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 Monday-Friday 8:30 AM -5:00 PM

160 N. Mason Street Harrisonburg, VA 22802

Phone: (540) 433-4864

Mission

Collaboration is at the core of the Shenandoah Valley Workforce Development Board’s (SVWDB) mission, working with a wide-range of regional and state partners to offer a variety of services such as employment information, career development training opportunities, easy access to support programs, and self-directed job search/job posting options, on the job training, work experiences, worker training and other business services.

Services

  • Career center

  • Local workforce board

  • Job search resources

  • Hiring and training resources

Services for Eligible Younger Workers

  • To improve educational achievement:

    • Tutoring, study skills and GED prep

    • Alternative secondary school services

  • To prepare for & succeed in employment:

    • Work readiness training

    • Summer employment opportunities linked to academic and occupational learning

    • Paid/unpaid work experiences

    • Apprenticeship

    • Occupational skills training

  • To develop potential as citizens and leaders:

    • Leadership development opportunities

  • To support participants:

    • Supportive services

    • Adult Mentoring

    • Comprehensive guidance and counseling

    • Follow-up services

Who we primarily serve

Individuals in the Shenandoah Valley Region currently searching for employment. 

Activities 

Virginia Career Works hosts meetings and workshops for youth and adults. 

Teen Opportunities

  • To improve educational achievement:

    • Tutoring, study skills and GED prep

    • Alternative secondary school services

  • To prepare for & succeed in employment:

    • Work readiness training

    • Summer employment opportunities linked to academic and occupational learning

    • Paid/unpaid work experiences

    • Apprenticeship

    • Occupational skills training

  • To develop potential as citizens and leaders:

    • Leadership development opportunities

  • To support participants:

    • Supportive services

    • Adult Mentoring

    • Comprehensive guidance and counseling

    • Follow-up services

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  • Instagram

Additional Resources

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