Hampton Roads Workforce Council: https://www.vcwhamptonroads.org/ The Hampton Roads Workforce Council oversees federally funded workforce development programs, which assist businesses in accessing qualified workers and jobseekers in finding suitable job openings and bolstering their earning power through training. Hampton Roads Workforce Council's COVID-19 Workforce Resource Guide: https://www.vcwhamptonroads.org/corona-virus-update/
Virginia Employment Commission: https://www.vec.virginia.gov/ The VEC's Virginia Workforce Connection (VAWC is your source to connect with potential employers, search for jobs, find training opportunities, file for unemployment benefits and research wage data along with industry and occupational trends. They have created a video on how to file for unemployment, which can be found at: https://youtu.be/0yyTGNWAA3A
Social Security Administration: https://www.ssa.gov/ The Social Security Administration website provides updates and FAQs on how payments and claims are being handled during the COVID-19 crisis, as well as information on Medicare and unemployment. Visit their Coronavirus update page at https://www.ssa.gov/coronavirus/
SCORE: https://www.score.org/ Score is providing services for small business owners such as remote mentoring, webinars and online workshops during the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit their Coronavirus Small Business Resource Hub at https://www.score.org/coronavirus
Wounded Warrior Project: https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/covid-grant Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is committing $10 million to help meet the immediate needs of warriors who are in urgent and significant financial crisis due to the loss of household income caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
10 On Your Side – Wavy: Offers a list of companies who are currently hiring, which will be updated as needed. https://www.wavy.com/10-on-your-side/looking-for-work-companies-hiring-during-coronavirus-crisis/
NextGen Pathways: Hampton Roads Workforce Council's youth program, has created a series of workshops to assist job seekers between ages 14 to 24. The workshops will focus on three specific areas, career development, financial literacy, and job search assistance. Workshops will be held at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm every Tuesday and Friday for the duration of the social distancing period. Each of these workshops will allow youth to interact with our staff virtually and learn helpful tips in the aforementioned topics. Lastly, we will also continue our weekly tutoring sessions twice a week on Wednesdays from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and Thursdays from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Tutoring spaces are limited and on a first-come-first-serve basis. You can sign up for the workshops or tutor sessions directly using our Eventbrite Link listed here: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-hampton-roads-workforce-council-11044089226
Governor Northam announces new tools for Virginia workers and job seekers: https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/all-releases/2020/june/headline-858058-en.html Governor Ralph Northam has shared a new suite of technology tools to help Virginians take full advantage of the supportive services available through the Commonwealth's workforce system.
Library Resources (found on the library website under Digital Library – Learn or Research):
Career Online High School – Residents of Virginia Beach who are at least 20 years of age, have completed the 8th grade, and have a library card in good standing have the opportunity to earn an accredited high school diploma with a career certificate (there are nine choices). The coursework is done completely online. Norfolk Public Library and Chesapeake Public Library also offer the program to their residents. Customers may apply to the program by filling out and submitting a self-assessment from VBPL's Career Online High School page: https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/libraries/adults/Pages/career-online-high-school.aspx
Career Transitions - Explore career paths and view guidance and activities for job seekers and those investigating a career change.
Gale Testing & Education Reference Center (Located within Gale Virtual Reference Library) - Offers standardized test and entrance exam preparation, in-depth undergraduate and graduate program research, tuition and scholarship assistance, and valuable career information. It helps everyone, from students to seasoned professionals, embark on new paths.
Lynda.com - Online courses that teach business, software, technology and creative skills to help reach your professional goals.
Online Self-paced Technology trainings - https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/libraries/adults/teched/Pages/Teach-Yourself-Technology.aspx
ReferenceUSA - Search for companies, job openings and internships in the United States.
Rocket Languages – Increase your employment opportunities by learning a new language.
Small Business Reference Center - Learn about starting a company, operations management, sales and more.
TERC - Testing and Education Reference Center with Career Module. Free testing and study software for college/grad school entrance exams. Also includes career preparation courses.
Universal Class - Take a variety of courses to improve your skills for work and in your personal life.