E75:Funding the Future of Work: A New Model for Workforce Foundations
In this episode, listeners will discover how a regional workforce foundation is building long-term impact by strengthening its financial, operational, and programmatic capacity. You’ll learn how new funding is being used to improve efficiency, integrate innovative tools like process improvement and AI, and expand supportive services that help individuals overcome real-world barriers to employment. The…
E74:Celebrating the People Who Power Workforce Development
In this special Workforce Development Month episode of Work Talk, we turn the spotlight on the people who make it all happen. Listeners will hear directly from the dedicated staff of the New River Mount Rogers Workforce Development Board as they share what they love most about their work and the impact it has on individuals,…
Youth Career Camp 2025
Through a partnership with Wytheville Community College(WCC), the New River Mount Rogers Workforce Development Board, and People Incorporated; introduced young adults to hands-on career exploration for high demand and sustainable careers in our region through projects like carpentry and welding. Participants explored fields including healthcare (CNA, LPN, RN, Paramedic/EMT), forensic science, criminal justice, industrial maintenance,… Read more »
Bland Correctional Testimonials
Jeff and Phillip share their success as they returned to the region from incarceration.
2024 WIOA Youth Career Exploration Camp
Through a partnership with Wytheville Community College(WCC), the New River Mount Rogers Workforce Development Board, and People Incorporated, provided over 30 young people between the ages of 17 and 24 hands-on career exploration for high demand and sustainable careers in our region.
CNA training in the New River Valley
William Lester, President and CEO of Warm Hearth Village, and Jackie Fox, Administrator of the Healthcare Academy of SWVA and Owner of Senior Home Share, discuss how partners worked together to bring CNA training to the New River Valley. Two program participants, Netara Harris and Micah Catron, share how their lives have been impacted by the program.
E61: Improving the Capacity and Quality of Regional Childcare
Access to quality childcare is an important part of developing a talent pipeline and meeting workforce needs. In this episode, you’ll hear about the efforts underway to increase the operational capacity and quality of childcare providers and to add 100 early childhood teachers to the region. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/worktalk/NRMR_Child_Care_Ep.mp3
Projects in NRV on List for Potential Federal Funding
PULASKI, Va. (WDBJ) – $135 million for projects in Virginia has made it through the Senate Appropriations Committee, making it one step closer to being a reality in the fiscal year 2023 federal budget. Projects in NRV on list for potential federal funding (wdbj7.com)
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