The
Virginia Employment Commission was established by the federal government of the commonwealth in order to contribute to the economic growth and stability of the state. Its main job is to consolidate the workforce wealth of the state so that it subsequently helps in; the development of economy policies, innovative schemes regulating job placement for state jobs, allows income support to state employees, provides the interested applicant with current job prospects in the state and equip them suitable training. To accomplish these goals, the Virginia Employment Commission looks forward to bettering their service by:
- Entering into partnerships with stakeholders
- Increase staff in the Commission
- Update the services to match modern technology
- Enhance job schemes and upgrading them
The
Virginia Employment Commission is entrusted with performing the following functions:
Unemployment Insurance: This section is mainly responsible with caring for the unemployed, providing them with re-employment and avoiding unemployment in the state.
Commission Appeals: This unit serves as the commission's administrative unit.
Job Service: This unit serves as the assistance unit to employers for recruiting employees into state services.
Besides the above stated functions, the other departments of the organization include Employer Services and Economic Information Services. The Employer Services functions are on similar lines as the Job Service unit while the Economic Information Services performs the function of providing the labor market information. This information reaches the state government through the various State Employment Security Agencies and the Bureau of Labor Statistics
