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June 16, 2025

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Weekly Initial Claims

Virginia’s Latest Unemployment Insurance Weekly Initial Claims at 4,592; Continued Claims at 21,291

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Weekly Initial Claims

Virginia’s Latest Unemployment Insurance Weekly Initial Claims at 2,683; Continued Claims at 21,403

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Weekly Initial Claims

Virginia’s Latest Unemployment Insurance Weekly Initial Claims at 3,663; Continued Claims at 21,226

Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS),
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Virginia hires increased in November.

Monthly State Unemployment Rate,
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Virginia’s December Unemployment Rate increased by 0.1 percentage points to 3.6 percent; Labor Force...

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Weekly Initial Claims

Virginia’s Latest Unemployment Insurance Weekly Initial Claims at 2,895; Continued Claims at 21,687

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Announcing the Virginia Maritime & Nuclear Workforce Accelerator to Support Employer-Driven Trai...

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Weekly Initial Claims

Virginia’s Latest Unemployment Insurance Weekly Initial Claims at 4,915; Continued Claims at 19,804

Press Releases,
Weekly Initial Claims

Virginia’s Latest Unemployment Insurance Weekly Initial Claims at 2,590; Continued Claims at 18,946

Monthly State Unemployment Rate,
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Virginia’s Nonfarm Employment Increased by 8,600 in November; Unemployment Rate at 3.5 Percent

Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS),
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Virginia Job Openings Up to 255,000 in October

Press Releases,
Weekly Initial Claims

Virginia’s Latest Unemployment Insurance Weekly Initial Claims at 1,756; Continued Claims at 18,367

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Weekly Initial Claims

Virginia’s Latest Unemployment Insurance Weekly Initial Claims at 2,790; Continued Claims at 18,836

Press Releases,
Weekly Initial Claims

Virginia’s Latest Unemployment Insurance Weekly Initial Claims at 2,578; Continued Claims at 18,561

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Virginia Works Launches Talent Solutions Guide Supporting Employer Success Across the Commonwealth

Monthly State Unemployment Rate,
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Virginia’s September Unemployment Rate decreased by 0.1 percentage points to 3.5 percent – Tot...

Press Releases,
Weekly Initial Claims

Virginia’s Latest Unemployment Insurance Weekly Initial Claims at 3,073; Continued Claims at 18,201

Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS),
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Virginia Job Openings Up to 222,000 in August

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Weekly Initial Claims

Virginia’s Latest Unemployment Insurance Weekly Initial Claims at 1,689; Continued Claims at 17,773

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Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) PY 2024 ANNUAL REPORT

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Weekly Initial Claims

Virginia’s Latest Unemployment Insurance Weekly Initial Claims at 2,627; Continued Claims at 18,516

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December 2025 Apprenticeship Council Meeting Agenda

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Weekly Initial Claims

Virginia’s Latest Unemployment Insurance Weekly Initial Claims at 2,421; Continued Claims at 18,818

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Weekly Initial Claims

Virginia’s Latest Unemployment Insurance Weekly Initial Claims at 3,121; Continued Claims at 19,100

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Virginia Works Launches Innovative Career Skills Hub at Successful Career Redesign Studio Event in N...

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Virginia Works Announces Record Growth in Apprenticeship Programs with Over 15,000 Active Apprentice...

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Virginia Works Announces Over $500,000 in Additional Funding to Support Northern Virginia Job Seeker...

Press Releases,
Weekly Initial Claims

Virginia’s Latest Unemployment Insurance Weekly Initial Claims at 2,941; Continued Claims at 19,246

Press Releases,
Weekly Initial Claims

Virginia’s Latest Unemployment Insurance Weekly Initial Claims at 3,009; Continued Claims at 19,181

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Weekly Initial Claims

Virginia’s Latest Unemployment Insurance Weekly Initial Claims at 3,175; Continued Claims at 20,214

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Virginia Works Releases 2025 Statewide Economic Analysis

Press Releases,
Weekly Initial Claims

Virginia’s Latest Unemployment Insurance Weekly Initial Claims at 4,378; Continued Claims at 18,892

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Weekly Initial Claims

Virginia’s Latest Unemployment Insurance Weekly Initial Claims at 2,803; Continued Claims at 18,839

News/Announcements,
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Announcing $1.1 million in Funding Opportunities to Expand Training and Employment

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Weekly Initial Claims

Virginia’s Latest Unemployment Insurance Weekly Initial Claims at 2,262; Continued Claims at 19,125

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Weekly Initial Claims

Virginia’s Latest Unemployment Insurance Weekly Initial Claims at 2,298; Continued Claims at 20,400

Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS),
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Virginia Job Openings at 220,000 in July

Monthly State Unemployment Rate,
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Virginia Payrolls Increase by 7,200 in August, Unemployment Rate remains at 3.6 percent

Press Releases,
Weekly Initial Claims

Virginia’s Latest Unemployment Insurance Weekly Initial Claims at 3,509; Continued Claims at 19,390

Apprenticeship Press Releases,
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September 2025 Apprenticeship Council Meeting Agenda and Pre-Reads

Press Releases,
Weekly Initial Claims

Virginia’s Latest Unemployment Insurance Weekly Initial Claims at 2,589; Continued Claims at 19,460

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Weekly Initial Claims

Virginia’s Latest Unemployment Insurance Weekly Initial Claims at 2,372; Continued Claims at 19,900

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Weekly Initial Claims

Virginia’s Latest Unemployment Insurance Weekly Initial Claims at 2,289; Continued Claims at 21,559

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Virginia Works’ Registered Apprenticeship Program Delivers Strong Economic Returns – $6.8 Mill...

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Weekly Initial Claims

Virginia’s Latest Unemployment Insurance Weekly Initial Claims at 3,146; Continued Claims at 21,225

Monthly State Unemployment Rate,
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Virginia’s June Employment Estimate Increased, Payrolls Add 600 Jobs in July

Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS),
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Virginia Job Openings Approach 250,000 in June

Press Releases,
Weekly Initial Claims

Virginia’s Latest Unemployment Insurance Weekly Initial Claims at 2,624; Continued Claims at 21,463

Press Releases,
Weekly Initial Claims

Virginia’s Latest Unemployment Insurance Weekly Initial Claims at 2,615; Continued Claims at 21,488

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Weekly Initial Claims

Virginia’s Latest Unemployment Insurance Weekly Initial Claims at 2,490; Continued Claims at 21,457

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