WELCOME TO VIRGINIA CAREER WORKS
CRATER REGION

The Petersburg center is open with limited services and no in-person appointments.  The hours of operation are 8:30 am -12:30pm.   All appointments, including for the VEC-Unemployment Claims,  must be made using the  scheduling link. Visitors, can make appointments by visiting our website from home or using computers in the Resource Room.

JOB SEEKERS

Find A Job
Get Training
Visit Us

EMPLOYERS

Find a Candidate
Train Employees
Schedule a Job Fair

Find more resources below

About Virginia Career Works

The Crater Regional Workforce Development Board creates and sustains powerful connections between businesses and job seekers through Virginia Career Works, a statewide network of employment professionals.

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ALL SERVICES ARE BY VIRTUAL APPOINTMENTS ONLY

 We encourage individuals seeking any type of

assistance, to please schedule an

appointment.

FOR GENERAL INQUIRES CONTACT

SHAWN NICHOLSON, CENTER MANAGER

SNICHOLSON@PETERSBURG-VA.ORG OR

804-835-5113

 To schedule an appointment for one of our

partners services, please see contact

information below.

  • WIOA Adult and Dislocated Worker – 804-895-0740
  • WIOA Youth POWER – 804-605-3593
  • VEC Veterans Assistance – 804-586-1944
  • Adult Education SPACE – 804-733-2670
  • Dept for Aging Rehabilitation Services – 804-862-1625
  • Virginia Employment Commission – 804-862-6155

Please note that some of our services and resources may be

limited at this time, until we return to normal operations.

CEO Meeting

September 28 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Crater Regional Workforce Development Board Meeting

November 12 @ 8:30 am - 10:30 am

QUICK LINKS

Schedule Appointment
Learn About Us
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Labor Market Information
View Governance & Downloads
Browse Workforce Resources

JOB SEEKER SERVICES

Whether you are looking for a new job, looking to train or learn a new skill, or you are just beginning your career…we can help you reach your goals!

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EMPLOYER SERVICES

Are you an employer looking to hire, train, or source skilled employees for your business? Find out below how we can help you grow your workforce.

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YOUTH SERVICES

Services are available to eligible youth between the ages of 16 and 24 who need assistance with training or finding employment.

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IMPROVING OUR WORKFORCE EVERYDAY

The Crater Regional Workforce Development Board’s Local and Strategic Plans outline how we intend to improve the future for the workforce in the Virginia Career Works – Crater Region.

DOWNLOAD STRATEGIC PLANNING PDF