Career and Training
In concert with Governor Youngkin’s mission to consolidate Virginia’s workforce programs, the First Lady is committed to highlighting resources to help Virginia’s Women+girls thrive in the workforce. These resources are a collection of government and free programs as well as nonprofits that strengthen educational opportunities for youth and opportunities for Women+girls to further their careers.
Workforce Resources
- Virginia Small Business Financing Authority – The Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity
- SWaM Certification – The Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity (virginia.gov)
- Senate and House Page Programs (virginiageneralassembly.gov)
- 2024 Governor's Fellows Program - Governor's Fellows Program - 2024 (virginia.gov)
- Job Seekers - Virginia Career Works
- Welcome to Startup Virginia - Startup Virginia
- Parent Resources
- VDOLI Apprentices Program
- Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation
- Virginia Preservation Academy
- Virginia Health Workforce Development Authority
- VA Ready – Reskill for in-demand jobs
- FastForward Credentials
- Primis Works for Single Mothers
- VACU Financial Success for Women Series
- State of Virginia Re-entry Councils District Resource & Contact List
- Volunteering - Virginia Department of Corrections
News and Initiatives
Governor Glenn Youngkin, First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin, and the Virginia Council on Women today announced the 13th Annual Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics, and Healthcare essay contest and encourage female high school students to enter.
Governor Glenn Youngkin today signed House Bill 2195 and Senate Bill 1470 to create the Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement, that will create, sustain, and retain a highly skilled workforce.

Summary brochure for probationers and justice-involved individuals to get assistance.
Download, print and share! Re-entry Council Services.