Commonwealth of Virginia
State agencies across Virginia.
Roles to Explore: Administrative support, IT, public services and skilled trades.
Search Commonwealth of Virginia Careers← State resource centers
VAVA employment resource center
Find work in Virginia
Official agencies, major employers and practical employment resources—organized for people who are ready to work.
Available nationwide · All 50 states & Washington, D.C.
Free Local Job & Training Help — American Job Centers
American Job Centers can help you find local openings, connect with employers, prepare for interviews and explore training assistance. Basic employment help is free. Some training and additional services require eligibility approval and available funding. Services vary by center, and employment is not guaranteed.
Find a Job Center Near Me ↗
Enter your city or ZIP code in the official finder. Contact the center to confirm services and appointment requirements.
Ask for more than résumé help:“Which employers are hiring near my city? Can you refer me to suitable openings? Are hiring events, paid training or on-the-job training available?”
What is WIOA, and who pays for this help?
WIOA means Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It is a federal law supporting employment and training services nationwide, not an agency or a job board. American Job Centers bring together public workforce programs and partner services. Local names vary; in California they are called America’s Job Centers of California.
Centers can provide job listings, employer referrals, placement assistance, hiring events, skills assessments and career counseling. Eligible applicants may also receive approved training or other support. Ask your local center which services it provides; a referral does not guarantee an interview or a job.
Federal funding is allocated to states and local workforce areas, alongside other partner-program funding. Standard public job-search and referral services are free to job seekers and employers; employers do not pay a placement commission for these referrals. These are public workforce services rather than a commercial recruiting agency.
You can ask for basic job-search help without assuming you qualify for every WIOA-funded service. Staff determine eligibility for programs with additional requirements.
Official explanations: U.S. Department of Labor — WIOA · American Job Center services. Reviewed October 9, 2026.
Start with statewide help
Jobs and training in Virginia
Search the state job bank, or enter your ZIP code to find a local center. Ask about job-search help, training eligibility, apprenticeships and support for your circumstances. Funding and program eligibility vary.
Job-bank source: CareerOneStop state directory · Reviewed October 9, 2026. A directory listing does not guarantee current openings. If a bank is unavailable, use the center locator.Virginia residents
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Discover Virginia
Explore the clickable region map, 15 largest communities and a closer look at the state.
Open Discover VirginiaTraining & Employment Support
Official job centers, apprenticeships, wage guidance and referrals for your circumstances.
Find Virginia ResourcesIndustries & Workforce Priorities
Explore state-specific industries, NJS pathways and workforce guidance with clear source status.
Explore Work in VirginiaDirect employer career links
30 Major Employers in Virginia — Explore Their Careers
Explore public, private and nonprofit employers with Virginia operations. This selected directory is not a ranking by employee count or an endorsement. Choose a field, then visit the employer’s own career site.
Government & Public Services
Fairfax County Government
County government in Northern Virginia.
Roles to Explore: Administrative support, public safety, human services, IT and trades.
Search Fairfax County Government CareersCity of Virginia Beach
Municipal government serving Virginia Beach.
Roles to Explore: Public works, recreation, administration, public safety and IT.
Search City of Virginia Beach CareersEducation & Research
University of Virginia
Public university and associated academic operations in Virginia.
Roles to Explore: Office support, facilities, research and teaching.
Search University of Virginia CareersVirginia Commonwealth University
Public university in Richmond.
Roles to Explore: Administrative support, facilities, research and teaching.
Search Virginia Commonwealth University CareersVirginia Tech
Public university with its main campus in Blacksburg.
Roles to Explore: Office support, laboratory work, IT, facilities and teaching.
Search Virginia Tech CareersFairfax County Public Schools
Public school division serving Fairfax County and the City of Fairfax.
Roles to Explore: Teachers, instructional assistants, bus drivers, food service and office support.
Search Fairfax County Public Schools CareersGeorge Mason University
Public university with campuses in Northern Virginia.
Roles to Explore: Administration, IT, facilities, research and teaching.
Search George Mason University CareersHealthcare
Sentara Health
Health system with hospitals and other operations in Virginia and neighboring states.
Roles to Explore: Patient support, scheduling, facilities, technical and licensed clinical roles.
Search Sentara Health CareersInova
Health system serving Northern Virginia.
Roles to Explore: Patient access, nursing, laboratory work, IT and facilities.
Search Inova CareersCarilion Clinic
Health system based in Roanoke serving western Virginia.
Roles to Explore: Scheduling, nursing assistants, clinical care, IT and maintenance.
Search Carilion Clinic CareersVCU Health
Public academic health system based in Richmond.
Roles to Explore: Patient support, nursing, pharmacy, administration and facilities.
Search VCU Health CareersBon Secours
Health system with hospital and outpatient operations in Virginia.
Roles to Explore: Patient registration, nursing, laboratory work and maintenance.
Search Bon Secours CareersHCA Healthcare
Hospital operator with facilities in Virginia.
Roles to Explore: Patient support, clinical care, billing and facilities.
Search HCA Healthcare CareersManufacturing & Defense
HII — Newport News Shipbuilding
Shipbuilding business with its shipyard in Newport News.
Roles to Explore: Apprentices, welders, electricians, engineers and project support.
Search HII — Newport News Shipbuilding CareersGeneral Dynamics
Defense and technology company headquartered in Reston with Virginia operations.
Roles to Explore: Technicians, IT, engineering, procurement and administration.
Search General Dynamics CareersNorthrop Grumman
Aerospace and defense company headquartered in Falls Church.
Roles to Explore: Engineering, cybersecurity, technicians and business support.
Search Northrop Grumman CareersTechnology & Professional Services
Booz Allen Hamilton
Consulting and technology company headquartered in McLean.
Roles to Explore: Analysts, cybersecurity, software development and project support.
Search Booz Allen Hamilton CareersLeidos
Technology and engineering company headquartered in Reston.
Roles to Explore: IT support, software, engineering, logistics and administration.
Search Leidos CareersSAIC
Technology services company headquartered in Reston.
Roles to Explore: IT support, software development, engineering and program support.
Search SAIC CareersCACI
Technology and professional services company headquartered in Reston.
Roles to Explore: Technical support, intelligence analysis, software and administration.
Search CACI CareersTechnology, Retail & Logistics
Amazon
Employer with offices, fulfillment and delivery operations in Virginia.
Roles to Explore: Warehouse associates, operations, IT, software and administrative support.
Search Amazon CareersFinance & Business Services
Capital One
Financial services company headquartered in McLean with Richmond operations.
Roles to Explore: Customer service, banking operations, technology and analysts.
Search Capital One CareersEnergy & Utilities
Dominion Energy
Investor-owned energy company based in Richmond.
Roles to Explore: Lineworkers, technicians, engineering, customer service and accounting.
Search Dominion Energy CareersManufacturing & Business Services
Altria
Tobacco-products company headquartered in the Richmond area.
Roles to Explore: Production, maintenance, quality, finance and office support.
Search Altria CareersRetail & Automotive
CarMax
Used-vehicle retailer headquartered in Richmond.
Roles to Explore: Sales, vehicle technicians, customer service and business operations.
Search CarMax CareersRetail & Distribution
Dollar Tree
Retail company headquartered in Chesapeake with stores and distribution operations.
Roles to Explore: Store associates, managers, warehouse staff and office support.
Search Dollar Tree CareersWalmart
Retailer with stores and supply-chain operations in Virginia.
Roles to Explore: Store associates, stocking, distribution, pharmacy and management.
Search Walmart CareersLowe’s
Home-improvement retailer with stores in Virginia.
Roles to Explore: Sales associates, receiving, delivery, department supervision and support.
Search Lowe’s CareersRetail & Food
Kroger
Grocery retailer with stores in Virginia.
Roles to Explore: Cashiers, stocking, food preparation, pharmacy and management.
Search Kroger CareersSources & Review: Career destinations reviewed October 10, 2026. Buttons link to official employer pages or their designated hiring portals. Some require JavaScript or an account; Employee counts are not used to rank this selection.
NJS is an independent resource directory. Inclusion does not imply sponsorship, endorsement or an employer relationship. Confirm openings and instructions with the employer.
Search the Virginia State Job BankAvailable in every state
Federal employment resources
Federal opportunities are not confined to Washington, D.C. Search national, regional and state-based federal openings, learn the application process and identify special hiring paths.
Dedicated assistance
Employment resources for veterans
Use these national resources, and ask your local American Job Center about veteran services and priority of service.
U.S. Department of Labor VETS ↗CareerOneStop for Veterans ↗VETERAN SKILLSMy Next Move for Veterans
Enter a military occupation to identify related civilian careers and understand how service experience may transfer to the workforce.
Free · Military-to-civilian matching · U.S. Department of LaborTranslate military experience ↗Accessible pathways
Disability employment resources
Explore accommodation guidance and Social Security employment support. Ask your local American Job Center about accessible services and referrals to state vocational rehabilitation.
ODEP ↗Job Accommodation Network ↗Ticket to Work ↗A route back into work
Returning after years of unemployment
Use the dedicated NJS pathway to build recent experience, find recurring volunteer assignments, request WIOA and paid-work-experience support, and search positions that may provide training.
Open the long-absence pathway →Local searches for Virginia
Find American Job Centers ↗Find volunteer opportunities ↗Search no-experience-required roles ↗Search employers that will train ↗During the 50-state verification phase, these pathways will be placed beside direct employment links for the 15 largest cities in Virginia.
Schools and public preschool
Find education employers in Virginia.
Use the official national directories below to identify every public school district, Head Start or Early Head Start operator and public pre-K program serving each city. Then follow the identified district or program operator to its official employment page.
Public school districts
NCES official district locator—search each city and Virginia.
Open district locator ↗Head Start and Early Head Start
Find publicly supported early-childhood programs by city or ZIP code.
Open Head Start locator ↗SchoolSpring
Search current school-system and classroom-support openings.
Search education jobs ↗Preschool and Early Childhood Jobs
National employment sources, job titles and qualification guidance.
Open the NJS center →Jobs inside major institutions
The building name and employer name may be different.
Search both the institution and the contractors that may operate dining, environmental services, patient transport, custodial work, security, facilities or temporary staffing inside it.
National service contractors
Compass Group USAFood service, cashiering, housekeeping, patient transport, laundry and facilitiesCrothall HealthcarePatient transport, environmental services, floor care, linen and equipment distributionMorrison HealthcarePatient dining, tray line, food service, utility, cashier and cook rolesChartwells K–12 & Higher EducationCafeteria, dining, barista, cashier, utility, catering and cook rolesSodexoPatient transport, environmental services, food service, utility and facilitiesAramarkEVS, janitorial, food service, laundry and facilitiesHHSHousekeeping, food service, patient transport, floor care, laundry and maintenanceXanitosEVS, hospital housekeeping, patient transport, observation, laundry and linenABM IndustriesCustodial, grounds, wheelchair assistance, parking, shuttle and maintenanceHealthcare Services GroupHousekeeping, laundry, dining, dishwashing, cooking and food serviceElior North AmericaFood service, utility, dishwashing, cooking and cashieringSchool and college staffing
ESSSubstitute teachers, paraprofessionals, clerical staff, custodians and food serviceKelly EducationSubstitute teaching, tutoring, classroom support, clerical, cafeteria and custodial workChartwells K–12Cafeteria, cashier, dishwasher, food preparation and cook rolesAramark Student NutritionFood service, cooking, cashiering, utility and some custodial rolesSodexo School ServicesFood service, custodial, grounds and facilitiesSecurity contractors
Allied UniversalSecurity officer, lobby ambassador, access control, dispatch and patrolGardaWorld Security ServicesSecurity, patrol, access control and special-event assignmentsSecuritas USASecurity officer, reception, mobile patrol and access controlBus and airplane cleaning
ABM AviationAircraft cabin cleaning, wheelchair assistance, terminal cleaning, parking, shuttle and facility servicesUnifi AviationCabin service, aircraft cleaning, ground handling, baggage, wheelchair and ramp workSwissportAircraft cleaning, ground handling, lounge, cargo, ramp and passenger servicesMenzies AviationCabin cleaning, ground services, fueling, cargo and ramp operationsPrimeFlight Aviation ServicesAircraft appearance, cabin cleaning, baggage, wheelchair, ramp and passenger servicesProspect Airport ServicesCabin appearance, passenger assistance, baggage, skycap and airport supportTransdev North AmericaBus cleaning, fueling, utility, maintenance, operations and drivingMV TransportationVehicle cleaning, utility, maintenance, dispatch, operations and drivingRATP Dev USABus servicing, cleaning, maintenance, operations and drivingKeolis North AmericaVehicle service, cleaning, maintenance, rail and bus operationsGeneral staffing and re-entry agencies
PeopleReadyLocal, on-site temporary work in general labor, hospitality, events, warehousing, retail and manufacturing. Search by city or ZIP code; assignments vary by location.Adecco USAManufacturing, warehouse, customer service, healthcare support, office and hospitalityManpowerCustodial, production, warehouse, packaging, administration and general laborRandstad USAWarehouse, manufacturing, office, customer service, healthcare administration and logisticsKelly ServicesOffice, warehouse, manufacturing, education, customer service and light industrialExpress Employment ProfessionalsAdministrative, light industrial, skilled trades and professional assignmentsEmploybridgeManufacturing, warehouse, logistics and transportationStaffmark GroupWarehouse, production, clerical, call-center and logisticsRegional contractors to check in Virginia
Metz Culinary ManagementPrimarily Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and selected Southern marketsRegional footprints are approximate because contractors gain and lose accounts. A current career-page result for a Virginia city or ZIP code is more reliable than an older service-area list.
Healthcare employers
Search hospital careers in Virginia
Search by city or ZIP code, then confirm the role and application instructions with the employer. NJS’s direct local hospital and public-employer collections are still being researched.