Resource & Employment Center

Services

The Center provides services to all residents of the County. Staff is available to assist individuals seeking employment, continuing education opportunities, job skill training and much more.

Surry County Resource and Employment Center building

Additional services include:

  • Assistance With Job Applications
  • Basic Computer Skills
  • Computer and Job Readiness Workshops
  • Conducting of Mock Interviews
  • Filing for Unemployment Insurance Benefits
  • General Equivalency Development or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) Preparation Classes
  • Resumé Assistance
  • Registration With Job Seeker Services Through the Virginia Employment
    Commission (VEC)
  • Virginia Workforce Connection Registration

Job Listings

Local and regional job listings are available at the Resource and Employment Center.

View available employment positions in Surry County Government.

Mission

The mission of the Surry County Resource and Employment Center is to empower individuals with resources to enhance their knowledge and technical skills to strengthen themselves, their families and the community.

Partnership with Stratford University

Surry County Workforce Development is a participating partner of the Stratford University Corporate Education Alliance (CEA) program which seeks to unlock human potential for corporate employees by providing associate’s, bachelor's, and master's degree opportunities across today’s in-demand fields of IT, Hospitality & Culinary Arts, Health Sciences, Nursing, and Business.

Learn more about Stratford University’s career focused program offerings to meet the needs of high demand industries.