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Job Centers and Unemployment Offices in Virginia

Virginia's American Job Centers operate as Virginia Works / Virginia Workforce Centers. We list 33 offices with address, phone and hours (30 publish a weekly schedule). To file for unemployment, use the state website or call 1-866-832-2363. The maximum benefit is $478 a week for up to 26 weeks.

State system: Virginia Works / Virginia Workforce Centers · Agency: Virginia Employment Commission · Checked October 30, 2026

Find a Virginia Workforce Center office near you

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All 33 Virginia Workforce Center offices in Virginia

Virginia Works - Henrico – Cedar Fork

121 Cedar Fork Road

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Virginia Works - Bristol

300 Towne Center Drive Suite 40, Abingdon

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Virginia Works - Alexandria – Mark Center (Tuesdays only)

4850 Mark Center Drive Suite 600, Alexandria

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Virginia Works - Fairfax County

5520 Cherokee Ave Suite 100, Alexandria

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Virginia Works - Arlington County (Thursdays Only)

2100 Washington Boulevard First Floor, Arlington

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Virginia Works - Charlottesville

944 Glenwood Station Lane Suite 103, Charlottesville

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Virginia Works - Covington

106 North Maple Avenue, Covington

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Virginia Works - Culpeper

210 E. Stevens St., Culpeper

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Virginia Works - Danville

211 Nor Dan Drive Suite 1055, Danville

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Virginia Works - Emporia

321 Halifax Street, Emporia

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Virginia Works - Fredericksburg

10304 Spotsylvania Avenue Suite 100, Fredericksburg

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Virginia Works - Galax

1117 East Stuart Drive Suite 167, Galax

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Virginia Works - Hampton

600 College Drive, Hampton

Hours: call

Virginia Works - Harrisonburg

25 N Liberty St., Suite # 215 Harrisonburg Innovation Hub, Harrisonburg

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Virginia Works - Lynchburg

3125 Odd Fellows Road, Lynchburg

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Virginia Works - Martinsville

233 West Commonwealth Blvd., Martinsville

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Virginia Works - Eastern Shore

Eastern Shore Community College 29316 Lankford Hwy, Melfa

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Virginia Works - Norfolk

861 Glenrock Road Suite 100, Norfolk

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Virginia Works - Chesterfield – Turner Road

304 Turner Rd. Suite N, North Chesterfield

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Virginia Works - Portsmouth

4010-C Victory Blvd., Portsmouth

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Virginia Works - Prince George

4300 Crossings Blvd., Prince George

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Virginia Works - Radford

51 A West Main St., Radford

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Virginia Works - Richlands

501 Railroad Ave, Richlands

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Virginia Works - Richmond West

4914 Radford Avenue Suite 101, Richmond

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Virginia Works - Roanoke

707 South Jefferson Street, Roanoke

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Virginia Works - South Boston

2506 Houghton Avenue, South Boston

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Virginia Works - South Hill

111 E Danville Street, South Hill

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Virginia Works - Fishersville

1076 Jefferson Hwy, Staunton

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Virginia Works - Warsaw

487 Main Street, Warsaw

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Virginia Works - Winchester

609 Cedar Creek Grade Suite D, Winchester

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Virginia Works - Wise

251 Ridgeview Road, SW, Wise

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Virginia Works - Prince William County

13370 Minnieville Road, Woodbridge

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Virginia Works - Wytheville

1000 East Main Street Carroll Hall, WCC Campus - Rm 242, Wytheville

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Open or closed is calculated in Eastern Time.

How to file for unemployment in Virginia

  1. Online: go to the official claim site, vec.virginia.gov.
  2. By phone: 1-866-832-2363. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.
  3. In person: Virginia lists in-person unemployment help at some workforce centers.

Full guide: Virginia unemployment step by step · phone numbers and hours · weekly claims · appeals

Documents Virginia asks for

  • SSN; employers in the last 18 months with names, addresses, phones and dates; W-2s or pay stubs recommended
  • Out-of-state employers: mailing address, phone and dates; union name and number if it applies
  • Immigration record if not a citizen; official ID for ID.me
  • Account and routing number for direct deposit (otherwise a Virginia debit card)

Source: vec.virginia.gov, checked October 30, 2026. Lists can be partial; follow the instructions in your claim.

Two work search contacts a week, a record kept, and registration in Virginia Workforce Connection within ten days.

Source: vec.virginia.gov.

Virginia unemployment benefit amounts

All states
Maximum weekly benefit$478Base amount
Maximum weeks26Range in the table: 12-26

Maximum from the U.S. DOL table effective July 2026. Weeks from the same federal table. Your amount depends on your past wages; the state calculates it when you file.

Cities with several Virginia Workforce Center offices

Guides

Virginia unemployment and job center questions

How do I file for unemployment in Virginia?

File online on the Virginia Employment Commission website or by phone at 1-866-832-2363 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM). Have your Social Security number and recent employer details ready.

Can I go to a job center in Virginia to file for unemployment?

Virginia lists in-person unemployment help at some workforce centers.

What is the maximum unemployment benefit in Virginia?

$478 a week, for up to 26 weeks (the table range is 12-26 weeks). Source: U.S. Department of Labor table effective July 2026.

How many job searches do I need each week in Virginia?

Two work search contacts a week, a record kept, and registration in Virginia Workforce Connection within ten days.

How many job centers are there in Virginia?

We list 33 Virginia Workforce Center offices verified against official sources.

Other states

Sources

State system name: virginiaworks.gov, checked October 30, 2026.

Agency: dol.gov, checked October 30, 2026.

Claim website: dol.gov, checked October 30, 2026.

Claims phone: dol.gov, checked October 30, 2026.

In-person policy: vec.virginia.gov, checked October 30, 2026.

Weekly maximum: oui.doleta.gov (dated July 2026), checked October 30, 2026.

Maximum weeks: oui.doleta.gov (dated July 2026), checked October 30, 2026.