Staunton VA Unemployment Career Center Office
Workforce Development Center – Staunton VA
| 1076 Jefferson Hwy Staunton, VA 24401 Map on Google / Bing Phone: (540) 332-7750 Fax: (540) 332-7764 Hours of Operation 9AM-noon, 1PM -4PM. Mon, Tues Thurs and Friday. Wednesdays from 9:30AM-noon, 1-4pm | SERVICES: Virtual Career Fair Employment and training services Unemployment Insurance assistance Job Service Registration Job Fairs job referral, job training Job placement assistance |
Staunton VA Unemployment Career Center Office provide individuals seeking employment all the latest tools to find and keep that special job. Employers will find assistance in recruiting new employees including a national job listing network, applicant screening, and space in the centers to conduct testing and employment interviews.
How do I qualify for UI benefits in Virginia?
You can file a claim for Virginia UI Benefits if:
- You worked in Virginia during the last 18 months.
- You worked as a federal worker overseas and currently live in Virginia.
- You worked as a federal worker in another state and worked in Virginia for at least one day after your federal employment and currently reside in Virginia.
- You were in the military, and you live in Virginia at the time of your filing.
What information do I need to file my Unemployment Insurance benefit claim in VA.
To file your VA UI benefit claim you will need:
- Your Social Security Number
- The Name(s), Address(es), telephone number(s), and dates of employment within the last 18 months
- FOR Union Workers, a local union hall, name and union number
- For Non-US Citizen, your Alien Registration number
- Your method of payment: VA Debit Card or Direct Deposit.
- For Direct Deposit you your bank Routing number and Account number
How do I apply for VA Unemployment Insurance benefits?
You can Apply Now Online:
To Apply by Phone:
- Call the Customer Contact Center at 1-866-832-2363, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday –Friday.
- To communicate by TTY call Virginia Relay Center by dialing 711 or 800-828-1140
What is the Maximum UI benefits I can get in VA?
- The maximum weekly UI benefits you can receive in VA is $378.
- You may receive benefits for a maximum of 26 weeks.
What help can I get to find a job while on Virginia UI benefits?
Virginia Employment Commission has many local Workforce Development Center that provides services such as:
- Virtual Career Fairs
- Employment and training services
- Unemployment Insurance assistance service
- Register for Job Services
- Job Fairs, job referral and job training
- Job placement assistance
- Veteran & Military Spouse Virtual Career Fair
- Job Referrals for Seniors
- Military Job Fairs
How do I contact Virginia Employment Commission?
General Inquiry: 866-832-2363
8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday – Friday (closed Saturday, Sunday and state holidays)
For TTY Callers: Virginia Relay, call 711 or 800-828-1140
Virginia Employment Commission Central Office
6606 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23230
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 26441
Richmond, VA 23261-644