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Smithfield Foods reaffirms its commitment to hire veterans
SMITHFIELD — Smithfield Foods has more than 1,800 military veterans working for its company in the U.S., and it plans to more than double that amount over the next five years. The world’s largest producer of pork has launched a…
Workforce Council chosen for back-to-work initiative, partnering with RISE
NORFOLK — The Hampton Roads Workforce Council has been selected as one of six agencies in the country to take part in an effort to develop innovative ways to rapidly retrain and refocus more than 25,000 displaced workers into higher…
Hampton Roads Workforce Council to receive support, funding to help connect more than 25,000 COVID-impacted workers
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. – COVID-19 has put thousands of people out of work locally, but now a new program aims to change that. The Hampton Roads Workforce Council said they were selected to be part of a national initiative that…
Workforce Boards in Six States Selected for National Partnerships to Help Get Americans Back to Work
$6 million Grand Challenge competition reimagines employment services through the application of advanced technologies, data analytics BOSTON, Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Launched in 2020 in response to unprecedented labor market volatility, the Future of Work Grand Challenge today announced its selection of workforce board…
Newport News residents eligible for free fast-track shipbuilding and repair courses
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — A fast-track skilled training program for shipbuilding and ship repair is looking for applicants in Newport News to apply. The Hampton Roads Workforce Council is partnering with the Virginia Ship Repair Association to provide free…
Job resources for Hampton Roads veterans
Thousands of Hampton Roads veterans are seeking jobs. Author: Angelo VargasPublished: 6:47 PM EST November 11, 2020Updated: 6:47 PM EST November 11, 2020 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The transition from the military to the civilian workforce isn’t always an easy one. As we…
Notice of Intent: Public Comment Request on Board Consolidation
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