The Peninsula Council for Workforce Development rises to the economic challenges faced by the region, through innovative workforce programs and initiatives.
2. The challenges facing our region
are great…
In March 2009, the Greater
Peninsula region of Virginia faced
an overall unemployment rate of
7.4%...
Virginia Employment Commission
March 2009
3. The challenges facing our region
are great…
…that’s up 3.6%, since March of
last year.
4. How Are We Responding?
Laid Off Worker Assistance
Have you been laid off or
do you know someone that
has lost their job?
We have resources to help
through our partners at
Peninsula Worklink.
5. How Are We Responding?
Our Career Centers keep you competitive through
employment and training services.
6. How Are We Responding?
Green Jobs
Interested in tapping
into the new “green”
jobs of the near
future?
7. How Are We Responding?
High Growth Sector Initiatives & Programs
We have special initiatives that prepare workers for our
region’s high growth sectors.
Manufacturing
Health care
Hospitality
Construction
Modeling & Simulation
Finance
8. How Are We Responding?
Youth Initiatives
Get connected with our
workforce experts, hot job
opportunities and work
experience this summer!
Visit our Youth Career Café!