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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…
Workforce development chief shares best practices with EDA members
While over 14,000 individuals have utilized five Virginia Career Works centers in the Peninsula and Southside between 2018 and 2019, skilled industries like maritime and health care still need workers. Steve Cook, vice president of workforce innovation for Hampton Roads…
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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.