Panel members discuss labor shortages and retaining talent at the “Understanding Hampton Roads” forum in Chesapeake on Tuesday. The panel members from left to right: Casey Roberts, executive director of New Horizons Regional Education Centers; Daniel Lufkin, president of Paul…
PDCCC warehouse, distribution training facility opens FRANKLIN Over two years ago, Paul D. Camp Community College President Dr. Dan Lufkin and The Tidewater News Publisher Tony Clark had a conversation that became more than just talk. Their words — their…
So why is the Hampton Roads Community Foundation involved in workforce development? Shortly after my arrival as president and CEO in 2012, the foundation launched a community leadership initiative focused on regional economic competitiveness. The impetus was our growing concern…
Hampton Roads employers face a labor shortage unlike the region has seen in decades. Without better educational and career development programs, the region may not be able to attract or retain key businesses, thereby affecting the entire local economy. A…
A new six-month study of the workforce gap and talent alignment strategy for Hampton Roads will be released at a free forum next week. The Hampton Roads Community Foundation and Hampton Roads Workforce Council are hosting an “Understanding Hampton Roads”…
Efforts to strengthen the next generation workforce and create a more vibrant, diverse regional economy have been at the forefront of discussions among workforce development stakeholders — particularly as we face an unprecedented labor shortage. The business community’s need for…
Hampton Roads’ two workforce development boards are becoming a lot closer. The Hampton Roads Workforce Council and the Greater Peninsula Workforce Board are in the midst of a new collaborative effort, meeting together and connecting job seekers with employers. Additionally,…
Awards and honors Erin Bonilla, owner of Bonilla Pet Photography, won the following awards at the Virginia Professional Photographers Association annual convention at the Newport News Marriott at City Center in February: Top 10 Photographer, a statewide award based on the highest…
An upcoming Hampton Roads job fair could not only help young job seekers find a position, but aid area employers struggling to hire qualified workers as well. The Hampton Roads Workforce Council will be hosting the NextGen Opportunity Fair on…
Last September, Opportunity Inc. was rebranded as Hampton Roads Workforce Council, a name that would serve as an indicator of the organization’s immense impact on the region’s economy. “As the organization has continued to evolve and workforce development has become…