The Hampton Roads Workforce Council oversees the workforce system in southeast Virginia. They provide strategic workforce development solutions designed to assist businesses in accessing qualified workers and jobseekers in search of suitable job openings and training opportunities to bolster their earning potential. Over the past 2 years the Hampton Roads Workforce Council has expanded services for veterans, entered the offshore wind industry and completed a merger to enhance operations.

In this conversation, Shawn Avery, President & CEO of the Hampton Roads Workforce Council provides perspective on recent achievements and talks about what is ahead for his organization.

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Jim Oliviera MassHire Greater New Bedford Workforce Investment Board

Whistle PostBy Tom LongMar 18, 2020