Let’s Go To Work! Campaign aims to re-energize Hampton Roads workforce

Sandra J. Pennecke, The Virginian-PilotMarch 22, 2022·1 min read The Hampton Roads Workforce Council has launched a campaign aimed to re-energize the region’s workforce. Let’s Go to Work! launched on March 14 and is geared to help traditional job seekers,…

Hampton Roads Community Foundation awards grants to youth programs

The Community Leadership Partners has awarded $200,000 in grants to 15 organizations across the region that are designed to benefit “opportunity youth.” Author: 13News Now StaffPublished: 11:34 AM EDT October 20, 2021Updated: 11:34 AM EDT October 20, 2021 NORFOLK, Va. — Author’s note: The…
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Virginia career, veteran employment centers in Norfolk to fully reopen June 14

Photo Credit: Joseph Davis, 13News Now The Hampton Roads Workforce Council is fully reopening two of its centers in Norfolk. 13News Now finds out when and why their programs are in such need. Author: Angelique ArintokPublished: 10:06 PM EDT June 11, 2021Updated: 11:30…

Hampton Roads Workforce Council focuses on job training for out-of-work COVID-impacted folks

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – The holiday stress may be over, but for many still out of work because of the COVID-19 crisis, the anxiety lingers. A new program, however, is offering renewed hope for some job seekers. Latonya English, the…