Work Talk is a podcast about happenings in the region’s businesses. Businesses that participate in the podcast have the opportunity to tell their story; who are they, what do they do and what do they need to be competitive? Job seekers, through listening to the podcast, have the opportunity to learn about business needs and expectations and how they might prepare to go to work for a particular business and/or in a particular industry. We recognize that the more we understand about what businesses want/need, the more likely we are to meet that need.

E09: Giles County Youth Work Program- Best Practices for the Region

Today you’ll hear about the Giles County Summer Youth Work Program and the takeaways for other programs in the region. Employment not only allows young people to cover expenses for […]

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E08: Pathways to the American Dream- Enhancing Workforce Development Capacity

In this episode you’ll hear from Jenny Bolte, Project Manager, Kimber Simmons, Business Services Coordinator and Liz Annis, Workforce System Navigator as they discuss an initiative that is helping to […]

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E07: Volvo’s New River Valley Plant- Creating Great Jobs and World Class Trucks

Franky Marchand, Vice President and General Manager of the Volvo New River Valley plant joins the program to explain the work that they do at the plant, the job opportunities […]

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E06: Introducing The Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council

Robert McAden, Executive Director of the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council joins the program. Robert discusses the types of IT companies in their membership and what their employee needs are.

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E05: Helping Young People Explore a Career in Manufacturing

This episode was recording live during the CPID Advanced Manufacturing Career Exploration Academy, which helps young people explore and consider a career in manufacturing. Guests include: Stephanie Surrett is the […]

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E04: Building a Talent Pipeline in Southwest Virginia

This episode features an interview with Travis Staton,President and Chief Executive Officer of United Way of Southwest Virginia, as he discusses the efforts that his organization is making towards building […]

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E03: Employment Opportunities With Hollingsworth & Vose

Vince Hatcher, site manager at Hollingsworth and Vose, discusses the story behind the company, the types of employment opportunities that are available, and what qualities and qualifications the company looks […]

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E02: Mohawk Industries-Opportunities With a Global Flooring Company

Discover the story behind Mohawk Industries, a leader in flooring products, and the various opportunities that exist in their Hillsdale, VA plant. You’ll learn about some surprising benefits that the […]

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E01:The Somic America Story

Today you’ll learn about Somic America, located in Wytheville, VA, and the various positions that exist within the company. Discover what skill sets the company is looking for, what the […]

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