Employment & Workforce
Find job-search support, workforce programs, vocational rehabilitation, employer services, business-development resources, investment assistance, and economic-development services serving Emporia, Greensville County, and the surrounding region.
Employment & Workforce Resources
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Virginia Works – Emporia
Employment & WorkforceLocal workforce office connecting job seekers and employers to employment, training, and labor-market services.
Virginia DARS – Division of Rehabilitative Services, Petersburg Office
Employment & WorkforceRegional vocational-rehabilitation office serving eligible Emporia and Greensville residents with disabilities.
City of Emporia Community and Economic Development
Employment & WorkforceCity department supporting investment, business development, job creation, and community economic opportunity.
Greensville County Economic Development
Employment & WorkforceCounty economic-development office supporting business recruitment, expansion, industrial development, and job growth.
Employment & Workforce Service Area
These resources serve workers, job seekers, employers, businesses, entrepreneurs, investors, and residents across Emporia, Greensville County, and the surrounding workforce region.
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Virginia Works – Emporia
Local workforce office connecting job seekers and employers to employment, training, and labor-market services.
Contact & Location
Address:
321 Halifax Street, Emporia, VA 23847
Phone: 434-637-5233
Contact: Use official office contact options.
Hours:
Monday–Friday, 9:30 AM–4:00 PM
Closed 11:30 AM–12:30 PM for lunch
Services & Resources
- Job-search assistance
- Employer services
- Job postings and referrals
- Workforce-program connections
- Veteran career support
- Unemployment-insurance guidance
Who Can Use This Resource
Population Served:
Job seekers, workers, veterans, and employers.
Eligibility:
Varies by workforce program.
Cost & Access
Cost/Fee:
Most core workforce services are no cost.
Referral/Appointment:
Walk-in or appointment depending on service.
Service Area
Emporia, Greensville County, and surrounding workforce region.
Access & Language
Contact office for accommodations.
Ask office about interpretation assistance.
Virginia DARS – Division of Rehabilitative Services, Petersburg Office
Regional vocational-rehabilitation office serving eligible Emporia and Greensville residents with disabilities.
Contact & Location
Address:
2795 South Crater Road, Suite 1,
Petersburg, VA 23805
Phone: 804-863-1625
Email:
Referrals.Petersburg@dars.virginia.gov
Hours:
Call for current office hours.
Services & Resources
- Vocational rehabilitation
- Employment planning
- Job preparation
- Job-placement support
- Workplace-accommodation support
- Disability-related employment services
Who Can Use This Resource
Population Served:
People with disabilities seeking employment independence.
Eligibility:
Vocational-rehabilitation eligibility determination required.
Cost & Access
Cost/Fee:
Eligible vocational-rehabilitation services
follow DARS policy.
Referral/Appointment:
Self-referral or partner referral.
Service Area
Includes Emporia and Greensville County as a regional provider.
Access & Language
Disability-access services are central to the program.
Ask office about interpretation assistance.
City of Emporia Community and Economic Development
City department supporting investment, business development, job creation, and community economic opportunity.
Contact & Location
Address:
201 South Main Street, Emporia, VA 23847
Phone: 434-634-5056
Contact:
Contact department through official city directory.
Hours:
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Services & Resources
- Business-development information
- Investment and site assistance
- Economic incentives
- Development coordination
- Business-resource referrals
- Community-development initiatives
Who Can Use This Resource
Population Served:
Businesses, investors, entrepreneurs, and residents.
Eligibility:
Varies by program or incentive.
Cost & Access
Cost/Fee:
Public information generally no cost.
Referral/Appointment:
Direct contact.
Service Area
City of Emporia.
Access & Language
City Hall accessibility applies.
Contact the city for language-access needs.
Greensville County Economic Development
County economic-development office supporting business recruitment, expansion, industrial development, and job growth.
Contact & Location
Address:
1781 Greensville County Circle,
Emporia, VA 23847
Phone: 434-348-4205
Email:
nslate@greensvillecountyva.gov
Hours:
Monday–Friday; verify current office hours.
Services & Resources
- Business recruitment
- Expansion assistance
- Site and building information
- Regional development coordination
- Workforce connections
- Economic-development referrals
Who Can Use This Resource
Population Served:
Businesses, employers, investors, and entrepreneurs.
Eligibility:
Project-specific.
Cost & Access
Cost/Fee:
Public information generally no cost.
Referral/Appointment:
Direct contact.
Service Area
Greensville County.
Access & Language
County Government Building accessibility applies.
Contact the county for language-access needs.
