Transcript Opportunity Inc. One-Stop Workforce Center Employer Orientation

Opportunity Inc.
One-Stop
Workforce Center
Employer Orientation
Resources that make Hampton Roads work
One-Stop
Workforce
Center
Work First
A One-Stop Workforce
Center is a location where
a wide range of
employment, training, and
career education program
services are available to
employers, workers and
job seekers at no charge.
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One-Stop Workforce Centers leverage public
workforce dollars with other state and local
funding; business resources and services; and
foundation support to provide:
◦ informational services
◦ job search assistance
◦ occupational skills training assistance
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Deliver workforce solutions
◦ These services and resources are available to job
seekers
◦ Workforce Solutions are also available to local
employers
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Post job announcements
Identify and refer qualified workers to fill job
openings
Provide information about available resources
and tax credits
Create On-the-Job Training Programs
Customized Training
Incumbent Worker Training for Layoff Aversion
Provide local Labor Market information
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Pre-qualified applicants who are referred to
you by Opportunity Inc.
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Applicants you send to us for eligibility
screening. Opportunity Inc. will notify you if
they qualify or not
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Workers displaced due to plant closure
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Workers laid off because of downsizing.
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Homemakers interested in entering or re-entering the labor
force.
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Military service members who have recently retired or
separated from active duty.
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Other workers who need training
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Employ full-time workers.
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Operate year-round.
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Enjoy low employee turnover.
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Pay an hourly wage or salary.
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Prefer long-term employer/employee relationships.
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Realize the benefits of investing in their employees.
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Like to save money.
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Employ any number of workers.
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The paperwork is minimal and Opportunity Inc. does it for
you.
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Quality training reduces employee turnover which saves
you money.
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Low employee turnover reduces operating costs.
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Lower operating costs increases profits.
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Everyone wins – your business and your employees.
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On-the-Job training can be used in conjunction with the
Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program.
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Local and Regional Economic Development
Organizations
State and local Employment Agencies to include the
Virginia Employment Commission
Department of Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS)
Adult Continuing Education/Public Schools
Virginia Tidewater Consortium’s Educational
Opportunity Center (VTC/EOC)
Local Community Colleges
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
Share Network Access Points (SNAPs)
◦ Visit our website for Access Points
 Contact our Business Services Team
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Jackie Rondeau, Business Services Coordinator
757-461-7537 ext. 361
[email protected]
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Whitney Kelso, Business Services Assistant
757-461-7537 ext. 366
[email protected]
Employer Services on Virginia Workforce Connect
www.vawc.virginia.gov
Comprehensive One-Stop Workforce Center
861 Glenrock Road, Suite 100
Norfolk, VA 23502
757-461-7537
Satellite One-Stop Centers in Hampton Roads
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Paul D Camp Community College
100 North College Drive
Franklin, VA 23851
757-569-6070
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Suffolk Workforce Development Center
157 North Main Street
Suffolk, VA 23434
757-514-7730