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Promoting an Educated, Skilled, Technology-Competent and Adaptable Workforce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2019s workforce system to interface with economic development and the business community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today is a great day to begin your success story. The MR\/NR Development Workforce web page has the resources and applications needed to get started. We are here to help.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Training\/Employment Programs Offered for Special Populations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Home Grown for Growth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Executive Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NR\/MR WIA PY12-16 Strategic Plan highlights include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Develop and implement a branding strategy for the region\u2019s workforce development programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Become more data-driven and performance-based in our region\u2019s workforce development and educational programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Expand partnerships to reflect the economic and workforce diversity of the region.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Drive programs and funding to ensure education and training alignment with Business & industry, and economic development needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Match industry standards with workforce preparedness, as industry innovates and changes to become more competitive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Promote lifelong learning for sustainable economic growth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Highlight transferrable skills to promote the emergence of new jobs and economic diversity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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