Job and Career Help
Virginia Workforce Connection is your gateway to employment.
Employment Services
Visit the Dashboard for the Virginia Workforce Connection to review services such as:
- Career Explorer
- Job Search
- Learning Center
- Resume Builder
- Job Skills Assessment
Be sure to create a User Account (scroll to the third option on the page) to use the Virginia Workforce Connection to its fullest.
Check out Job Search to view available job openings in your area.
For Veterans:
- Click Veterans Services for information about employment, disabled resources, veterans organizations, Veterans Affairs (VA) services, and more.
- Check out the Helmets to Hardhats page for assistance finding a job as you transition out of the military.
Job and Career Databases
Accel5
Just in time for the working professional, Accel5 Business Library features short videos on topics including: business competencies, leadership and management, and personal effectiveness. Also includes summaries for business and leadership books, and articles by industry leaders on current working world issues.
Username: libraryva@accel5.com
Password: V1rgin1a
(note the numeral 1 in place of the letter i for the first and last instance of i)
Cypress Resume
Cypress Resume is a simple and effective tool to build professional resumes, cover letters, and reference sheets. All you need to log in is your library card. Cypress provides dozens of examples of cover letters, various styles and formats for resumes, and step by step instructions for each task. You can also store your documents for one year.
Library card required for access outside the library.
Digital Learn
If you are new to computers, haven’t used them for a while, are a little unsure and uncomfortable, or just need a bit of a refresher, Digital Learn has the tools to help you tackle technology at your own pace and gain the confidence you need to succeed.
Create your own account with a username and password.
Entrepreneurial Learning Institute
ELI provides a free self-paced course to learn how to launch a small business venture. It covers marketing, human resources, government regulation, and finance. Learn how to start your own business directly from successful entrepreneurs. (ELI is the equivalent of 3 college credits).
Create your own account with a username and password.
JobNow
Free online career prep, resume help, interview prep, and much more. Use the self-study career tools, and/or access live, on-demand assistance from expert Job Coaches for assistance with interview preparation, resume creation, or job searching. The full-service test center offers practice tests for all levels in math, reading, and writing as well as college preparatory tests–including the SAT.
Create your own account with a username and password.
Peterson’s Career Prep
Hands on guidance for the job seeker! Create a professional résumé for downloading and emailing, take a skills and interest assessment to identify potential career fields; view webinars on interview skills, search for available jobs near you with an instant connection to Indeed.com database.
Library card required for access outside the library.
Reference Solutions
Reference Solutions contains detailed information on more than 14 million U.S. businesses and 210 million U.S. residents. Get all the facts about potential employers and companies for your job hunt, especially prior to your job interview.
Library card required for access outside the library.
Universal Class
Learn something new today! Universal Class offers hundreds of online continuing education classes. The courses are not just tutorials; they include lessons, exams, assignments, discussion boards and actual assessments of your progress.
To use Universal Class, create an account with your library card.