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Hampton Roads workforce boards unite and switch focus to employers
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,…
Business Notes for week of April 1
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…
Job fair aims to connect employers with new talent
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…
A Driving Force
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…
New job site turns military transcript into résumé for Hampton Roads employers
By Kimberly Pierceall Staff writer Hampton Roads has long been in a unique position. Its economy remains largely dependent on the massive military presence within its geographic borders – some might say too dependent. So, one would think that would put private…
This new veteran employment portal is looking for businesses
By Melanie Occhiuzzo -January 28, 2019 NORFOLK — The Hampton Roads Workforce Council is currently recruiting businesses for their Hampton Roads Veteran’s Career Compass which is set to go live to the public on Feb. 1. It’s an online portal that veterans can use for free…
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LOCAL PLAN MODIFICATIONS PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
Opportunity Inc. of Hampton Roads, on behalf of the Hampton Roads Workforce Development Board, is currently making Draft Modifications to the current 4-Year Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Local Plan available to the public for review and comment. In accordance with State guidance, the Draft Plan Modifications and the current Plan can be found by clicking HERE beginning 2/14/19 until 3/15/19. Written comments are welcomed and must be submitted via email to learl@vcwhamptonroads.org no later than 5:30 PM Eastern Time on 3/15/19. Note: Opportunity Inc. is currently in the process of changing its name to the Hampton Roads Workforce Council, which does not affect public review and comment regarding the Draft Plan Modifications. Equal Opportunity Program/Employer funded by the United States Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration.
View original local plan and attachments HERE.