The portal gives businesses access to veterans who are skilled in manufacturing, information technology, cybersecurity, health care, and other fields. NORFOLK, Va. — A new portal, Veterans Career Compass, will allow Hampton Roads businesses to connect with skilled veterans seeking…
By Sandra J. Pennecke sandra.pennecke@insidebiz.com Unemployment and underemployment are two problems that military spouses often have to contend with as they support their significant other’s career. According to a report by the U.S. Chamber Foundation, 16 percent of military spouses…
Opportunity Inc., the Hampton Roads Workforce Development Board, hosted its 2018 Annual Meeting and Workforce Innovation Awards on Sept. 26 at Westin Virginia Beach Town Center. The event highlighted the organization’s workforce and development programs, services and accomplishments over the…
By Trevor Metcalfe trevor.metcalfe@insidebiz.com Opportunity Inc., the Hampton Roads workforce development board, unveiled both a new name and a new regional initiative at its annual meeting Sept. 26. The board is now called the Hampton Roads Workforce Council. The rebranding…
Gov. Ralph Northam signed legislation on June 25 making the Virginia’s Military Medics and Corpsmen program permanent. The program was previously a pilot initiative administered by the Department of Veterans Services. It provides training and assistance to former military medics…
Opportunity Inc. hosted the Ukraine Delegation For Working With Veterans and Norfolk City Sister Association on Friday, April 20. Staff provided a tour of the new Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center — sharing insight on how the organization helps Veterans,…
Ten years. Thirty years. Thirty-seven years. Many longtime Farm Fresh workers – and at least one Toys R Us employee – had never been to a job fair before, let alone expected to be at one at their age: 55-plus.…
News Channel 3 | April 16, 2018 NORFOLK, Va. – Are you interested in a career in healthcare? Opportunity Inc. and the Youth Career Center of Hampton Roads will host a Healthcare Career Expo on Tuesday, April 17 from 9…
Job Fair Aims To Help Displaced Farm Fresh & Toys ‘R’ Us Employees 13 News Now | April 15, 2018 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WVEC) — A local organization is looking to help the more than 3,000 workers in Hampton Roads…
Insider Business|March 19, 2018 Ever thought about a career in health care? Opportunity Inc. and the Youth Career Center of Hampton Roads will host their first Health Care Career Expo from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 17 at…