The Virginia Chamber Foundation and Virginia Business Higher Education Council are pleased to present the 2023 Virginia Education and Workforce Conference.

Leaders in business and education will come together for discussions on how we can position Virginia’s workforce for success.

Agenda and additional details coming soon!

Panel Topics Include:

THE VALUE AND IMPACT OF INTERNSHIPS & WORK-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES ON DEVELOPING TALENT PIPELINES

Access to a talented, well-educated workforce continues to be the top priority for businesses in Virginia. Internships and other work-based learning opportunities play a critical role in developing talent. Hear from higher education experts, business leaders, and recent graduates on the impact that these opportunities have on career aspirations and building talent pipelines.

DEVELOPING TALENT PATHWAYS TO MEETING WORKFORCE DEMANDS: HELP VIRGINIA ATTRACT AND RETAIN A SKILLED WORKFORCE

As the Commonwealth recovers from the pandemic, attracting and retaining a skilled workforce is important to ensure the success of our businesses and growth of our economy. Hear from experts on ways to grow and keep talent in Virginia and learn about successful partnerships between institutions and businesses to establish industry-focused programming.

GETTING UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS BACK IN THE WORKFORCE

Given the critical jobs vacancies that so many Virginia businesses are experiencing, it is important to build an inclusive workforce and talent pipeline that ensures unemployed and underemployed individuals thrive. Learn about innovative programs focused on helping those individuals receive the support and resources they need to get the job they are qualified to do.