Job Seeker Services
Career Search
At Peninsula Worklink, our team of workforce experts are waiting to help you find work that you love. There are several options to tap our services.
Self-Directed Resource Rooms
Find a wealth of information and resources in our self-directed resource rooms at our Career Centers.
- Job search information and assistance; local Job Fair and Career Fair listings
- Local and national job listings
- Internet accessible computers for job search activities (www.vaworkconnect.com)
- Self-assessment tools for matching skills, interest, personality and values with jobs/careers
- Unemployment insurance claim filing and assistance
- Labor market information (www.VaEmploy.Com)
- Limited photocopying of employment documents
- Fax and phone service for employment purposes
- Job seeking tips and workshops on resume writing, interviewing skills and more
- Access to many partner programs and services
- Skills assessment, certifications and professional licensure testing and training services at affordable prices (ACT Center - Peninsula Workforce Development Center, Hampton)
- Self-employment and start-up business assistance (Hampton-Small Business Development Center, http://www.hrsbdc.org)
- Local Supportive Services Resource Directory
- Special assistance available for hearing, visually or physically impaired customers
Intensive Services
Attend our orientation at our Career Centers and find out if you can qualify for more one-to-one coaching and services. You can also find out if you are eligible for additional supportive services at
2-1-1 Virginia.
Laid Off Workers
If you’ve been laid off, we can help you with finding the right services for unemployment insurance and job search. Contact our Career Centers for more information.
Veterans
www.m4l.usmc.mil
www.dol.gov/elaws/realifelines.htm
www.woundedwarriorregiment.org
www.hirevetsfirst.gov
www.jobcentral.com
Military Services
One of Peninsula Worklink’s partners, Thomas Nelson Community College, has a full-time staff solely dedicated to providing educational assistance to military personnel, dependents, and civilian service personnel stationed at Fort Monroe, Fort Eustis, Langley Air Force Base, Yorktown Naval Weapons Station and the Coast Guard Training Center at Yorktown.
TNCC Military Career Specialists provide comprehensive services including onsite registration and admission assistance, as well as advising and counseling.
In addition, TNCC has partnered with the U.S. Army to offer online classes through GoArmyEd.com. This collaboration allows college staff to enroll Army service personnel stationed throughout the world in TNCC credit programs.
Stop by the TNCC Office at your base or contact your Education Services officer (ESO) for more information. You may also call (757) 825-2938.
Click here for information on special services and options for veterans.
Military and Homeland Security Careers
As homeland security moves to the forefront as a key priority, the job market in this arena has expanded. Click here for career opportunities.
Virtual Services
Many of our Job Seeker Services are available online. Access the many online options available to assisting you in your career search or contact our workforce experts at the Peninsula Worklink One-Stop Career Centers for career coaching, skill assessments and career search planning.
Virtual One-Stop Services – the State of Virginia’s Web site has many online resources for job seekers.
Online Career Search – access online career search engines.
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