New Monthly Webinar Series Launched
Monthly webinars focused on active communities and bicycle pedestrian topics
Television Interview Highlights How Virginia Career Works Is Helping Job Seekers
Interview with Tim Saunders, Business Engagement and Outreach Coordinator, for Virginia Career Works
Workforce Board Encourages Skill-Based Partnerships with Jubilee Center
Virginia Career Works and partners support the Jubilee Family Development Center
Bedford County Receives Two VATI Grants to Extend High-Speed Internet Access
Allocation of $722 million to provide universal broadband infrastructure in 70 counties
Opportunities to Engage in Watershed Protection Initiatives
Clean Water Webinar Series, RVA Environmental Film Festival and James River Action Network
Workforce Program Seeks Volunteers for Youth Mentoring Effort
The Central Virginia Workforce Development Board wants to partner with working and retired professionals who have a passion for young job seekers and want to invest in their future. The board’s Virginia Career Works youth program is launching a new “Career Mentoring Service,” which will connect young people to an expert in their career pathway.
Blido Recognized as Bedford 2020 Citizen of the Year
Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce at its annual Excellence in Business ceremony honored Traci Blido as 2020 Citizen of the Year.
Workforce Board Addresses Employment Shortages
Since July 1, 2021, workforce system staff has served 30 unique businesses, held eight hiring events or job fairs, and provided three businesses with Existing Worker Contracts to help retain the companies and train key workers.