Community Resources

Help me find resources in the following areas:

Workforce Investment Act Information and Job Training Programs Services for job-seekers:

• www.careeronestop.org - The Federal-State Career Portal
• www.myskillsource.org - SkillSource One-Stop Employment Center
• www.vec.state.va.us - Unemployment Benefits and Employment Services
• http://www.arlingtonva.us- Arlington County's One-Stop

Employment Services related to Special Populations Organizational titles provide audience tie-in:

• www.seniorjobs.org - Senior Employment Services
• www.thewomenscenter.org - The Women's Center - Vienna and Prince William
• www.fp.org - 40 Plus of Greater Washington

Small Business Information Learn about starting a new business, or growing an established one:

• www.cbponline.org - Fairfax County Small Business Resource
• www.loudounsbdc.org - Loudoun County's Small Business Center
• www.sba.gov/sbdc - Nationwide Small Business Development Center Information
• www.gmu.edu/departments/ii/gmarlsbdc.html - George Mason University's Small Business Development Program

Disability Services Specialized assistance and services available for specific disabilities:

• www.vdbvi.org - Virginia Department for the Blind and Visually Impaired
• www.vadrs.org - Virginia Department for Rehabilitative Services
• www.lmec.org - Laurie Mitchell Employment Center

Northern Virginia and DC-based Business/Industry Information Find out the latest information in several career fields:

• www.vabio.org - Virginia Biotech Industry
• www.nvtc.org - No. Va. Technology Council
• www.itaa.org - I. T. Association of America
• www.explorehealthcareers.org – Info on a wide variety of health career options
• www.doleta.gov/brac/ - Defense Base Closure & Realignment Commission (BRAC)