Employment and Career Help

Remote users will need their valid Culpeper County Library card number
for some of these resources.

New State Unemployment Resources

Virginia Career Works Referral Portal - A statewide platform designed to streamline intake processes across state agencies and connect individuals with training, certification, education, and employment services to help them find a job or advance a career path.

Virginia Career Works Dashboard - An innovative data visualization tool that makes information about Virginia’s labor market and workforce system more accessible to workers, businesses, and policymakers.

 

Career Aids

Brainfuse JobNow - an all-in-one suite of services designed for a wide range of career needs: whether it’s tackling a resume, writing a cover letter, developing additional skills, or adjusting to a new career. JobNow services include expert coaching and self-study tools to empower users. Users may access live, on-demand assistance from expert Job Coaches for assistance with interview preparation, resume creation, or job searching. With JobNow, users communicate in real time in our online whiteboard by typing, drawing, and marking-up lessons and web content. Plus, users can use our secure file sharing feature in the writing lab to submit career documents to our Job Coaches any time of the day. The Brainfuse full-service test center offers practice tests for all levels in math, reading, and writing as well as college preparatory tests - including the SAT.

 

Brainfuse VetNow - an all-in-one suite of services designed for a wide range of veteran needs: whether it’s updating a resume for civilian life, navigating the VA system, or seeking local resources and support for veterans and their families. VetNow services include expert coaching and self-study tools to empower users. Users may access live, on-demand assistance from expert Job Coaches or Veteran Navigators. With VetNow, users communicate in real time in our online whiteboard by typing, drawing, and marking-up lessons and web content. Plus, users can use our secure file sharing feature in the resume lab to submit career documents to our Job Coaches any time of the day. The Brainfuse full-service test center offers practice tests for all levels in math, reading, and writing as well as college preparatory tests - including the SAT.

Peterson's Test Prep - Search thousands of college and graduate schools, identify scholarships, take practice tests, and use test prep eBooks.

Accel5 - Sharpen your skills and keep current with powerful insights from the best minds in business. Currently, there are two ways to access Accel5 - 1. through the Library of Virginia login listed below; or 2. create your own account that will allow you to keep your place in publications, and track what you need.

       Username: libraryva@accel5.com
       Password: V1rgin1a

 

The Culpeper Career Resource Center, in the town of Culpeper, Culpeper County, Virginia, is a community resource serving workers looking for employment and employers seeking employees throughout the five county area: Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock counties.

Education 

Universal Class brings libraries lifelong learning courses in over 30 subject areas, many of which offer continuing education units (CEUs).

Pronunciator offers 80 of the most popular languages in the world, covering 95% of the world’s population, and in 50 languages. Users do not necessarily need to speak English. For example, a Spanish speaker can learn Chinese – in Spanish. Users have access to rich content with various levels of difficulty ranging from “child friendly” to “university level”. Free apps available for iOS and Android on iTunes and Google Play.

Transparent Language - Language learners can build vocabulary, practice skills, and maintain what they have learned with Transparent Language Online, available anytime, anywhere in 110+ languages.

Other Job Resources

A to Z Databases provides reference and marketing information to over 30 million business profiles and 220 million residents. More than just a simple phone book directory, this database can be used to not only find friends and relatives but also to create mailing lists, search for sales leads, market research, employment opportunities. Updated biweekly, information can be emailed, printed or downloaded. Download app for iOS devices at the iTunes store.

Virginia Employment Commission - see lists of open employment positions, information about and apply for unemployment compensation, see calendar of job fairs.  Look at career resources and publications.

Commonwealth of Virginia government jobs and other helpful resources.

USA Jobs - Look and apply for open federal government jobs.  Resume's can be uploaded to the site after creating an account.