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Stevens Street, Suite 200 Culpeper, VA 22701  \nMOBILE CENTERS  \nFluvanna, Louisa and Nelson counties: (434) 529-6828 Madison County: (540) 212-4570  \nOrange County: (540) 212-4570, option 3  \nTuesdays: Orange County Main Library,9:30 AM-4:00 PM Wednesdays: Gordonsville Public Library,9:30 AM-4:00 PM Thursdays: Wilderness Branch Library,9:30 AM-4:00 PM  \nConnect with VCW Piedmont Online:  \nRESOURCE GUIDE FOR CAREER SEEKERS |  \nWORKFORCE CAREER CENTERS  \nEach Workforce Center offers:  RETURN TO TABLE OF CONTENTS  \n• Computers, internet access, one-on-one assistance  \n• Résumé and cover letter writing assistance  \n• Referrals, applications, and contacts for local employers  \n• Labor market information  \n• Job search workshops and training  \n• Unemployment Insurance claims and filing  \n• Assessments and referrals to training  \n• FastForward and Pell Grant information  \nJob Seeker Tools  \nWorkforce Centers provide tools to support your job search Including:  \n• Skill assessments  \n• Typing tests  \n• Career expos  \n• Soft skills training  \n• Veteran and disability resources  \nSTRATEGIES TO HELP JOB SEEKERS  \nLearn more about yourself.  \nWhat type of job do you want? 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