Virginia Works

?? Virginia Works is #Hiring! We are excited to announce that we have the following career opportunities available: ?? Director of Program and Grants Management ?? Workforce Service Trainees ?? Disabled Veteran Outreach Program (DVOP) Specialist ?? Agriculture & Foreign Labor Specialist To learn more or apply, visit ?? https://lnkd.in/eGHX5eCu We can't wait to hear from you!

?? In partnership with the Virginia Employment Commission and the Hampton Roads Workforce Council, Virginia Works is hosting a #VirginiaHasJobs regional virtual hiring event focused on Hampton Roads-area employers!???? This free, online event will be held on March 25th from 10AM-1PM. Jobseekers, come share your resume, speak directly with employers, and browse opportunities. If you are an impacted #Federalworker and are looking for your next career opportunity, consider joining this event! Registration for jobseekers is at ?? tinyurl.com/VHJ-JSKR

? Introducing our Virginia Works ?????????????? ???????? series, focused on identifying and leveraging your transferable skills! Over the next 10 weeks, we'll post a #CareerPivot tip each Tuesday.? First, what are "transferable skills?" Identifying them helps you prepare to change industries or roles.? Start by identifying skills you have that apply across many roles, like: ?? Project management ?? Communication & storytelling ?? Problem-solving ?? Data analysis Then, reframe them in a way that speaks to your new target industry. Example: ? From “Customer Service” → “Client Relationship Management” ? From “Event Planning” → “Project Coordination” What’s one transferable skill you’ve leveraged in your career pivot? Share below!

On the heels of our record-breaking #VirginiaHasJobs Statewide Hiring Event, Virginia Works, the Virginia Employment Commission and the Hampton Roads Workforce Council are hosting our next #VHJ virtual job fair, this time for #HamptonRoads! Come join us online, for FREE, on March 25th from 10AM-1PM. Registration for jobseekers is at ?? tinyurl.com/VHJ-JSKR

?? In partnership with the Virginia Employment Commission and the Hampton Roads Workforce Council, and after our record-breaking statewide event last week, Virginia Works is launching a series of #VirginiaHasJobs regional virtual hiring events - first up, focused on Hampton Roads-area employers!?Jobseekers, come share your resume, speak directly with employers, and browse opportunities. If you are an impacted #Federalworker and are looking for your next career opportunity, consider joining this event! ??? This free, online event will be held on March 25th from 10AM-1PM. Registration for jobseekers is at ?? tinyurl.com/VHJ-JSKR

#VirginiaWorks is proudly partnering with the Virginia Department of Corrections in Second Chance Hiring efforts. If you're an employer looking to access untapped talent pools, support the Commonwealth in its reentry initiatives, or take advantage of hiring incentives, please this virtual series to learn more about #SecondChance Hiring!

?? ???????? Virginia Works for a ?????? ???????????????? ?????????????? ???????????? to support businesses in the Commonwealth! This series is proudly held in collaboration with our partners, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Education Center and the?Virginia Economic Development Partnership. Our first session, ???????????????????? ?????? ?????????????? ???? ???????? ???????? ??????????????????, will be held on ?????????? ????, ???????? ???????? ???? – ?? ???? ???? ??? This webinar will provide valuable insights into how Virginia’s tax credits, including the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, can help employers address talent challenges and strengthen their workforce pipeline. ?? ???? ???????????????? ?????? ?????? ?????????? ???? ???????????? ??????????, ???????????? ?????? ?????? ???????? ????????: ??????????://????????.????/???????????????? ?? ???????? ?????????? for additional sessions covering key workforce development topics and strategies for talent attraction.

At Virginia Works, we're taking a data-driven approach to workforce development, partnering with the Virginia Office of Education Economics (VOEE) to ensure that we focus on high-demand occupations. We were pleased to be mentioned in this recent article by #VirginiaBusiness for our focus on identifying and prioritizing training in key sectors, ensuring that Virginians are equipped with the skills needed for today's and tomorrow's jobs. Join us in our commitment to expand #RegisteredApprenticeship, not just in traditional trades, but also in emerging fields like healthcare, IT, and cybersecurity. With a goal of 20,000 apprenticeships by the end of 2025, we're building pathways to nationally recognized credentials and fulfilling careers. #VirginiaWorksforEveryone #VOEE #TopStateForTalent #WorkforceDevelopment #Opportunity

Learn how Virginia Works can help you strengthen your talent pipeline with Registered Apprenticeship! https://lnkd.in/eSg9FEeB

Looking to start or expand a Registered Apprenticeship program? Virginia Works in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Labor, is offering the HIRED Apprenticeship Fund. Get up to $6000 per apprentice for this proven talent attraction and retention program! Apply today at https://lnkd.in/eZeSE_8y #registeredapprenticeship #earnwhileyoulearn #journeyman #journeyworker #workforcedevelopment #talentattraction