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Welcometo
Opportunity Inc.One-Stop
Workforce Center
Employer Orientation
Resources that make Hampton Roads work
One-Stop Workforce Center
Work First
What is a One-Stop?
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.
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
Deliver workforce solutions◦ These services and resources are available to job
seekers◦ Workforce Solutions are also available to local
employers
What is a One-Stop? (cont.)
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
Services to Businesses
Pre-qualified applicants who are referred to you by Opportunity Inc.
- OR-
Applicants you send to us for eligibility screening. Opportunity Inc. will notify you if they qualify or not
Who can Businesses Hire?
Workers displaced due to plant closure
Workers laid off because of downsizing.
Homemakers interested in entering or re-entering the labor
force.
Military service members who have recently retired or
separated from active duty.
Other workers who need training
Applicants May Include:
Employ full-time workers.
Operate year-round.
Enjoy low employee turnover.
Pay an hourly wage or salary.
Prefer long-term employer/employee relationships.
Realize the benefits of investing in their employees.
Like to save money.
Employ any number of workers.
Businesses May Qualify if They:
The paperwork is minimal and Opportunity Inc. does it
for you.
Quality training reduces employee turnover which saves
you money.
Low employee turnover reduces operating costs.
Lower operating costs increases profits.
Everyone wins – your business and your employees.
On-the-Job training can be used in conjunction with the
Work Opportunity Tax Credit Program.
Additional Information
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
Who are our Partners?
Contact our Business Services Team
Jackie Rondeau, Business Services Coordinator757-461-7537 ext. 361 [email protected]
Whitney Kelso, Business Services Assistant757-461-7537 ext. [email protected]
How Do I Get Started?
Employer Services on Virginia Workforce Connect
www.vawc.virginia.gov
Comprehensive One-Stop Workforce Center861 Glenrock Road, Suite 100
Norfolk, VA 23502757-461-7537
Satellite One-Stop Centers in Hampton Roads
Paul D Camp Community College100 North College Drive
Franklin, VA 23851757-569-6070
Suffolk Workforce Development Center157 North Main Street
Suffolk, VA 23434757-514-7730
Workforce Center Locations
