This grant program provides a pay-for-performance model for funding noncredit workforce training that leads to a credential in a high demand field.

WORKFORCE CREDENTIAL GRANT