Employer Spotlight: Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy serves customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible […]
Employer Spotlight: Lumos
Lumos provides 100% Fiber Optic Internet, whole-Home Wi-Fi, voice and streaming services, to more than 250,000 homes and businesses across North Carolina, Virginia and, recently announced, South Carolina footprint. We believe that the possibilities of tomorrow cannot be built on the infrastructure of yesterday. That’s why we’re building a 100% Fiber Optic network from the […]
Unlocking Potential: Virginia’s Bonding Program and Work Opportunity Tax Credit for Businesses by Chadwick S. Dotson, Director, Virginia Department of Corrections
In today’s dynamic business landscape, employers are increasingly recognizing the untapped potential within a diverse workforce. Incorporating justice-impacted individuals into your team offers a strategic advantage—these individuals not only demonstrate a higher job retention rate than the general population but also bring highly trained skills in high-demand trades, which boosts their workforce readiness. While serving […]
Public and Private Partnership Educates Employers about Hiring People with Disabilities by Virginia Ability
In the heart of Virginia, a transformation is underway as the Virginia Board for People with Disabilities and Virginia Ability strive to reshape the employment landscape for individuals with disabilities. People with disabilities are a valuable workforce that employers may not know how to tap into. According to the latest data from the U.S. Bureau […]
Employer Spotlight: Cigna
The Cigna Group is a global health company committed to improving health and vitality. They relentlessly challenge themselves to partner and innovate solutions for better health. Their values guide how they work together, deliver on their mission, and serve their customers, patients, clients, and communities. Their Summer Internship Program allows you to make a lasting impact on their business – which touches […]
Internships and Work-Based Learning: Critical Elements of Building a Sustainable Talent Pipeline by Kirk Cox, President, Virginia Business Higher Education Council
The nationwide race to be the top state in the country for talent is on. And business and education leaders from across Virginia know that. As our state seeks to retain its high ranking as one of the best states in the country to do business, we must make building a sustainable talent pipeline our […]
Employer Spotlight: Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente exists to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente is recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and nonprofit health plans. We currently serve members in 8 states and the District of Columbia. Kaiser […]
Virginia’s Community Colleges are Your Pipeline for Qualified Talent: How Employers can Find Their Answers Through the FastForward Program by Dr. David Doré, Chancellor, VCCS
Virginia’s workforce system is at an important zenith: we stand tall at a convergence of business and education, where both help to shape and transform the other. In our current ecosystem, we have a symbiotic relationship that, when nurtured through intentionality and collaboration, open the door for scalable, economic wins for all involved. For many […]
Employer Spotlight: Newport News Shipbuilding
Newport News Shipbuilding is the sole designer, builder, and refueler of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy submarines. With approximately $4 billion in revenues and more than 25,000 employees, we are the largest industrial employer in Virginia and the largest shipbuilding company in the United States. We build the […]
Accelerating Virginia’s Talent Pipeline by Bryan Slater, Secretary of Labor
In pursuit of his vision for Virginia to be nationally recognized as the best place to live, work, and raise a family, Governor Glenn Youngkin is taking bold steps to strengthen Virginia’s talent base to meet the growing needs of business. In the first 19 months of his term as Governor, through his leadership, our […]
