Virginia Career Works South Central Region

VCW-SBC FINAL FRIDAYS "Workshop on Soft Skills"
2023-12-29 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Virginia Career Works – South Boston Center, 2506 HOUGTON AVE, SOUTH BOSTON, VA, 24592, United States
Join us at 2506 Houghton Avenue on December 29th from 1pm-2pm and learn how more about the Soft Skills employer’s are seeking in their workers.
Come and learn what skills you may need to brush up on or even develop!

VCW-KC Final Tuesdays Workshop - "Time Management"
2023-11-28 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Virginia Career Works – Keysville Center, 200 Daniel Rd., Keysville, Virginia, 23947
Come and learn many key secrets to managing your time and becoming more effective in completing your assigned tasks!
Final Monday – Customer Service Workshop 11-28-23

VCW-LCC Final Tuesdays Workshop "Essential Computer Skills"
2023-11-28 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Virginia Career Works – Lake Country Center, 118 East Danville St., South Hill, VA, 23970, United States
Join us at the center for an opportunity to brush up on the many essential computer skills that will help you navigate the many online job search venues and provide you with an edge up on securing your next position in today’s workforce!
11-2023 Final Tuesdays

VCW-SBC Fourth Friday Workshop "Skills Development and UI"
2023-11-24 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Virginia Career Works – South Boston Center, 2506 HOUGTON AVE, SOUTH BOSTON, VA, 24592, United States
Join us here at the center to learn how to identify and utilize the workplace skills you have acquired to improve your resumes and job search efforts. You will also learn how important this is should you need to apply for Unemployment Insurance.

"RECRUITING VETERANS 101" Tapping into the Veteran Market
2023-11-09 09:00 - 15:00 UTC | VA Crossings Hotel, 1000 Virginia Center Pkwy., Glen Allen, VA, 23059, United States
Please make plans to attend this HYBRID event… it will be held in-person at the VA Crossings Hotel in Glen Alllen, VA and there will also be virtual event for those that can not make the trip in person. Please see the attched flyer for all the details, so you too can also tap into the Veteran Market!
Recruiting Veteran 101 – Invite Flyer

DOLLAR GENERAL HIRING EVENT
2023-11-08 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Virginia Career Works – South Boston Center, 2506 HOUGTON AVE, SOUTH BOSTON, VA, 24592, United States
The Virginia Career Works – South Boston Center is happy to announce that we will hosting “HIRING EVENT” for DOLLAR GENERAL, Applicants are encouraged to apply online or in our center, but they will also be doing onsite interviews for employment as well. Do not miss out on this excellent chance to join their team!
Dollar General Hiring Event 10-08-23 Dollar General Hiring Event 10-08-23

VCW-LCC Hiring Event for Terracon
2023-11-02 08:30 - 16:30 UTC | Virginia Career Works – Lake Country Center, 118 East Danville St., South Hill, VA, 23970, United States
The Virginia Career Works – Lake Country Center encourages all jobseekers to visit Terracon’s website and EXPLORE what opportunites they offer and have available in our area! Otherwise you can click either of the links below or the “Terracon Hiring Event” flyer below to find out more:
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III

11-02-23 Terracon Hiring Event

VCW-LCC Final Tuesdays "Customer Service Workshop"
2023-10-31 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Virginia Career Works – Lake Country Center, 118 East Danville St., South Hill, VA, 23970, United States
Join us at 111 East Danville St. on October 31th from 1pm-2pm and learn how to ensure all your customer’s needs are satisfied.
Come and learn many key secrets to delivering top-notch customer service!
Final Tuesday – Customer Service Workshop 10-31-23

VCW-KC Final Mondays "Customer Service Workshop"
2023-10-30 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Virginia Career Works – Keysville Center, 200 Daniel Rd., Keysville, Virginia, 23947
Join us at 200 Daniel Lane on October 30th from 1pm-2pm and learn how to ensure all your customer’s needs are satisfied.
Come and learn many key secrets to delivering top-notch customer service!

Final Monday – Customer Service Workshop 10-30-23

VCW-SBC Final Fridays "Customer Service Workshop"
2023-10-27 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Virginia Career Works – South Boston Center, 2506 HOUGTON AVE, SOUTH BOSTON, VA, 24592, United States
Join us at 2506 Houghton Avenue on October 27th from 1pm-2pm and learn how to ensure all your customer’s needs are satisfied.
Come and learn many key secrets to delivering top-notch customer service!
Final Friday – Customer Service Workshop 10-27-23

"Unlock Your Passions - Work for Yourself@50+" - Entrepreneurship Workshop
2023-10-27 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Virginia Career Works – South Boston Center, 2506 HOUGTON AVE, SOUTH BOSTON, VA, 24592, United States
Make sure you don’t miss this exciting opportunity for Seniors over Fifty years of age! Entrepreneurship lets you pursue what you find fulfilling. This 2-hour Work for Yourself@50+ workshop will help you decide if the journey’s right for you and a box lunch will also be provided after the workshop concludes. Seating is limited and REGISTRATION is required, so see the attached flyer and call or email them today!
10-27 South Boston flyer FINAL VERSION

"Unlock Your Passions - Work for Yourself@50+" - Entrepreneurship Workshop
2023-10-26 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Virginia Career Works – Lake Country Center, 118 East Danville St., South Hill, VA, 23970, United States
Make sure you don’t miss this exciting opportunity for Seniors over Fifty years of age! Entrepreneurship lets you pursue what you find fulfilling. This 2-hour Work for Yourself@50+ workshop will help you decide if the journey’s right for you and a box dinner will also be provided after the workshop concludes. Seating is limited and REGISTRATION is required, so see the attached flyer and call or email them today!
10-26 South Hill flyer FINAL VERSION

Staffing Support Solutions - Hiring Event
2023-10-04 08:30 - 2023-10-18 16:30 UTC | Virginia Career Works – South Boston Center, 2506 HOUGTON AVE, SOUTH BOSTON, VA, 24592, United States
Staffing Support Solutions has immediate openings for General Labor positions at the new Crystal Hill Solar site. Compensation is $20 per hour and this is a full time + opportunity. Bring your construction skills and experience or learn on the job. Steel toed boots, construction vest and hard hat required.
Don’t hesitate come in and begin the application process at our center or you can visit their website at s3work.com (click “Clients” click “Looking for Work” select any of the Virginia Applications and complete. Upon completion, you must notify Jayson Lincoln by call or text at (919)-817-6744
Staffing Support Solutions Hiring Event 10-04-23

Gregory Construction "HIRING EVENT" at VCW-LCC
2023-09-28 09:00 - 15:00 UTC | Virginia Career Works – Lake Country Center, 118 East Danville St., South Hill, VA, 23970, United States
Jobseekers are you looking to join a growing construction company? Then make sure you attend this upcoming “HIRING EVENT”… Gregory Construction will be hosting this event in our center September 28, 2023 from 9:00am-3:00pm! Hiring wages range from $18-$30 per hour based on the job and your qulaifications. Bring your resume that day and meet with their company representatives to see if you might be their next new hire!

VCW-LCC Hiring Event for Gregory Construction 09-28-23

MOSS SOLAR - "Hiring Event"
2023-09-13 09:00 - 15:00 UTC | Virginia Career Works – South Boston Center, 2506 HOUGTON AVE, SOUTH BOSTON, VA, 24592, United States
MOSS SOLAR is looking for hard working people with a strong work ethic and positive attitude! Join their team and create the exceptional! If you’re interested in joining the Moss Solar team, come complete an application to get registered for their upcoming “Hiring Event“September 13, 2023 or head over to their “Career Page” for the address of an active site closest to you.

Foxhound- Job Fair Poster 09.13.2023

HALIFAX DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS HIRING EVENT
2023-09-12 09:00 - 13:00 UTC | Virginia Career Works – South Boston Center, 2506 HOUGTON AVE, SOUTH BOSTON, VA, 24592, United States
Job seekers make sure you come check out the opportunities with the VA Department of Corrections. Their recruiters will be here to assist with the interview process and to answer any questions you may have!

Halifax DOC Hiring Event 9-14-23

Harbor Freight Hiring Event
2023-09-07 08:30 - 16:30, 2023-09-06 08:30 - 16:30, 2023-09-05 08:30 - 16:30, 2023-08-31 08:30 - 16:30, 2023-08-30 08:30 - 16:30, 2023-08-29 08:30 - 16:30 UTC | Virginia Career Works – South Boston Center, 2506 HOUGTON AVE, SOUTH BOSTON, VA, 24592, United States
Harbor Freight is coming to South Boston, VA, so come discuss with their representatives what openings they have available and make a great first impression with them during this upcoming “Hiring Event”!

VCW-LCC Final Tuesday Workshop - "Digital Literacy - Essential Software Skills"
2023-08-29 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Virginia Career Works – Lake Country Center, 118 East Danville St., South Hill, VA, 23970, United States
Join us Tuesday August 29th for a workshop to learn the importance of digital literacy and how to utilize the most essential types of software needed!

VCW-KC Final Monday Workshop - "Interview Skills"
2023-08-28 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Virginia Career Works – Keysville Center, 200 Daniel Rd., Keysville, Virginia, 23947
Join us Monday August 28th for a workshop that will arm you with some basic Interview Skills that will help you stand out during the hiring process!

VCW-SBC Final Friday Workshop - "Interview Skills"
2023-08-25 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Virginia Career Works – South Boston Center, 2506 HOUGTON AVE, SOUTH BOSTON, VA, 24592, United States
Join us Friday August 25th for a workshop that will arm you with some basic Interview Skills that will help you stand out during the hiring process!

HALIFAX DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS HIRING EVENT
2023-08-16 09:00 - 13:00 UTC | Virginia Career Works – South Boston Center, 2506 HOUGTON AVE, SOUTH BOSTON, VA, 24592, United States
Job seekers make sure you come check out the opportunities with the VA Department of Corrections. Their recruiters will be here to assist with the interview process and to answer any questions you may have!

Halifax DOC Hiring Event 8-16-23

VCW-SBC FOURTH FRIDAYS WORKSHOP - "JOB SEARCH SKILLS"
2023-07-28 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Virginia Career Works – South Boston Center, 2506 HOUGTON AVE, SOUTH BOSTON, VA, 24592, United States
Join our partners here in the center for a workshop designed to hone your “Job Search” skills and make the most of your online searches. Take away some best practices and learn some of the most reliable sites on where to begin and continue your search!

VCW-LCC FINAL TUESDAYS WORKSHOP - "COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES"
2023-07-25 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Virginia Career Works – Lake Country Center, 118 East Danville St., South Hill, VA, 23970, United States
Join our partners here in the center for a workshop designed to develop effective “Communication Strategies” that will help you boost your professional image. Learn how these strategies will improve your productivity, help you resolve problems more effectively, and get the response you need from anyone you are dealing with!

VCW-KC FINAL MONDAY WORKSHOP - "JOB SEARCH SKILLS"
2023-07-24 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | Virginia Career Works – Keysville Center, 200 Daniel Rd., Keysville, Virginia, 23947

HIRING EVENT: First Line Transport
2023-07-12 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Virginia Career Works – South Boston Center, 2506 HOUGTON AVE, SOUTH BOSTON, VA, 24592, United States
Join us July 12. 2023 for this HIRING EVENT for First Line Transport. It will run from 10-2pm here at the center and representatives will be onsite to answer your questions!

Here is a little more information for those interested…
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Drivers Job Description

Leverage standard maps or the GPS to find short and safe routes to destinations. ● Drive assigned vehicles along predetermined routes, and guarantee the safety and well-being of all onboard.
Carry out pre-trip inspections on assigned vehicles to validate that they are in good working order.
Make vehicles ready for transport by ensuring that patients’ sitting and lying down areas are cleared.
Help medical staff members ensure patients get on board the van or transit, and also verify that they are properly strapped in.
Take instructions from dispatch teams concerning destinations and timelines, and make sure both are taken into account when making deliveries of transports.
Help members of the medical staff in unloading patients, samples, and documents in a safe manner.
Always give updates to dispatch units in terms of the status of deliveries and transports. ● Verify that assigned vehicles are properly parked in their assigned areas/spots at the end of the shift.
Carry out both preventative and regular maintenance on assigned vans. ● Provide supervisors with information on any issues or problems that may surface during regular vehicle checkups.
Education and Qualifications for Medical Transportation Drivers
Although every state has specific qualifications for medical transportation drivers, here are the most common education and experience requirements for medical transportation drivers in the United States.

Requirements:

Drivers are expected to hold a currently valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift, push, pull, and position patients. Should be able to lift up to 100 lbs. without assistance.
Exposure to a wide range of weather conditions.
Ability to carry out considerable reaching, stooping, and bending.
Hearing and vision abilities should be within the normal range to drive safely and to observe and communicate with patients.
