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FOR JOB SEEKERS
WORKFORCE West Virginia coordinates all available state and federal training resources. Training can make new employees job-ready or upgrade the skills of existing workers.

WORKFORCE West Virginia centers in seven regions throughout the state coordinate a variety of state agency and local service organization offices in a single, convenient location. WORKFORCE West Virginia centers provide a single access point for career services, job search assistance and other employment-related services. Additional services are made available at the centers through the use of electronic linkages via the Internet.

Training can be delivered by a college, university, community college or technical education center. Click on the link below for a connection to West Virginia's well-established network of One-Stop operations and other workforce investment activities.

You may want to begin filling your employment needs right now, free, by www.workforcewv.org.

  • Build multiple resumes that you can use to apply on-line for jobs instantly
  • Gain maximum exposure for your resumes
  • Get quick access to current economic and local job market data
  • Create a set of job preferences that allow you to conduct a more targeted job search
  • Register for special job search workshops, employer seminars and job fairs on-line

WORKFORCE West Virginia administers the following work force training program for job seekers.

Workforce Investment Act Program: The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 created a new environment for employers and job seekers when using financial assistance for training. It replaced the Job Training Partnership Act (1983-1999) and emphasizes universal service, accountability, customer choice and integration of service through a one-stop approach. Learn more about the goals and the policies of the West Virginia Workforce Investment Council at www.wvwic.org.

WORKFORCE West Virginia
112 California Ave., Bldg. 4
Charleston, West Virginia 25305-0311
(304) 558-7024 or (877) 967-5498
Fax: (304) 558-3512


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