By: Aesia Toliver PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — The pandemic was a wake up call for many when it came to their work-life balance. Whether it’s a nurse who got burnt out from the surge in patients from COVID-19 or an…
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Growing our regional workforce: best practices to create a solid talent pipeline | Expert column
The shrinking talent pool is not unique to Hampton Roads, as industries across the globe grapple with the skills gap and the baby boomer exodus. The Harvard Business Review reported over 9 million open jobs in the U.S. as of…
New Center In Newport News Will Help Veterans
NEWPORT NEWS- With a traditional ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening, the Hampton Roads Workforce Council unveiled its second Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center on November 16. Roughly 85 people were in attendance at the ceremony for the new center,…
Veterans Employment Center opens in Newport News
Author: Angelo VargasPublished: 4:26 PM EST November 16, 2021Updated: 4:46 PM EST November 16, 2021 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The resources to help military veterans find jobs are expanding in Hampton Roads. In fact — they’ve doubled with the grand opening of a…
New veterans employment center set to open in Newport News
Author: Angelo VargasPublished: 3:44 PM EST November 11, 2021Updated: 4:04 PM EST November 11, 2021 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — It’s important to remember to support veterans every day. “Veterans Day is a day where we honor all those who served,” said Mike Lingenfelter,…
Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center opens in Newport News
By: Web Staff , Penny KmittPosted at 11:37 AM, Nov 16, 2021 and last updated 7:43 PM, Nov 16, 2021 NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center is opening in Newport News. The center plans to give veterans living on the peninsula…
Veterans employment center in Newport News to offer resume development, career building workshops and training
By DAVE RESSDAILY PRESS |NOV 15, 2021 AT 4:04 PM The Hampton Roads Workforce Council will open its new Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center in Newport News on Tuesday. The center will offer individual help to veterans and military spouses in their searches for…
The Hive in Virginia Beach is a sweet spot for small businesses to take flight
By SANDRA J. PENNECKEINSIDE BUSINESS |NOV 03, 2021 AT 8:11 AM VIRGINIA BEACH — Just like a healthy beehive, the economic vitality of a region thrives when everyone works together. On Sept. 22, the city of Virginia Beach opened The Hive, a collaborative workspace where…
Drowning in a sea of goodwill. Finding the right help is a challenge for veterans
There’s help available for veterans needing jobs, a place to live or mental health services — but the challenge is finding out where to seek it out, veterans, local nonprofits and government officials said Thursday at a roundtable hosted by…
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…