When we think about the economic vitality of our region, job creation is often top of mind. How do we attract more businesses? How do we drive job growth? However, it’s high time we pull from the low-hanging fruit: training…
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Applicants needed for free trade skills program
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – A local skilled trades program is looking for applicants. The “Connecting Opportunities” program is getting ready to start up its first two cohorts to teach trade skills for in-demand construction and maritime trades such as welding,…
‘Connecting Opportunities’ aims to help students get trained in trade programs
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Hampton Roads Workforce Council and Elizabeth River Crossing have recently teamed up to launch the “Connecting Opportunities” program. Through Connecting Opportunities, 30 students per year will receive funding to complete trade programs through Tidewater Community College’s…
New program teaches underrepresented women trade skills
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Inside Tidewater Community College’s Center for Workforce Training, a group of women is getting a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn skills many never thought they’d never get the chance to learn. Campbell says she tried welding in…
Hampton Roads Workforce Council Hosts U.S. Secretary of Labor Scalia at Virginia Career Works – Norfolk Center
Secretary Scalia Joins Congressman Bobby Scott on tour of American Job Center & Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center Norfolk, VA — February 3, 2020 — The Hampton Roads Workforce Council today announced that U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia visited…
Real progress reported in efforts to put veterans to work
Workforce development initiatives that lack a thoughtful plan on how to support transitioning service members seeking employment is a threat to the economic vitality of our region. With as many as 13,000 veterans transitioning out of the military each year,…
Jobs and awards announced for Hampton Roads’ combined workforce boards
A new jobs initiative and workforce development awards were announced at the Southeastern Virginia Regional Workforce Collaborative’s first joint annual meeting Oct. 2. The collaborative is a partnership between the Hampton Roads Workforce Council and the Greater Peninsula Workforce Board.…
Christina Brooks, 35, senior director, youth services, Hampton Roads Workforce Council | 2019 Top 40 Under 40
At work: I am the senior director of youth services at the Hampton Roads Workforce Council where I oversee the development of regionally-focused innovative workforce development programming for over 5,000 youth per year. Home and family: Originally from North Carolina, I live…
Workforce Development Programs Host Joint Meeting & Awards
The Hampton Roads Workforce Council in partnership with the Greater Peninsula Workforce Board hosted the Inaugural Joint Annual Meeting and Workforce Innovation Awards on Oct. 2 at the Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel. The Meeting and Awards highlighted workforce development programs, services and accomplishments over…
The Inaugural Joint Annual Meeting & Workforce Innovation Awards
Norfolk, VA — October 2, 2019 —The Hampton Roads Workforce Council in partnership with the Greater Peninsula Workforce Board today hosted the Inaugural Joint Annual Meeting and Workforce Innovation Awards, which highlighted workforce development programs, services, and accomplishments over the…