State Employment Agency of Latvia

What State Employment Agency of Latvia does

The State Employment Agency of Latvia (Nodarbinātības valsts aģentūra, NVA) is a government state agency operating under the Ministry of Welfare of the Republic of Latvia, headquartered in Riga and responsible for implementing national unemployment reduction policy. Founded in 1991, NVA provides public employment services free of charge to all job seekers and employers in Latvia, serving a diversified customer base that includes unemployed persons, employed individuals seeking upskilling, students, persons with disabilities, refugees, and employers across the country. Its core operations are delivered through a nationwide network of regional branches, client service centers, EURES consultants, and the online CV and Vacancies Portal (cvvp.nva.gov.lv), which connects registered job seekers with employer-posted vacancies.

The agency's technology platform centers on the CV and Vacancies Portal as the primary job-matching infrastructure, supplemented by eKarjera online career assessment tools and integration with the EURES European Job Mobility Network spanning 31 countries. NVA has expanded its training and upskilling portfolio through channel partnerships with Coursera (free online courses since January 2024) and Google (digital skills certificates launched December 2022 covering Data Analysis, Project Management, UX Design, IT Support, Digital Marketing, and Cybersecurity), as well as financial support for paid platforms including EdX and Futurelearn. Specialized services include an Employment Support Centre for persons with disabilities, refugee integration programs with language courses (A1-C2), subsidized workplace programs, summer employment for students aged 15-20, lifelong learning programs, remigration support, and personnel selection services for employers.

NVA operates a non-commercial revenue model: as a state institution, it is funded through the Republic of Latvia state budget and EU structural funds (ESF 2014-2020 and 2021-2027, ERAF, Recovery and Resilience Facility). Its go-to-market is government service delivery rather than sales-driven distribution, with omni-channel presence including official website, social media (Facebook, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram), career events and workshops, and direct in-person services through regional branches. The agency's competitive position is anchored by regulatory authority over state employment programs, exclusive access to EU-funded training subsidies, and participation as Latvia's National Coordination Office in the EURES network, giving it a structural moat against private employment service competitors.

Name

State Employment Agency of Latvia

Legal name

Nodarbinātības valsts aģentūra

Website

https://nva.gov.lv

Company type

Public

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

The State Employment Agency of Latvia is a government state agency under the Ministry of Welfare providing free public employment services to job seekers, employers, students, persons with disabilities, and refugees through a national job-matching portal, regional branches, vocational training, and EURES European mobility network integration.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Employment Services

NAICS

Employment Services (5613), Temporary Help Services (561320), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

General Permanent Placement (Multi-Industry) (BPACAFAA)

Keywords

• Public employment services
• Labor market matching
• Vocational training programs
• Career counseling services
• Workforce development

Headquarters

HQ city

Riga

HQ country

Latvia

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The State Employment Agency of Latvia (NVA) is a government public employment service that delivers free job matching, career counseling, vocational and digital-skills training, and subsidized employment programs. Its core deliverables are the operation of the national CV and Vacancies Portal (cvvp.nva.gov.lv) for registering job seekers and employer vacancies, EURES cross-border job mobility services across 31 European countries, and a portfolio of training programs including Coursera and Google digital-skills partnerships, alongside specialized support for persons with disabilities, refugees, students, and remigrants.

Product overview

The State Employment Agency of Latvia (Nodarbinātības valsts aģentūra, NVA) operates as a public employment service providing a comprehensive suite of labor market services. The core offering centers on the CV and Vacancies Portal (cvvp.nva.gov.lv) for job matching between employers and job seekers, supplemented by EURES services for European labor mobility. The agency offers multiple training and education platforms including Coursera, Google Digital Skills Training, and Paid Course Platforms support. Specialized services target persons with disabilities (Employment Support Centre), refugees (integration services), students (summer employment), and remigrants. Career consultation services, vocational training programs, and lifelong learning initiatives support continuous workforce development. The portfolio integrates online tools like eKarjera career tests with personalized services including language courses and subsidized employment programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CV and Vacancies Portal (cvvp.nva.gov.lv) Online portal where job seekers register CVs and employers post vacancies, enabling direct matching between supply and demand in the Latvian labor market.
• EURES European Job Mobility Network European cooperation network providing job placement services, cross-border employment support, and information about living and working conditions across EU/EEA countries, with NVA operating as the Latvian national coordination office.
• Career Consultation Services Professional career guidance and counseling services for unemployed persons, job seekers, and employed individuals to support career development and job searching.
• eKarjera Career Tests Platform Online career aptitude testing platform accessible to registered clients for evaluating skills and career preferences to support career guidance and professional orientation.
• Vacancy Registration Services Service for employers to register job vacancies with NVA and access candidate matching support from the registered job-seeker database.
• Personnel Selection Services Free candidate selection services for employers to find suitable employees from the registered job-seeker database.
• Vocational Training Programs Professional training and qualification programs including e-learning modules, practical training with employers, and support for open online course platforms, delivered to registered unemployed and employed persons.
• Coursera Free Training Program Free access to Coursera online courses in soft skills, business, computer science, and data science for registered unemployed and employed persons, distributed through NVA as a channel partner.
• Google Digital Skills Training Digital-skills training programs in partnership with Google on Coursera covering Data Analysis, Project Management, UX Design, IT Support, Digital Marketing, Cybersecurity, and AI Essentials, free for registered clients.
• Paid Course Platforms Support Financial support for training on approved paid online course platforms such as EdX and Futurelearn, covering tuition fees for eligible participants.
• Subsidized Employment Programs State-supported employment measures including subsidized workplaces, summer employment for students, and support for hiring persons with disabilities.
• Employment Support Centre for Persons with Disabilities Specialized support services including workplace adaptation, mentoring, and consultations for persons with disabilities seeking employment.
• Latvian Language Courses Free Latvian language training courses for refugees, persons with alternative status, and registered job seekers at various proficiency levels from A1 to C2.
• Summer Employment for Students State-funded summer job program for students aged 15-20 years to gain practical work experience during school breaks.
• Refugee Integration Services Comprehensive employment support and career services specifically designed for refugees and persons with alternative status in Latvia, including integration support and language training.
• Voluntary Work Services Information and consulting support for organizing and participating in voluntary work, including the Voluntary Work Information System.
• Lifelong Learning Programs Training programs for employed persons aged 50+ or with insufficient education to increase competitiveness in the labor market.
• Remigration Support Services Career consultations and support services for Latvian citizens returning from abroad, including information about the labor market and living conditions.
• Employment of Foreigners Services Services supporting the employment of third-country nationals in Latvia and providing guidance on work permits and regulations.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• EURES NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEURES is a European cooperation network connecting 27 EU countries plus Switzerland, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway. NVA participates as the Latvian National Coordination Office, providing job matching services across borders, EURES portal access, and cross-border employment consultations. The network includes over 1,000 advisors and operates the European (Online) Job Days platform.
• EuropasssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropass is a European Commission initiative providing standardized documentation for education, skills, and competencies (CV, Language Passport, Mobility, Diploma Supplement). NVA promotes Europass tools to help citizens document their qualifications for cross-border employment.
• EURAXESS NetworksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEURAXESS supports researcher mobility across Europe with over 650 contact points in 43 countries. NVA provides connections to this network for highly qualified professionals seeking research positions abroad.
• European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerEPSO organizes competitions for recruitment to EU institutions. NVA directs qualified job seekers interested in EU careers to EPSO services and competitions.
• European Labour Authority (ELA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerELA coordinates EURES through its European Coordination Office (ECO). The ELA strengthens cross-border labor market governance and supports fair mobility within the EU.
• Belgium Employment Services (ONEM, Actiris, VDAB, Le Forem, ADG)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBelgian regional employment services that NVA collaborates with under EURES for Latvian citizens seeking work in Belgium and vice versa.
• Arbeitsmarktservice Austria (AMS)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustria's public employment service (AMS) operates the Austrian EURES network and job portal. NVA collaborates with AMS to facilitate labor mobility between Latvia and Austria.
• European CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNVA implements EU-funded projects including Recovery and Resilience Facility programs, ESF projects (2014-2020 and 2021-2027), and ERAF projects. The EC provides structural funds for employment initiatives.
• CourserasupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNVA provides free access to Coursera online learning platform through EU-funded programs. The agency acts as a channel for distributing Coursera educational content to unemployed and employed Latvian citizens.
• GooglesupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNVA partners with Google to offer digital skills training programs through Coursera platform including Data Analysis, Project Management, UX Design, IT Support, Digital Marketing, Cybersecurity, and other professional certificates available free to registered clients.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• UWV (Uitvoeringsinstituut Werknemersverzekeringen): The Netherlands' public agency administers employee insurance, unemployment benefits, and reintegration services including work.nl, the national job-matching portal. Comparable to NVA in combining benefit administration, matching, and reintegration/training services.
• Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA): Germany's federal employment agency operates the national job portal (Jobbörse), provides unemployment benefits, vocational training, and EURES coordination for Germany. It is the closest large-scale analog to NVA as a state-run public employment service with matching, training, and employer-subsidy mandates.
• France Travail (formerly Pôle Emploi): France's national public employment agency registers job seekers, pays unemployment benefits, runs training programs, and operates the principal national job-matching portal. Directly comparable to NVA in mandate, scope, and EURES participation.
• Arbetsförmedlingen (Swedish Public Employment Service): Sweden's national public employment service matches job seekers to vacancies, runs labor-market training programs, and participates in EURES. Like NVA, it operates a national portal and free services for both job seekers and employers.
• TE Services (Finnish Employment Service): Finland's public employment service, part of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, provides job matching, vocational training, and employer services. Comparable to NVA in mandate, EURES coordination, and free service delivery to citizens and employers.

Broad incumbents

• Indeed: Global job-search engine and recruiting platform that competes with NVA's cvvp.nva.gov.lv portal for job seeker traffic and employer job postings in Latvia.
• LinkedIn: The dominant professional network and recruiting platform globally, including in Latvia. Competes with NVA for employer-side recruitment activity and increasingly candidate-side engagement, particularly among skilled workers.

Regional players

• Užimtumo tarnyba prie Lietuvos Respublikos socialinės apsaugos ir darbo ministerijos: Lithuania's Public Employment Service under the Ministry of Social Security and Labour operates the national job portal, vocational training, and EURES coordination. The most direct Baltic peer to NVA in both mandate and scale.
• Eesti Töötukassa (Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund): Estonia's public employment service administers unemployment insurance, runs the national job-matching portal (tootukassa.ee), and provides training and employer subsidies. A Baltic regional peer with the same EURES-coordinated, state-funded mandate as NVA.

Others

• European Labour Authority (ELA): EU body that coordinates EURES and cross-border labor mobility. NVA is a national EURES coordination partner of ELA, making ELA a strategic ecosystem counterpart rather than a competitor.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NVA_gov_lv
• YouTubeyoutube.com/TheNVA
• Facebookfacebook.com/Nodarbinatiba
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nodarbinātības-valsts-aģentūra
• Instagraminstagram.com/nodarbinatibas_valsts_agentura

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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