Work Talk

In this community awareness podcast dedicated to providing crucial information during the COVID-19 pandemic, you'll learn about virtual job seeker workshops and how to access them.

This episode features another episode with 1901 Group and their recent expansion in Virginia. Discover how 1901 Group is recruiting candidates and preparing the talent pipeline, and why the IT sector will be even more crucial then ever as more people work virtually.

In this special community awareness podcast designed to provide crucial information during the COVID-19 pandemic, you'll learn about the Small Business Administration's Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program. Discover eligibility requirements, loan details and how to apply.

In this special community awareness podcast, you'll discover how to file unemployment insurance when offices are closed. You'll learn how to determine if you are eligible for unemployment insurance, what's next, and the changes that have been made due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this episode, you'll learn about the Wytheville Community College, and the various programs that are available to help students start a meaningful career in a high demand occupation. Discover the options available for students, including transfer and concurrent enrollment opportunities.

This episode features an interview with Lennie Gail Mitcham, Executive Director of SVAM, The Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing. You'll discover how SVAM supports and strengthens manufacturers in the region, and hear industry success stories.

In this episode you'll hear from 2 members of the team at the New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Board as they discuss the business services provided in the region. Discover real-world success stories across various industries.

In this episode, we continue to discuss the topic of credit for prior learning and prior learning assessments. The previous episode discussed the overall concept of prior learning assessment (PLA) and the benefit for job seekers and employers. In this episode, you'll hear success stories about credit for prior learning and prior learning assessment and takeaways from those examples.

In this episode, you'll learn about Prior Learning Assessment (PLA), and its importance for education and the workforce system. Discover the work that is being done in the region when it comes to PLA and credit for prior learning, and the benefits for job seekers, the education system, and employers.

In this episode, you'll learn about Virginia Tech's Office of Economic Development, the work that they are doing to support economic development in Virginia, and the history of their partnership with the workforce system.