Work Talk is the official podcast of New Rivers/Mt Rogers Workforce Development Area. The New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Board envisions a region where every business has access to a qualified, job-ready workforce and every citizen in the region has the skills needed to secure meaningful employment, competitive wages, and career advancement through an integrated workforce support infrastructure. To learn more, visit http://nrmrwib.org/
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Tune in to this episode of Work Talk as we highlight a series of upcoming hiring events bringing together job seekers, students, and employers across Southwest Virginia. Featuring leaders from economic development, community action, and higher education, this conversation explores how these collaborative job fairs create real opportunities—from helping students explore career paths to connecting…
In this episode, you'll hear from two guests who share how a major multi-state initiative is reshaping workforce development across Appalachia by connecting recovery, employment, and economic growth. Listeners will learn how recovery-ready and second-chance employment practices are helping employers fill critical workforce gaps, how recovery ecosystems are being strengthened at the community…
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.…
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, businesses, and the community. From helping job seekers find meaningful…
What happens when a university research center and a workforce board team up for over a decade? This episode shares lessons from a long-standing partnership that has turned labor market data into strategic advantage. You'll learn how collaboration led to skills gap studies, sector-based lattices, and region-specific tools that have supported economic development at every level.
In this episode, you'll hear how a powerful reentry initiative is transforming lives by preparing incarcerated individuals for meaningful employment before their release. Discover how collaborative efforts across regional, state, and federal partners are breaking down barriers to reintegration and creating real opportunities for second chance employment. You'll learn how job training, personal…
In this episode, we revisit the powerful impact of the YouthBuild program, a community-based initiative designed to help young adults ages 16 to 24 earn their high school diploma or GED, gain job training, and develop leadership skills. Listeners will learn how YouthBuild empowers youth to build strong foundations for their futures through education, work-based learning, and essential supportive…
Discover the comprehensive journey of creating a three-year strategic plan for regional workforce development. This episode explores how input from diverse stakeholders shapes a document that serves as both a federal requirement and an actionable roadmap. Learn about key strategic priorities including diversifying funding sources, developing talent solutions through industry partnerships, serving…
This episode explores the critical need for healthcare workers in Southwest Virginia and efforts to address workforce shortages in the region. You'll hear about a public health professionals program aimed at recruiting and training individuals for various healthcare roles beyond physicians, including nurses, community health workers, peer recovery specialists, and more. The discussion covers the…
In this episode we welcome Lindsey Gleason, Assistant Director of the Community Foundation of the New River Valley, to discuss the upcoming GiveLocalNRV initiative. Lindsey explains how the Community Foundation collaborates with donors to support more than 150 local organizations through grants and scholarships, and how GiveLocalNRV offers an online platform for nonprofits to raise funds and…
