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News/Announcements

  • September 2025 Apprenticeship Council Meeting Agenda and Pre-Reads

  • Virginia Works Monthly Employment Newsletter – January 2025

  • Virginia Works Monthly Employment Newsletter – December 2024

  • Virginia Works Monthly Employment Newsletter – November 2024

  • Virginia Works Monthly Employment Newsletter – October 2024

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Press Releases

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

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

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

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

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

  • Virginia Works’ Registered Apprenticeship Program Delivers Strong Economic Returns – $6.8 Million in Additional Tax Revenue Generated, a 3-to-1 Return on Investment.

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

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Reports/Presentations

View VEC reports including Agency Monthly Performance Reports here

Virginia Registered Apprenticeship Program Economic Impact and Return on Investment Report

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Virginia Works
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For Unemployment Insurance assistance, please contact the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) Customer Contact Center at 866-832-2363 or Online.

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Accessible Call Center (TTY) 800-828-1140 Or, Call Virginia Relay at 711.

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Virginia Works Main Office: 804-486-2500

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