2. Workforce Innovation andWorkforce Innovation and
Opportunity ActOpportunity Act
• WIOA establishes the
One Stop Center model in
all 15 regions across the
state of Virginia.
• Virginia’s Workforce
system is administered by
the Virginia Community
College System
• The Workforce
Innovation and
Opportunity Act
(WIOA) became law in
2014. It replaced the
Workforce Investment
Act (WIA)
3. Crater Region’s (Area 15)
Nine Service Localities
• City of Colonial Heights
• Dinwiddie County
• City of Emporia
• Greensville County
• City of Hopewell
• City of Petersburg
• Prince George County
• Surry County
• Sussex County
4. One Stop Center LocationsOne Stop Center Locations
Comprehensive One Stop Center:
Crater Workforce Center
22 W. Washington Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
Comprehensive One Stop Center:
Southside Education Center
1300 Greensville County Circle-
Emporia, VA 23847
5. One Stop Centers and PartnersOne Stop Centers and Partners
“A Comprehensive Continuum of Services”
Crater Regional Workforce Development Board
• Crater Workforce One Stop Center
• WIOA Youth Services *New Contractor Pending
Moving Forward Agency
• WIOA Adult & Dislocated Worker
• Employment Advancement for TANF Participants
• Career Transition Skills Project
Southside Programs for Adult Continuing Education (SPACE)
• Adult Education, GED Testing, Career Readiness
Disability Employment Initiative
• DEI Grant
Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services
• Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Virginia Employment Commission
• Wagner-Peyser
• Unemployment Insurance
6. One Stop Centers Purpose and GoalsOne Stop Centers Purpose and Goals
The Goal for Services through the One Stop Center is…
EMPLOYMENT, EMPLOYMENT, EMPLOYMENT!EMPLOYMENT, EMPLOYMENT, EMPLOYMENT!
8. Complete your resume on-Complete your resume on-
line and post on VAWCline and post on VAWC
Must be registered for JobMust be registered for Job
Services in the VirginiaServices in the Virginia
Workforce Connection.Workforce Connection.
To register go toTo register go to
www.VAWC.virginia.govwww.VAWC.virginia.gov
First Steps…First Steps…
9. Resource RoomResource Room
Basic Career ServicesBasic Career Services
• Copier
• Fax
• Computers
• Job applications
• Career assessments
• Labor Market
Information
• Job evaluation
• Interviewing tips
• Resume writing
• Job Boards
10. Are you Eligible for One StopAre you Eligible for One Stop
Career Services?Career Services?
All Crater Region community residents are eligible for Basic
Career Services through the Resource Room during scheduled
office hours Monday-Friday.
Individual Career Services are available for out of school youth
ages 16-24 years old and who meet additional eligibility
criteria.
Individual Career Services are available to Adults & Dislocated
Workers who meet additional eligibility criteria. General
Eligibility includes verification/documentation of
citizenship/eligible to work info., birthdate/age, and social
security number. Income information may be requested as well.
If you are a male born after 1959, you must be registered with
Selective Services.
11. One Stop Service Delivery ProcessOne Stop Service Delivery Process
12. Your Goals AreYour Goals Are
ImportantImportant
We are here to help you reach your
career goals.
We will work with you to establish
short- and long-term goals for
employment and training.
14. Partner ReferralsPartner Referrals
In order to best serve your needs,
referrals may be made to or from
other partner agencies.
•Virginia’s Community Colleges
•Career and Tech Centers
•Local Department of Social Services
•Goodwill
•Regional Employers/Businesses
•And Others
15. Your Assessment & Career Path…Your Assessment & Career Path…
If training is necessary, you and your case manager will establish an individual
plan leading to career goals.
In order to develop a career path plan and goals, it is important that an
assessment is provided to each individual. Types of assessment include:
Education/Training
Employment History
Basic Skills
Career Interest
Workplace Skills
Barriers to Employment
Resource
16. Hints, Tips andHints, Tips and
MaterialsMaterials
• Includes interview tips
• Your job history information
• Your education information
• Personal references and
contact information
Being properly prepared can make the
difference!
17. Contact Us!Contact Us!
American Job Center
22 W. Washington Street
Petersburg, Virginia 23803
(804) 862-6155
American Job Center
1300 Greensville County Circle
Room 126
Emporia, Virginia 23847
18. Thank You!Thank You!
The Crater Workforce One Stop Center Partners and staff shall not discriminate
against any person or organization because of race, color, creed, religion, gender
orientation, age, disability, ethnic group, national origin, or other bias prohibited by
law. The Crater Regional Workforce Development Group is an equal opportunity
employer/program funded by the U.S. Department of Labor Workforce Innovation and
Opportunity Act and a Proud Partner of the American Job Center Network. Auxiliary
Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
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Editor's Notes
Hello and welcome to the Virginia Workforce Center Workforce Wednesday Orientation.
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act was signed into law by President Obama in 2014. Known by the acronym WIOA, the new Act what was know as the Workforce Investment Act or WIA.
WIOA is the federal law that provides the guidelines for establishing the One Stop Center Model referred to as the Virginia Workforce Center. There are currently a designated One Stop Center in each of the 15 regions across the State of Virginia.
The Virginia Community College System is the state administrator for WIOA funding.
There are 15 Workforce Regions across the State of Virginia. This One Stop Center is part of the Crater Region, which is Area 15. There are nine localities making up the Crater Region. They are City of Colonial Heights, Dinwiddie County, City of Emporia, Greensville County, City of Hopewell, City of Petersburg, Prince George County, Surry County, and Sussex County. Due to the close proximity of some residents to the Crater Region jurisdiction line, this One Stop Center services residents that live in the southern portion of Chesterfield County through an administrative agreement.
The current Comprehensive One Stop Center is located at the Southside Education Center in Emporia. The Petersburg Center is in the process of transitioning to a full service Comprehensive One Stop Center this year.
Virginia One Stop Centers partner with several agencies to assist you in providing training and employment services with the goal of securing employment in a high demand, high growth career path. These partners include Moving Forward Agency responsible for the WIOA Adult & Dislocated Worker funding, the Employment Advancement for TANF grant funding, and the Pathways to Career Innovation project funded by the Cameron Foundation; The WIOA Youth Services are in the process of securing a new provider; Southside Programs for Adult Continuing Education provides Adult Education and GED testing, Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services providing Vocational Rehabilitation services; Virginia Employment Commission and Wagner-Peyser services Disability Employment Initiative funding providing disability resources and other extended service providers, businesses/employers, and education/training.
The purpose of the One Stop system is to provide a continuum of comprehensive services to meet the education and employment services needs of its customers.
The goal is employment.
The Welcome/Reception Desk is located at the entrance of the Center and is the initial point of entry for customers seeking services. The customer is welcomed to the center, signing in and stating their reason for the visit. Staff will provide an overview of available services in the Center.
Self-Directed Services: The customer is provided information regarding Basic Career Services in the resource room including use of computers, ability to fax and make copies of resumes, job search, and apply for jobs on-line.
Staff-Assisted Services: One Stop Staff is available to provide Wagner Peyser services including, assistance with VOS Registration, Job matching, Assistance with completing applications and posting resumes.
Assessments: Initial Individual Career Services include education and employment assessment, basic skills assessment through SPACE and WIOA Adult, Dislocated Worker and Youth services.
Education/Training/Skill Development: Customers who are in need of a basic skills, adult education and a GED will be provided adult education services & testing on-site with instructors from SPACE. Career Readiness training is available with MFA staff and partner staff including, Local Training providers offer state, national and industry credentials that will lead to occupations in high demand, high growth employment in the Crater Region.
Employment services are offered at every level of the One-stop delivery system. Job search and job matching begins when the customer enters the Center. As part of the Individual Career Services, customers receive career counseling, assistance with job placement, and job coaching primarily led by a designated case manager but in collaboration with the One-stop partners.
In order to receive staff assisted and/or Individual Career Services, you must be registered for job services at Virginia Workforce Connection.
You can complete your resume on-line and post at VAWC.
As part of our Basic Career Services, we have a resource room to help you with your job search efforts. This room includes a copier, fax, telephone, PC's, newspapers, labor market information, and career pathway and industry information. Use of the Internet for career exploration is also available. We encourage you to make full use of this room and its resources. Please keep in mind, however, the equipment in this room is for employment related activities only.
Basic Career Services: All community residents are eligible for basic career services in the Resource Room during scheduled office hours.
Individual Career services are based on eligibility requirements. Eligibility requirements will vary depending on the type of service requested. General eligibility for all Individual Career Services include verification and/or documentation of: Citizenship or Eligible to Work status, Birthdate/Age, and Social Security Number. Additional eligibility items may be requested including income verification/documentation.
If you are a male and born after 1959, you must also have proof that you are registered with Selective Services.
Services are provided based on individual education and employment needs. The service delivery process steps include:
Step 1: Registration: Register by completing the Initial Information and Interest Form.
Step 2: Attend a One Stop Orientation session
Step 3: The One Stop Team will begin with an initial assessment team meeting to discuss available services and resources based on the registrant’s education and employment services request.
Step 4: An initial referral will be made for services to best meet the needs of the registrant.
Step 5: Most registrants will receive some type of job readiness service which may be provided to the participant individually or in a group.
Step 6: If the participant requires additional Individual Career Services, the individual will be referred to a case manager to complete the eligibility process.
Step 7: If the individual is deemed eligible for funding to assist with education and employment services, they will be enrolled under a specific funding source. Additional information may be requested to complete enrollment based on requirements under that funding source.
Step 8: If the assessment indicates that additional education and/or training is needed to reach the individual’s career goals, tuition assistance may paid on the person’s behavior.
Step 9: The primary purpose and goal is Employment. The individual will be provided with assistance from the beginning with job search resources through job placement and case management one year after employment.
Step 10: Individuals who are employed but may be underemployed, earning minimum wage, working part time or end a position with no possibility of promotion may seek assistance to advance in a career path.
We will work with you to establish both short-term and long-term goals for employment training. Please keep in mind, however, that there is a cap on the amount of time and money each person is allotted.
Each service provider will present a short 2 minute overview of the services offered under their funding source.
In order to best serve your needs, some customers may be referred to external partners for additional services when appropriate. Our external partners may make referral on behalf of our customers, as well.
If it is determined that you are in need of Individual Career Services and education and/or training is needed to reach your career goal, a case manager will work with you to establish an Individual Employment Plan based on your individual assessment information, labor market information and personal career interest.
Any selected training provider must be approved on the Virginia Workforce Statewide approved training provider vendor List. A list of approved providers and programs can be found at www.vawc.virginia.gov.
The Pocket Resume and the flyer on interviewing tips are helpful for anyone to use during their job search. Being properly prepared can make the difference in whether or not you get the job for which you are applying. Check your local office for these and other useful materials that you may take with you in order to assist you in your job search.
For questions or further information on this or any other programs offered at the Virginia Workforce Center, please contact one of our local offices listed here.
Thank you for taking the time to learn about the Workforce Investment Act and how it can assist you in your goal of finding employment.
