One Year Later: An Update from Virginia Works by Carrie Roth, Commissioner, Virginia Works
Just over a year ago at ITAC (Industrial Turnaround Corporation) in Chesterfield County, with great celebration from the business community and job seekers, Governor Glenn Youngkin signed HB2195 and SB1470 creating the Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement – what we call Virginia Works – consolidating Virginia’s workforce programs to create, sustain, and retain […]
Introducing the New Commissioner by Chuck Zingler, Commissioner, Department of Veteran Services
“The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the Veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation.” –President George Washington I am very proud to present myself to you, this distinguished group of industries, businesses […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
