Our Mission

The mission of Region 20 Adult & Continuing Education programs include helping those individuals ages 18 and above earn a High School Equivalency (HSE) by providing instruction in the areas of reading/language, math, science, and history; creating pathways towards post-secondary training and certification programs; exploring careers and citizenship principles; and improving technology and employability skills that will be
vital now and in the future.

Region 20 (southeastern Virginia) will offer HSE programs in the areas of Adult Basic Education (ABE), General Education Development (GED) and English Language Learners (ELL/ESOL) in the cities and counties of Chesapeake, Franklin City, Isle of Wight County, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach. 

Announcements and Upcoming Events

• HRVEC and VWC April Calendar

• Summer 2021 Gateway Academy.  Career Training Opportunities for residents with low incomes or criminal convictions.  See Flyer for Details.  April 9th is the cut off date for this program.  Please visit our website for information about eligibility https://www.norfolk.gov/4981/Gateway-Academy  
   

• FREE webinars offered by Bank On Financial Literacy as part of April “Financial Literacy Month” - See Flyer for Details.  
   

• TCC Job Skills Training Program Occupational skills training opportunity.   See Flyer for Details.  Students can register with Va Career Works to see if they qualify for WIOA Grant funding!   http://www.vcwhamptonroads.org/virginia-career-works-hampton-roads-2/
   

• 2021 Virtual Career Workshops Daily in English and Spanish - See Flyer for details
   

• Job Seeker Workshops.  Online Every Tuesday 2pm-3pm
  https://tinyurl.com/PWNWorkshops
  See Flyer for Details
   

• Veterans Transition Programs. Check out the flyer for details!
   

• Need A Ride To Work?  Check out these programs!​
   

• Women in Skilled Careers Program (WISC) is accepting applications HERE.  See flyer for details.  
  WISC is a Federal grant from the United States Department of Labor’s Women’s Bureau funded to provide the necessary skills and credentials to enter the ship repair industry in Hampton Roads.
   

• Check out our New Program:  The National External Diploma Program.  ​

  • Are you 18 years or older and unable to pass the official GED tests?  Need a diploma in a short period of time?  If so, you may want to take advantage of the National External Diploma Program (NEDP) option available within Region 20.

  • Click here for more information
     

• NextGen August Virtual Workshop calendar is attached.  Specifically targeted to 16-24, however, relevant and open to EVERYONE!​ See Flyer for details.

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• FREE Online Training!  Job Seekers, learn how to market yourself for employment with free online workshops!  See Flyer for details!
   

• Check out Virginia Beach’s GED Recognition Ceremony!  Congratulations to all graduates. Watch Here!

Job Postings

• Statewide Virtual Hiring Event - May 4th 1:00pm-4:00pm.  Register at https://bit.ly/32evUj2
   

• Workforce Wednesday - Virtual Hiring Event Series.  Wednesday, April 21st 10am-12pm.  See Flyer for detail.
   

• Orange County Virtual Hiring Event! April 30th 11am-12pm. See Flyer for Details.
   

• Considering a career in Early Childhood Education.  FREE one-week training! April 19-23, 2021 $200 BONUS if you stay employed at a center for at least 30 days!  See Flyer for Details
   

• Careers in Healthcare (Charlottesville)  - April 29th 1:00pm-3:00pm. Click here to register for this event.
   

• Care Advantage Inc. is hiring! Unlimited positions for Certified RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and PCAs. Visit the website at http://careadvantageinc.com
   

• Public Safety Data Services Assistant I - See Flyer for details.  Apply at http://www.vbgovcareers.com/
   

• Portsmouth Redevelopment and House Authority Job Announcements. 

  • Maintenance Mechanic Bulk Equipment Operator

  • Asst. Property Manager

  • Executive Assistant

  • Maintenance Mechanic (5 phttp://www.vbgovcareers.com/ositions)​
     

• G&W Awards by Allogram South is Hiring. Apply Today
   

• For Kids is accepting applications for a Healthcare Pathways Specialist.  Click HERE to Apply
   

• LLWVA Virtual Hiring Event for All of Virginia - See Flyer for Details
   

• YWCA - CEO Job Announcement.  - See Flyer for Details
   

• Wood PLC is Now Hiring for VA Based Solar Projects.  See Flyer for details and Application Information - Flyer
   

• AARP Job Seekers age 55 and older - See flyer for details.  
   

• Foundations Transitions Program - seeking out of school youth ages 18-24 interested in the health care field. See Flyer for details
   

• Virginia Career Works free Career Development Opportunities - See Flyer for details
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• Links to Job Postings

  • • Hampton Roads Jobs - Pilot Online

    • Hampton Roads Jobs - Indeed

    • USAJobs Postings - Virginia

Hampton Roads Workforce Council

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Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center

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Franklin Workforce Development Center

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Norfolk Workforce Development Center

Suffolk Workforce Development Center

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VA Employment Commission

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VA Department of Education Regional Programs

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VA Career Works - Norfolk 

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DARS - Va Dept. for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
 

STOP Inc. 

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VA Department of Social Services

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City of Portsmouth Dept. of Social Services

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GED® Testing Service

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Chesapeake Adult Education

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Franklin Adult Education

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Isle of Wight Adult Education

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Norfolk Adult Education

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Portsmouth Adult Education

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Southampton Adult Education

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Suffolk Adult Education

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Virginia Beach Adult
Learning Center