Virginia Initiative for Education and Work (VIEW)

What is VIEW?

The VIEW program provides employment, education, and training opportunities to help individuals and families move toward economic independence. VIEW is designed to support Virginians living in poverty by building skills, removing barriers to employment, and encouraging long-term self-sufficiency.

Program Goals

The goals of the VIEW program are to help participants:

• Achieve economic independence by removing barriers and disincentives to work and providing incentives for employment
• Develop work skills needed for long-term self-sufficiency
• Enable families to contribute meaningfully to their own financial stability
• Clearly define the responsibilities and expectations of individuals receiving public assistance
• Gain real-world work experience through employment, education, and training opportunities

VIEW emphasizes personal responsibility while offering the support and resources needed to succeed in the workforce.

Participation Requirements

Participation in the VIEW program is required for individuals receiving:

• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and
• TANF – Unemployed Parent (TANF-UP) benefits

Participation is a condition of eligibility unless an individual qualifies for an exemption.

The TANF-UP program is specifically designed to assist families with two able-bodied parents, helping them prepare for and maintain employment while supporting their household.

VIEW Provides and Enables Services Such As:

Job Skills:

• On the Job Training
• Assistance to Enroll in Training Programs
• Work Excellence

Supportive Services:

allow us to help with:

• Bill payments
• Work Attire/Equipment
• Transportation