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A Guide to Local Workforce Centers in Hampton Roads, VA

Level up with these training and placement programs around the region.
By Kevin Litwin on May 28, 2026
Houses and Riverfront of the Elizabeth River in Portsmouth, Virginia during dawn with magenta, purple, and pink clouds. Portsmouth, VA is part of the Virginia Beach / Hampton Roads metropolitan area.
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The workforce centers in Hampton Roads, VA, provide you with the tools to advance your career.

Ready to advance your career? Hampton Roads, VA, offers several training and placement programs to help you level up, starting with these local workforce centers:

1. New Horizons Regional Education Centers

New Horizons Regional Education Centers in Hampton, Newport News and Williamsburg provide training in industries such as cybersecurity, health care and STEM sciences, with many courses also available to area high school seniors.

2. Veterans Employment Center

The Veterans Employment Centers in Newport News and Norfolk connect the military community to education opportunities by providing resources to transitioning service members, student veterans and military spouses.

3. Virginia Career Works – Hampton Center

The Virginia Career Works – Hampton Center is a comprehensive workforce development hub in Hampton that provides job seekers with free access to employment resources, including résumé assistance, career counseling and federally funded training services.

A map of the Hampton Roads region
Hampton Roads offers several training and placement programs to help you level up.

4. Virginia Employment Commission

The Virginia Employment Commission in Hampton operates as part of the Virginia Career Works center to provide job seeker services and employer resources.

5. Virginia Peninsula Community College

Virginia Peninsula Community College in Hampton houses the Peninsula Workforce Development Center, which provides specialized vocational training, professional certifications and employment resources to bridge the gap between workforce and industry.

6. Opportunity Inc. One-Stop Workforce Center

Opportunity Inc. One-Stop Workforce Center in Norfolk is a resource hub that provides career services, training opportunities and employment assistance to job seekers while offering recruitment and workforce solutions for local businesses.

7. NextGen Regional Internship Program

The NextGen Regional Internship Program in Norfolk is a nine-week paid summer internship for Hampton Roads residents ages 16 to 21 that provides valuable experience in a variety of industries.

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