Ensuring a safer community through reduced recidivism and community involvement.
Education and Employment Sub -Committee
Mission Statement:
The ability to gain and maintain employment is an integral part of an ex-offenders successful reentry. The Education and Employment Committee offers a comprehensive plan that will allow for the successful reintegration of ex-offenders into the Northern Shenandoah Valley communities by:
Gainful Employment
Vocational School
On-the-Job Training
Classroom Training
Goals:
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Creating a coordinated network of employers willing to give ex-offenders a second chance
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Design employment and retention services to meet both the needs of the ex-offender as well as the employer
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Utilizing various funding sources to provide on-the-job training, occupational skills training, as well as meet other assessed needs
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Increase chance of personal and professional success resulting in self-sufficiency
Local resources to further your education:
Winchester Area Literacy Volunteers
Offers programs for adults who want to write, read, speak and understand English.
301 N. Cameron Street, Suite 102
Winchester, VA 22601
Map & Directions
(540) 536-1648
Give us a call if you need help with:
Reading, Writing, Math, Speaking English, Computers, Citizenship
Lord Fairfax Adult Education
Northern Shenandoah Valley Adult Education offers free classes throughout the region. Classes help adults develop math, reading, and writing skills for employment, career advancement, and post-secondary education. Earn vouchers for free testing and let our Transition Coach help you move on to a brighter future. Please call us at 540-869-0748 to check class availability.
Classes are free!
Please call us at 1-800-435-5945 if you have any questions.
Lord Fairfax Workforce Solututions
Lord Fairfax Community College Workforce Solutions specializes in programs that develop and enhance workplace skills for individuals and organizations.
We offer top-quality courses online and in person on hundreds of subjects taught by expert trainers at each of our campuses in Middletown and Warrenton, Virginia. We also customize courses to meet your organization’s needs–be it a half-day workshop or a multi-week professional development, certification, or apprenticeship program.
Whether you’re looking to improve your current career skill set, sharpen your skills in your quest for a new job, or develop custom training programs for your staff, let LFCC Workforce Solutions be a partner in your success.
On-line tools to advance your job search:
Virginia Workforce Connection- www.vawc.virginia.gov
Indeed.com (Online job Board)
Valley Workforce Center (Workforce Investment Act program)
Virginia Divison of Rehabilitative Services
