Welcome to
VT Work/Life Resources!
Work-Life balance means different things to each of us, but its overreaching goal is a welcoming and supportive community for the diverse group of people who work and study at Virginia Tech. A comfortable balance between work life and personal life allows employees to contribute their best efforts to University academic and diversity goals.
NEW! 2008 summer program info
for kids in the New River Valley.
Serving Virginia Tech Faculty and Staff
- Child care options including full-time, part-time and temporary care
- Referrals and advice on the care of elderly relatives
- The VT lactation facilities program
- The VT Employee Resource Center - links to services throughout the university
- Working Mother Support Group/ Brown Bag Lunch - cdennis@vt.edu
- Work-Life grants for expectant graduate assistants
- Dual Career Assistance Program (DCAP)
- Resources for prospective faculty
- Resources for faculty work/life balance
- Community connections including education, health care, and recreation.
Whether you are new to Virginia Tech, have been part of our university for a while, or are considering a move to Blacksburg, we invite you to look over our website, or to contact us directly for more information. (540-231-3213 or cajacobs@vt.edu) .
Check out the links under "Living in Blacksburg" and "An Inclusive Community" to see what makes our town a special place.
Work-Life Resources provides a variety of information and programs to assist in this healthy integration of work and personal life. Collaboration with other University divisions is an additional component of our mission, allowing for increased visibility and utilization of our services, as well as accommodation to change needs in the employee population.
Useful Links
Are you a Virginia Tech employee who doesn't work in Blacksburg?
Click here for info about care for children or the elderly/disabled around the state.
Generations X and Y
How Understanding the Newest Members of the Workforce can Benefit Managers at VT. A Summary by Aaron Herbert, Business Intern, Spring 2007.
Contact Us
Virginia Tech
Work/Life Resources
Southgate Center (0537) Suite 148
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Phone: (540) 231-3213
Fax: (540) 231-6479
TTY: (540) 231-7227
Email: worklife@vt.edu