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Regional Economic Indicators

 Regional workforce and education related data and trends. These data sets are best if used for “comparisons” and not as exacts. Unemployment numbers are updated monthly, but some data sets are updated as they become available

2020

Quarterly Workforce Report Q3 2020

Quarterly Workforce Report Q2 2020

Quarterly Workforce Report Q1 2020

2019

Quarterly Workforce Report Q4 2019

Quarterly Workforce Report Q3 2019

Quarterly Workforce Report Q2 2019

Quarterly Workforce Report Q1 2019

2018

Quarterly Workforce Report Q4 2018

Quarterly Workforce Report Q3 2018

Quarterly Workforce Report Q2 2018

Quarterly Workforce Report Q1 2018

2017

Quarterly Workforce Report Q4 2017

Quarterly Workforce Report Q3 2017

Quarterly Workforce Report Q2 2017

Quarterly Workforce Report Q1 2017

 

2016

Quarterly Workforce Report Q4 2016

Quarterly Workforce Report Q3 2016

Quarterly Workforce Report Q2 2016

Quarterly Workforce Report Q1 2016

Spotlight Success

Dawn, Registered Nurse

Transitions from one stage of development to another are critical in life. Watching this process may challenge our confidence, patience, and faith, but witnessing such a transition leaves an impression not soon forgotten. Just such a transition occurred in the Pathways to the American Dream project as one participant, Dawn Thorne, transitioned from student to… Read more »

Spotlight Success

Pathways to the American Dream

In 2017, the Radford Fire Department established a goal of transitioning to Radford Fire and Rescue Department, which meant that six of their Fire Fighters needed to obtain their Emergency Medical Technician certification. Fire Chief, Rodney Haywood, contacted the New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Board inquiring about the Pathways to the American Dream project to… Read more »

Spotlight Success

April, LPN

April K. came to our program in May of 2016 as an Out of School Youth looking for training to help her reach self-sufficient employment. She is a single mother with two young children receiving SNAP and was struggling to make ends meet. We helped her to build her first resume, and had her take… Read more »

Spotlight Success

Jonathan, Commercial Driver

Jonathan S. is 24 years old and a single parent of a 6 month old baby girl, Landon.  Jonathan was employed by a local temp service as a Fuel Assistant (refueling delivery trucks) at KVAT, earning $10.00 per hour. However, since this was through a temp service, he knew that it could end at any… Read more »

Spotlight Success

Thomas W., Commercial Driver

Years of farming experience would provide anyone with workplace skills that would qualify them for many occupations. However, in a credential driven workforce, a lack of certifications including a high school diploma or GED, make it virtually impossible for anyone to find employment. This was true for Thomas “Walt” W. who had spent the past… Read more »

The New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Board

6580 Valley Center Drive Suite 119,
Radford, VA 24141
Phone: (540) 633-6764 or (540) 633-6766
Fax: (540) 633-2502

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/PROGRAM:

The NR/MR Workforce Development Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxillary Aides and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

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Marty Holliday
EO Officer
marty.holliday@nrmrwib.org
540-633-6764

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This webpage and the Adult, Dislocated Worker and Youth programs described are 100% supported by a federal U. S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) award of $2,189,865 made to Pulaski County on behalf of New River Mount Rogers Workforce Development Area by the pass-through entity, the Virginia Community College System. No costs of this program are financed by nongovernmental sources. The information contained herein does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership.

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