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The Career & Technical Education program provides courses and hands-on experiences to help you land your dream job. If you’re unsure of where to start they also offer career exploration options! The world is your oyster with Career & Technical Education by the Newport News Public Schools.

Need extra help finding career development resources that will further your knowledge within your dream career? CareerBuilder is perfect for you!

CareerBuilder is the most trusted source for job opportunities & advice. Access career resources, personalized salary tools & insights. Find your dream job now!

Tools and resources with real people focusing on career consultation, assistance in resume revamping and building, creating a cover letter, or filling out job applications.

In this document, you will find food resources for basic necessities, government, childcare, health insurance/healthcare, unemployment assistance, legal assistance, mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, homelessness, military, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ, pet food pantries, Immigrant services, American Indians, and Alaska Natives.

The WorkOne Center provides assistance with writing your resume, identifying career goals, and learning interview techniques!

A great guide to finding a new job, transitioning to a new career, mastering tools for a successful career, and receiving high-quality training in Hampton and beyond.

The Hampton Roads Alliance (the Alliance) is the leading regional economic development organization for the Hampton Roads region of Virginia. It is a nonprofit, public-private partnership supported and led by the region’s most influential business leaders, local governments, and top academic institutions. The Alliance is proud to represent 13 localities who, with the support of nearly 70 private sector investors, govern and resource the organization and its regional economic development efforts. Those efforts focus on the following services areas: business attraction, business expansion and business intelligence.

Head to the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce to learn about ways of getting involved in Hampton Roads through Young Professionals Groups, becoming an entrepreneur, and exploring all that the 757 has to offer.

Getting to and from work in Hampton Roads can often be a challenge. That’s why we’ve gathered region-specific information and tools to help you make the most of your commute.

Find the latest information on traffic, bridges & tunnels, construction, commuting, and commuter links for ride finders.

Looking for career assistance in general or need assistance for deaf and hearing-impaired services? Hloom offers several hundred templates for resumes and cover letters!

Career Assistance for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired On the Job Hunt – Hloom.com

Career Assistance for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired. Though they possess many special skills and capabilities suited for major industries, the job hunt process can be challenging for the hearing impaired.

Whether you are looking to change career fields, or start fresh in a new job, VBPL has a number of resources to help. Career Coaching. The Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library offers Job Coach volunteers who can assist with resume help, online job applications or other aspects of your job search.

My Next Move will help you navigate your career options through your skills and interests and provide average salaries that you should expect!

Streamlined career search and discovery for students and job seekers. Includes a built-in interest assessment and access to training, education, and job opportunities. Straightforward, easy-to-read one-page career reports help guide individuals’ next move on their road to a satisfying career.

Looking for online help with resumes, cover letters, and preparing for job interviews?

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Use a format that best showcases your abilities. Whether you’re a first-time job seeker or an experienced senior-level employee, what you emphasize in your resume is critical — and that’s where resume formats come in. Follow our resume format guide to make sure you’re using the right format for your document. Address the job’s needs while highlighting your unique skills and strengths.

Are you looking for additional training opportunities to enhance your career? This tool will connect you to local training and education programs!

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mySkills myFuture helps you find careers with similar skills. You can pick a career to explore.

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Provides personalized tools and services for training, workshops, certificates, resume development, and networking in Newport News.

Need help with your resume, salary insight, finding specific qualifications you need? The Norfolk Public Library can assist with all of those topics and even provide an office ready certificate that trains you to develop or improve your skills in Microsoft Office.

Thinking of switching careers but don’t know where to start? This tool will help you search for different occupations based on your interests!

Detailed descriptions of the world-of-work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, developers, researchers, and more. Individuals can find, search, or browse across 900+ occupations based on their goals and needs. Comprehensive reports include occupation requirements, worker characteristics, and available training, education, and job opportunities.

Since its peak in 2009, the national unemployment rate has decreased by half. However, in an attempt to save money, companies are continuing to tighten their belts, laying off entire departments or offshoring labor to other countries.

A layoff can be hard to not take personally, particularly for a young professional in their first job. Ultimately, the formerly-employed who do find other jobs follow similar practices in their quest for new employment. Some even take the opportunity to change directions in their careers by gaining work experience elsewhere.

Provides tools to assist in finding a new job, transitioning to a new career, professional development, and developing learning goals in Suffolk.

Online Courses and Continuing Education with UniversalClass you can continue your education online and fulfill all your lifelong learning goals. Additional career coaching and community resources exist as well.

The Urban League offers life skills workshops, career development, and employment support such as transportation and childcare.

Looking for a live resume expert or template? Need help preparing for a job interview? Don’t know where to start? How about a career assessment to find your interests? Look no further!

VWC offers career and training that are funded through the US Department of Labor at no cost to the job-seeker. Job seeker resources, employee resources, and upcoming Virginia hiring events! On-site locations are in Norfolk, Hampton, Williamsburg, Franklin, Suffolk, and Portsmouth. HRWC is a proud part of the VCW system.

Head to the Virginia Peninsula Chamber to learn about ways of getting involved in Hampton Roads through leadership development groups, networking opportunities, and exploring all that the 757 has to offer.

A great set of tools to assist finding a new job, transitioning to a new career or launching your own business in Williamsburg.

Looking for help finding work, training, and certificate programs? This Yorktown High School website provides all of this guidance and more!