Mount Rogers/New River Development Workforce provides assistance to those in Southwest Virginia looking to jumpstart their careers. We work with youth and adults on providing the infromation, resources, and training to pursue their career goals and be prepared to enter high in-demand jobs in the workforce. Our workforce development graduates have found employment in the healthcare, construction, transportation, and other areas of employment in the region.
The New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Board (WDB) is made up of representatives from regional employers (minimum of 51%), education, organized labor, community based organizations, economic development and federally required One-Stop Partners. All WDB members are appointed by the Consortium Board. The WDB oversees the programs and initiatives as specified in the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (which include programs for Adults, Youth, Dislocated Workers and other special grants and programs as available). The WDB also acts as a coordinator/convener for the region’s workforce system to interface with economic development and the business community.
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K-12 Education Systems
Post-Secondary Education/Training
Adult Education
Older Workers
Workers with Disabilities
Economically Disadvantaged Individuals
Youth (ages 14-21)
Veterans
The New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Board is here to serve you. The board was formed to facilitate and coordinate workforce initiatives, enabling economic growth and increasing the standard of living of the citizens that reside in ten counties and three cities in Southwest Virginia.
The Workforce Development Board (WDB) is a creation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014, which was written to address the human needs, associated with employment in every region. The Board is made up of business and community leaders so the region’s interests are represented. The WDB is funded wholly or in part by funds provided by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 and administered by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Workforce Development is the strategic transformation of available human capital that is focused on skills-development that supports regional business and industry to encourage economic growth and competitiveness. The regional workforce system is comprised of a variety of organizations and agencies that provide: income supports to current and potential workers and job training and placement services that meet the staffing needs of regional businesses. The New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Investment Area Consortium Board and the New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Investment Board are the facilitators and conveners of the workforce system and, as such, encourage a comprehensive approach to Workforce Development in the region.
NR/MR WIA PY12-16 Strategic Plan highlights include:
This document and the Adult, Dislocated Worker and Youth programs described are 100% supported by a federal U. S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) award of $1,424,016 made to Pulaski County on behalf of New River Mount Rogers Workforce Development Area by the pass-through entity, the Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement. No costs of this program/document are financed by nongovernmental sources. The information contained herein does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership.
This document and the Adult, Dislocated Worker and Youth programs described are 100% supported by a federal U. S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) award of $1,207,999 made to Pulaski County on behalf of New River Mount Rogers Workforce Development Area by the pass-through entity, the Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement. No costs of this program/document are financed by nongovernmental sources. The information contained herein does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. The Department of Labor makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, express or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership.
BUILD YOUR CAREER is a $1,875,000 YouthBuild project. $1,500,000 (75%) is provided through a Federal grant from the United States Department of Labor – Employment and Training Administration. $375,000 (25%) is provided through other sources, including federal, state, and local funds. The NR/MR Workforce Development Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
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