A well-functioning workforce development system leverages community assets to improve regional prosperity. Business; education; economic development; government; labor; community-based organizations; faith-based entities; non-profits; and other organizations must all contribute to human capital development for Hampton Roads to reach its potential. Virginia Career Works has many strategic partners that contribute to the regional workforce development system.

Chamber Of Commerce
Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce
Serving the cities of Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth Suffolk & Virginia Beach.
Franklin Southampton Chamber of Commerce
Serving the cities of Franklin and the county of Southampton.
Isle of Wight/Windsor/Smithfield Chamber of Commerce
Serving the cities of Franklin and the county of Southampton.

Economic Development Organizations
Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance
City of Chesapeake
City of Franklin
Isle of Wight County
City of Norfolk
City of Portsmouth
Southampton County
City of Suffolk
City of Virginia Beach
Virginia Employment Commission

Community Colleges
Tidewater Community College (TCC)
Paul D. Camp Community College

Colleges and Universities
Old Dominion University
Norfolk State University
Regent University
Virginia Wesleyan College

Redevelopment and Housing Authorities
City of Chesapeake
City of Franklin
City of Norfolk
City of Portsmouth
City of Suffolk

Department of Social and Human Services
City of Chesapeake
City of Franklin
Isle of Wight County
City of Norfolk
City of Portsmouth
Southampton County
City of Suffolk
City of Virginia Beach

Community Based Organizations
The Stop Organization
Urban League of hampton Roads

Public School Systems
City of Chesapeake
City of Franklin
Isle of Wight County
City of Norfolk
City of Portsmouth
Southampton County
City of Suffolk
City of Virginia Beach

Older Worker Programs
AARP
Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia

Others
Department of Rehabilitative Services
Department for the Blind and Vision Imapired
Eggleston Services
Job Corps
Chamber Of Commerce
Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce
Serving the cities of Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth Suffolk & Virginia Beach.
Franklin Southampton Chamber of Commerce
Serving the cities of Franklin and the county of Southampton.
Isle of Wight/Windsor/Smithfield Chamber of Commerce
Serving the cities of Franklin and the county of Southampton.
Community Colleges
Colleges & Universities
Redevelopment & Housing Authorities
Department of Social & Human Services
Community Based Organizations
Older Worker Programs