Virginia MN Unemployment Career Center Office

CareerForce in Virginia
Address
820 North 9th Street Suite 250
Virginia, MN 55792
Phone: Main 218-735-3740
Email: careerforce.virginia@state.mn.us
Employment readiness assessment
Training program finder
Compare skills and interest assessment
Skills assessment
Jobs in demand now

The Virginia MN Unemployment Career Center Office is a local branch of the Minnesota Department of Labor that provides services to job seekers and employers in the area. The office is located at 820 9th St N, Virginia, MN, 55792. The phone number is (218) 735-3740. The office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Some of the programs and services offered by the office include:

  • Employment readiness assessment
  • Training program finder
  • Compare skills and interest assessment
  • Skills assessment
  • Jobs in demand now
  • Workforce strategy solutions
  • Hiring tax incentives
  • Help hiring foreign workers
  • Help before, during and after layoffs

You can also visit their website¹ for more information and online tools.

The unemployment rate in Virginia is 7.3%, which is higher than the county average of 4.9%. The unemployment rate varies by age and educational attainment. For example, the unemployment rate for people aged 20-24 is 0.0%, while the unemployment rate for people with a bachelor’s degree or higher is 1.2%.

How can I apply for MN unemployment insurance benefits?

You can apply for your UI Benefits online or by phone:

  • Apply for benefits Online at www.uimn.org
  • Apply By phone by calling
    • Twin Cities area: 651-296-3644
    • Greater Minnesota: 1-877-898-9090 (Toll Free)
    • TTY (for the deaf and hard of hearing): 1-866-814-1252

Self-Service System available online or by phone Sunday – Friday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m

What are the qualifying requirements for getting MN unemployment insurance benefits?

To qualify for MN UI benefits you must be:

  • Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Have sufficient earnings in your base period
  • Be unemployed, or working reduced hours, through no fault of your own
  • Actively seeking suitable employment each week
  • Be able and willing to begin suitable work when offered.

What is the Maximum UI benefit I can get In Minnesota?

  • The maximum UI benefit you can get in MN is $740 per week; depending on how much you made while previously working.
  • Minnesota law limits most UI benefit applicants to 26 weeks of benefits.

What do I need to do when I return to work while getting UI benefits in MN?

  • Stop requesting benefit payments if you are hired full time
  • If you start work in the middle of a week, report your hours and earnings for the week.
  • Keep your password and unemployment debit card safe in case you need to start requesting benefits again.
  • Keep the address on your account up-to-date for at least four years if you get audited.

What help can I get finding a job while getting MN UI Benefits?

MN CareerForce will assist you with:

  • Staying connected to work after an illness or injury
  • Help before, during and after layoffs
  • Getting on a rewarding path to career success
  • Veterans Employment Services
  • Vocational Rehabilitation Services and Programs
  • Help Jump-starting your first or next career
  • Increase your talent connection support
  • Widen your career support circle

How do I contact Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development?

Contact Us

Twin Cities area: 651-296-3644
Greater Minnesota: 1-877-898-9090
Teletypewriter (TTY) users: 1-866-814-1252

Customer service Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except on holidays.

Mailing address and fax

UI Customer Service
P.O. Box 4629
St. Paul, MN 55101-4629
Fax: 651-205-4007

Appeals

Questions about your appeal – call 651-296-3745
(no appeals are accepted by phone – File an Appeal)

TTY-Teletypewriter for the deaf and hard of hearing: 1-866-814-1252

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