Virginia Career Works - Central Region

What Virginia Career Works - Central Region does

Virginia Career Works - Central Region is the public-facing brand of the Central Virginia Workforce Development Board, a federally designated regional workforce convener serving Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, and Campbell counties and the City of Lynchburg in Virginia. The organization operates the Virginia Career Works Lynchburg Center, a one-stop American Job Center at 3125 Odd Fellows Road, and delivers free job seeker and employer services through job fairs, career coaching, resume assistance, skills assessment, adult education, apprenticeship registration, on-the-job training (OJT) employer reimbursements, dislocated worker support, and youth programs for ages 14-24. Core technology relies on the state-operated Virginia Workforce Connection (VAWC) job-matching platform, supplemented by the Metrix Learning (SkillUp) online training platform and the Career OneStop national assessment tool.

The organization is 100% funded through federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) grants administered by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration and passed through the Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement to the City of Lynchburg on behalf of the Central Virginia Workforce Development Area. The most recently disclosed WIOA award was $1,179,051. Operations are governed by a council of chief local elected officials from the five served localities, with HumanKind serving as the contracted One-Stop operator for Title I Youth, Adult, and Dislocated Worker Programs since 2023. GTM motion is hybrid: event-driven (job fairs, hiring expos), community-led (libraries, community colleges, social service agencies), and sales-led (Business Services Team employer outreach with OJT and incumbent worker training incentives). The organization has no commercial pricing — all services are free to end users — and operates with approximately 10 staff, supplemented by contracted program operators and an extensive partner network spanning Central Virginia Community College, ACE of Central Virginia, the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, the Virginia Employment Commission, Goodwill Industries of the Valleys, and the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance.

Name

Virginia Career Works - Central Region

Legal name

Central Virginia Workforce Development Board

Website

https://vcwcentralregion.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Virginia Career Works - Central Region is a federally funded workforce development board serving Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, and Campbell counties and Lynchburg, Virginia. It operates American Job Centers, employer recruitment services, and training programs free of charge under WIOA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development Services

NAICS

Employment Placement Agencies (561311), Employment Services (5613), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Workforce Development Programs (WIOA/One-Stop Career Centers) (EDAAAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Job Placement, Matching & Career Navigation Services (EDAAAOAL), Workforce Readiness, Career Pathways & Youth Employment Nonprofits (BPAGADAF), Employment & Job Readiness Support Services (BPAGAEAJ)

Keywords

• Workforce development services
• Job seeker services
• Employer recruitment services
• Career training programs
• Registered apprenticeship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Lynchburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. WIOA Federal Funding: The organization is 100% supported by federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding awarded through the Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement. The most recent award of $1,179,051 was made to the City of Lynchburg on behalf of Central Virginia Workforce Development Area.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Virginia Career Works - Central Region delivers free workforce development services through the Virginia Career Works Lynchburg Center and partner sites across five Central Virginia localities. Its core offering is the American Job Center one-stop model, providing job seekers with resume assistance, career coaching, job matching, skills assessment, GED preparation, and training funding, while providing employers with job postings, candidate screening, hiring events, On-the-Job Training reimbursements, and apprenticeship pathways.

Product overview

Virginia Career Works - Central Region is a workforce development organization operated by the Central Virginia Workforce Development Board, providing a comprehensive ecosystem of employment and training services through the Virginia Career Works brand. The core offering is the Lynchburg Career Center, a physical one-stop facility where job seekers access career navigation, resume assistance, job search tools, and training funding, while employers access recruitment services and workforce training incentives. The service portfolio spans job seeker programs (Career Exploration, Youth Program, Adult Education, Dislocated Worker Program, Apprenticeship), employer services (On-The-Job Training, hiring events), and financial assistance programs (G3 Tuition Assistance). Key digital products include the Virginia Workforce Connection job matching platform and Worlds of Opportunity career videos. These services interconnect through WIOA funding to create pathways from career assessment through employment and advancement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Virginia Career Works Lynchburg Center Primary physical American Job Center providing in-person job search support, resume assistance, career coaching, interview preparation, skills assessment, and connections to workforce resources for job seekers and employers in the Central Virginia region.
• Job Seeker Services Comprehensive employment assistance for job seekers including job search support, skills assessment, resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, and networking opportunities with area employers across Central Virginia.
• Employer Services Free services for businesses including job postings on Virginia Workforce Connection, hiring events and job fairs, labor market information, salary data, referrals of qualified job seekers, On-the-Job Training funding, and assistance with writing job descriptions and screening applicants.
• Dislocated Worker Program Program designed to help individuals who lost jobs due to mass layoffs, global trade issues, or economic sector transitions, providing career navigation, goal identification, and WIOA funding for training costs to help participants re-enter the workforce.
• Adult Education Program Free adult education classes provided through ACE of Central Virginia including English Language Acquisition, reading and math skills, GED and VPT prep, college and career readiness, workforce preparation, and Integrated Education Training for adult learners in the region.
• Youth Program Workforce development program serving youth ages 14-24, providing work experience, academic activities, career exploration, and mentoring to enable students to be work-ready, primarily serving juniors and seniors in high school and out-of-school youth through age 24.
• Apprenticeship Program Registered Apprenticeship programs combining paid work experience with classroom instruction, typically lasting from months to a few years depending on occupation, with programs registered by the Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement.
• On-The-Job Training (OJT) Employer reimbursement program offsetting the costs of training and productivity loss when hiring new employees, with employers able to receive up to 50% of the wage rate for OJT participants to defray personnel training costs.
• G3 Tuition Assistance Program Virginia's G3 (Get Skilled, Get a Job, Get Ahead) program providing tuition assistance for Virginia residents with household income at or below 400% of Federal Poverty Level, for designated programs in Early Childhood Education, Healthcare, Information Technology, Public Safety, and Skilled Trades at community colleges.
• Career Training WIOA-funded training programs at partner schools including Central Virginia Community College (CVCC), Centra College, Liberty University, and others for careers in healthcare, manufacturing, and other in-demand occupations.
• Worlds of Opportunity Career Close-Up Video Series Career exploration video series introducing middle school students to high-demand careers in the Lynchburg region including Automotive Technician, Carpenter, Electric Vehicle Technician, HVAC Tech, Medical Lab Technologist, Nuclear Technician, Phlebotomist, Plumber, and Radiologic Technologist.
• Career Mentoring Service Program connecting Virginia Career Works Youth Program participants ages 14-24 with working and retired professionals who serve as career mentors, providing insight and expertise related to career pathways.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of apprentices who complete a Registered Apprenticeship retain employment with an average annual salary of $80,000
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Parker ProductionsminorOthers · 10 October 2023Awarded contract for Video Production Services following RFP process initiated September 11, 2023. Letter of Intent to Award dated October 10, 2023.
• Virginia Works (Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency that creates, sustains, and retains a viable workforce supporting Virginia's business and industry needs through public-private partnerships. Pass-through entity for federal WIOA funding to regional workforce boards.
• Virginia Employment Commission (VEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic employment service established to assist workers in finding suitable jobs. Operates the Virginia Workforce Connection online platform. No fees charged for services.
• Adult and Career Education (ACE) of Central VirginiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides FREE adult education classes including English Language Acquisition, Foundational Skills, College and Career Readiness, workforce preparation activities, and Integrated Education Training. Classes offered at multiple locations throughout the region.
• Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssists with employment services to help people with disabilities get ready for, find, and keep a job. Local office at 2250 Murrell Road, Suite F, Lynchburg, VA 24501.
• Virginia Department of Social ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState supervised and locally administered social services system delivering programs to over 1.6 million Virginians annually. Programs include TANF, SNAP, Medicaid, Adoption, Child Care Assistance, and Refugee Resettlement.
• Old Dominion Job Corps CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNo-cost education and career technical training program administered by U.S. Department of Labor for young people ages 16 to 24.
• Goodwill Industries of the ValleysminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOperates the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), the only federal workforce program targeted to low-income older workers.
• HumanKindcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit human services organization serving children and families since 1903. Current One-Stop and Title I Youth, Adult, and Dislocated Worker Program Operator since May 2023. Provides career mentoring volunteer program.
• Lynchburg Regional Business AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProud host of Virginia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Lynchburg Region. Provides customized counseling and education for small businesses. Venue for board meetings and career events.
• Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne-stop-service for technical assistance related to business formation, access to capital, and workforce development. Virginia Jobs Investment Program (VJIP) provides services and funding to companies creating new jobs or experiencing technological change.
• Central Virginia Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary educational partner providing career training programs. Offers G3 tuition assistance programs and workforce training at multiple locations serving the Virginia Career Works Central Region.
• Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement (Apprenticeship Division)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState apprenticeship agency responsible for registering apprentices according to national standards. Partners with regional training providers to facilitate efficient registration process and source financial incentives.
• Central Virginia Community College (G3 Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerServes Virginia Career Works Central Region with G3 tuition assistance programs training students for careers in Healthcare, Manufacturing, and other high-demand occupations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Central Virginia Community College: Primary educational partner delivering G3 tuition-assisted training programs in Healthcare, Manufacturing, IT, Public Safety, and Skilled Trades. Comparable workforce development mission with overlapping employer relationships and apprenticeship activity.
• Old Dominion Job Corps Center: Federally funded no-cost education and career technical training program for ages 16-24, named partner in the Central Region board's workforce system. Comparable youth-focused training and placement mission.

Direct peers

• Goodwill Industries of the Valleys: Regional Goodwill affiliate and named workforce system partner that operates the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) and similar workforce-readiness services in the same geography. Comparable nonprofit mission around employment for barriered populations.
• HumanKind: Nonprofit human services organization that is the contracted One-Stop and Title I Youth, Adult, and Dislocated Worker Program Operator for the Central Region board since May 2023. Delivers substantially the same career services as the board itself.
• Virginia Career Works - Northern Region: Sister regional workforce development board operating the same Virginia Career Works / WIOA One-Stop Career Center model in Northern Virginia. Directly comparable structure, funding mechanism, and service portfolio under the same Virginia Works state umbrella.
• Virginia Career Works - Western Region: Another Virginia Career Works regional board covering Western Virginia with the identical WIOA One-Stop Career Center mandate and service mix. Comparable scale, funding source, and customer segments.

Broad incumbents

• Virginia Works (Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement): State-level agency that oversees all regional workforce development boards in Virginia and serves as the pass-through entity for federal WIOA funds. Operates the statewide VAWC job-matching platform that the Central Region board integrates into its services.
• Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS): State agency providing vocational rehabilitation and employment services for people with disabilities. Named workforce system partner; comparable vocational rehabilitation and employment placement scope.

Others

• Jobs for the Future (JFF): National nonprofit focused on workforce development policy, apprenticeship, and career pathway design. Comparable mission around connecting disadvantaged populations to high-quality employment, and a frequent collaborator/funder of regional workforce boards.
• National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB): Industry association representing the ~500 U.S. local workforce development boards, providing training, advocacy, and convening. Comparable peer in terms of organizational structure and mission alignment, though operating as a membership body rather than a service provider.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC1tyWB0Z9kL57tpcbXmKpCA
• Facebookfacebook.com/vcwcentralregion
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/virginia-career-works-central

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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