EEO Training and Resources

Required Training

All employees must complete:

MVP – Understanding EEO and Related Processes Training

• Available on the Commonwealth of Virginia Learning Center (COVLC)
• Covers EEO principles, complaint procedures, and employee rights
• Completion is mandatory for all employees

Agency EEO Officers are strongly encouraged to complete specialized training as an EEO Investigator:

• Provided by the EEOC Training Institute
• Focuses on investigative skills, handling complaints, and procedural compliance

Tip: Supervisors should track completion and ensure training is done within the required timeframe each year.

Additional Training Resources

EEOC Training Institute

• Specialized courses for EEO Officers and investigators
• Topics: complaint investigation, evidence review, procedural compliance
• Visit EEOC Training Institute

Commonwealth Virtual Learning Center (COVLC)

• Mandatory training for all employees: MVP – Understanding EEO and Related Processes
• Covers EEO principles, complaint procedures, and employee rights
• Access COVLC

Agency-Specific Training

• Internal workshops on diversity, harassment prevention, accessibility, and cultural competence
• Contact your Agency EEO Officer or HR office for details

OWE-Facilitated Trainings & Workshops

• OWE can provide customized trainings on:
  • EEO compliance and investigations
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
  • Accessibility and cultural competence

To request a training or workshop, use this form: Request Form

EEO Posters

• Agencies are expected to share and display EEO Posters throughout their workplaces where they can be easily accessed and viewed by employees and applicants.
• Posters include federal and state-required information on discrimination, retaliation, and complaint filing procedures.
• EEO posters are available for printing through Virginia Correctional Enterprises

Other Resources

Employees may also access guidance and information from external or complementary resources:

• Virginia Office of the Attorney General – Office of Civil Rights
• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
• Employment Dispute Resolution (EDR)

These resources provide additional information on employee rights, filing complaints, and compliance.