{"id":183,"date":"2025-12-13T21:07:56","date_gmt":"2025-12-13T21:07:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpdev.billychandler.com\/nrmr\/?page_id=183"},"modified":"2026-05-03T00:44:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T00:44:07","slug":"workforce-development-board","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wpdev.billychandler.com\/nrmr\/about\/workforce-development-board\/","title":{"rendered":"Workforce Development Board"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image img-fluid\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/wpdev.billychandler.com\/nrmr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Logo-1024x438.png\" alt=\"New River\/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Board\" class=\"wp-image-10\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpdev.billychandler.com\/nrmr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Logo-1024x438.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpdev.billychandler.com\/nrmr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Logo-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/wpdev.billychandler.com\/nrmr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Logo-768x329.png 768w, https:\/\/wpdev.billychandler.com\/nrmr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Logo-1536x657.png 1536w, https:\/\/wpdev.billychandler.com\/nrmr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Logo-2048x876.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">The Workforce Development Board consists of representatives from local businesses, the workforce, and educational institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-af066ce3-c790-41bf-85ac-ede51ded5535 accordion\">\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-ae22ec38-7bd5-4231-bcdb-0e92190b13ed accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<h3 \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-header\" \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-ae22ec38-7bd5-4231-bcdb-0e92190b13ed-header\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<button \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-button collapsed\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#block-ae22ec38-7bd5-4231-bcdb-0e92190b13ed-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"block-ae22ec38-7bd5-4231-bcdb-0e92190b13ed-collapse\"\r\n\t\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tBoard Nomination Process\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-ae22ec38-7bd5-4231-bcdb-0e92190b13ed-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"block-ae22ec38-7bd5-4231-bcdb-0e92190b13ed-header\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-bs-parent=\".block-af066ce3-c790-41bf-85ac-ede51ded5535\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A. Nomination &amp; Selection Process:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The New River\/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Area Consortium Board, as the Chief Local Elected Officials of the Cities of Bristol, Galax and Radford, and the Counties of Bland, Carroll, Floyd, Giles, Grayson, Montgomery, Pulaski, Smyth, Washington and Wythe from time to time may contact the appropriate entities in the region for nominations to appoint members and\/or to fill vacancies on the New River\/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Board, based on the process below. Vacancies will be filled in the same manner as original appointments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Private sector business representatives<\/strong>&nbsp;will be selected from among individuals nominated by local business organizations (i.e. Chambers of Commerce, Trade Associations or Economic Development organizations). Individual businesses may also nominate themselves or provide nominations of other businesses to the Chief Local Elected Officials. Private sector representatives can include owners of businesses, chief executives or operating officers of businesses, and other business executives with optimum policy making or hiring authority. Every locality must have one business representative and no more than two business representatives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Workforce, Education and Economic entity representatives<\/strong>&nbsp;will be selected from among individuals nominated by entities from that sector.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Labor representatives<\/strong>&nbsp;will be selected from among individuals nominated by local labor federations or other employee organizations and\/or the state AFL\u2010CIO.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Apprenticeship representatives<\/strong>&nbsp;will be nominated from businesses that currently operate an apprenticeship program (and verified by the State Apprenticeship Division).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information or to submit nominations, contact Marty Holliday&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:marty.holliday@vcwnrmr.com\">marty.holliday@vcwnrmr.com<\/a>&nbsp;or 540-633-6764.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>B. Public Participation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New River\/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Area Consortium Board will provide public notice on their website&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/vcwnewrivermtrogers.com\/of\">https:\/\/vcwnewrivermtrogers.com\/of<\/a>&nbsp;the intent to solicit nominations for board membership, on FaceBook&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100081090622753\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=100081090622753<\/a>, on LinkedIn&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/linkedin.com\/company\/virginia-career-works-newriver-mountrogers\">https:\/\/linkedin.com\/company\/virginia-career-works-newriver-mountrogers<\/a>&nbsp;and through direct email solicitation to various groups and organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"file-pdf\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-file-pdf \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" color=\"#8e0b0b\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M96 0C60.7 0 32 28.7 32 64l0 384c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64l80 0 0-112c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64l176 0 0-165.5c0-17-6.7-33.3-18.7-45.3L290.7 18.7C278.7 6.7 262.5 0 245.5 0L96 0zM357.5 176L264 176c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24L240 58.5 357.5 176zM240 380c-11 0-20 9-20 20l0 128c0 11 9 20 20 20s20-9 20-20l0-28 12 0c33.1 0 60-26.9 60-60s-26.9-60-60-60l-32 0zm32 80l-12 0 0-40 12 0c11 0 20 9 20 20s-9 20-20 20zm96-80c-11 0-20 9-20 20l0 128c0 11 9 20 20 20l32 0c28.7 0 52-23.3 52-52l0-64c0-28.7-23.3-52-52-52l-32 0zm20 128l0-88 12 0c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12l0 64c0 6.6-5.4 12-12 12l-12 0zm88-108l0 128c0 11 9 20 20 20s20-9 20-20l0-44 28 0c11 0 20-9 20-20s-9-20-20-20l-28 0 0-24 28 0c11 0 20-9 20-20s-9-20-20-20l-48 0c-11 0-20 9-20 20z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/wpdev.billychandler.com\/nrmr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Membership-Responsibilites-and-Certification-of-Local-Workforce-Development-Boards-Virginia-Policy.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"568\">Membership, Responsibilities and Certification of Local Workforce Development Boards (Virginia Policy)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"file-pdf\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-file-pdf \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" color=\"#8e0b0b\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M96 0C60.7 0 32 28.7 32 64l0 384c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64l80 0 0-112c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64l176 0 0-165.5c0-17-6.7-33.3-18.7-45.3L290.7 18.7C278.7 6.7 262.5 0 245.5 0L96 0zM357.5 176L264 176c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24L240 58.5 357.5 176zM240 380c-11 0-20 9-20 20l0 128c0 11 9 20 20 20s20-9 20-20l0-28 12 0c33.1 0 60-26.9 60-60s-26.9-60-60-60l-32 0zm32 80l-12 0 0-40 12 0c11 0 20 9 20 20s-9 20-20 20zm96-80c-11 0-20 9-20 20l0 128c0 11 9 20 20 20l32 0c28.7 0 52-23.3 52-52l0-64c0-28.7-23.3-52-52-52l-32 0zm20 128l0-88 12 0c6.6 0 12 5.4 12 12l0 64c0 6.6-5.4 12-12 12l-12 0zm88-108l0 128c0 11 9 20 20 20s20-9 20-20l0-44 28 0c11 0 20-9 20-20s-9-20-20-20l-28 0 0-24 28 0c11 0 20-9 20-20s-9-20-20-20l-48 0c-11 0-20 9-20 20z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/wpdev.billychandler.com\/nrmr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NR-MR-WDB-Nomination-Form.pdf\" data-type=\"attachment\" data-id=\"567\">NR\/MR WDB Nomination Form<\/a><\/p>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-2b0d5595-b0e0-48c3-b544-ec75046082b3 accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<h3 \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-header\" \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-2b0d5595-b0e0-48c3-b544-ec75046082b3-header\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<button \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-button collapsed\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#block-2b0d5595-b0e0-48c3-b544-ec75046082b3-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"block-2b0d5595-b0e0-48c3-b544-ec75046082b3-collapse\"\r\n\t\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tMeeting Information\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-2b0d5595-b0e0-48c3-b544-ec75046082b3-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"block-2b0d5595-b0e0-48c3-b544-ec75046082b3-header\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-bs-parent=\".block-af066ce3-c790-41bf-85ac-ede51ded5535\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Individuals who plan to attend may join the meeting by Zoom within 10 minutes of the beginning of the meeting. Participants who would like to speak during the public comment period of the meeting may register in advance at&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vcwnewrivermtrogers.com\/contact\/\">https:\/\/vcwnewrivermtrogers.com\/contact\/. &nbsp;<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>Registration is optional, but does provide the moderator a list of people who want to speak. Other participants who have not registered will still be given an opportunity to speak during the public comment period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please see the following event details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Event Link:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/87046409904?pwd=eEhHdUJ2dWpZM09LSDVtdEJMNHJsZz09\">https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/87046409904?pwd=eEhHdUJ2dWpZM09LSDVtdEJMNHJsZz09<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meeting ID: 870 4640 9904<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meeting Passcode: 011772<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All guests entering the meeting will have their camera and microphone muted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The designated public comment period occurs at the beginning of each meeting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Those who have not registered in advance and would like to provide public comment can identify their intention to speak in the chat window.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When it is your turn to speak, a moderator will unmute you; each speaker will be given 3 minutes before being muted again.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participants who register in advance will be allowed to speak first.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participants will be allowed an additional opportunity to speak at this meeting prior to adjournment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"table-list\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-table-list \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" color=\"#8e0b0b\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M0 96C0 60.7 28.7 32 64 32l320 0c35.3 0 64 28.7 64 64l0 320c0 35.3-28.7 64-64 64L64 480c-35.3 0-64-28.7-64-64L0 96zm64 0l0 64 64 0 0-64-64 0zm320 0l-192 0 0 64 192 0 0-64zM64 224l0 64 64 0 0-64-64 0zm320 0l-192 0 0 64 192 0 0-64zM64 352l0 64 64 0 0-64-64 0zm320 0l-192 0 0 64 192 0 0-64z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/wpdev.billychandler.com\/nrmr\/resources\/meeting-minutes\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"185\">Meeting Minutes<\/a><\/p>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-56f80949-a35d-4bbe-b44c-569c27102fdf accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<h3 \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-header\" \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-56f80949-a35d-4bbe-b44c-569c27102fdf-header\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<button \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-button collapsed\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#block-56f80949-a35d-4bbe-b44c-569c27102fdf-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"block-56f80949-a35d-4bbe-b44c-569c27102fdf-collapse\"\r\n\t\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tRoster\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-56f80949-a35d-4bbe-b44c-569c27102fdf-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"block-56f80949-a35d-4bbe-b44c-569c27102fdf-header\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-bs-parent=\".block-af066ce3-c790-41bf-85ac-ede51ded5535\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading Header-Font\">Business Representatives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Michael Miller, Chair<br>CEO of Avolant LLC<br>475 Harkrader Street<br>Christiansburg, VA 24073<br>Phone: (540) 449-6603<br><a href=\"mailto:mbmiller2@gmail.com\">mbmiller2@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">John T. Overton<br>Director, Physician Relations &amp; Economic Development<br>Pulaski Community Hospital<br>2400 Lee Highway<br>P.O. Box 759<br>Pulaski, VA 24301<br>Phone: (540) 994-8309<br>Fax: (540) 994-8333<br><a href=\"mailto:john.overton@hcahealthcare.com\">john.overton@hcahealthcare.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kelly DeBusk, Compliance Manger<br>Appalachian Plastics<br>34001 Glove Drive<br>Glade Springs, VA 24340<br>Phone:<br><a href=\"mailto:kdebusk@appalachianplastics.com\">kdebusk@appalachianplastics.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jake Leonard, HR&amp; Training Coordinator<br>Real Performance Machinery<br>709 Powerhouse Road<br>Independence, VA 24348<br><a href=\"mailto:jleonard@rpmmachinery.com\">jleonard@rpmmachinery.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jackie Fox, Owner<br>Senior Home Share<br>311 Country Club Lane<br>Galax, VA 24333<br>Phone: (276) 238-1448<br><a href=\"mailto:jackiefox@seniorhomeshare.org\">jackiefox@seniorhomeshare.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jay Williams, Owner<br>LJ Williams Excavating<br>244 Smith Hollow Road<br>Pembroke, VA 24136<br>Phone: (540) 235-6086<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jeff Dunnack<br>GM-Supply Chain Management<br>343 E. Lee Trinkie Drive<br>Wytheville, VA<br>Phone: (276) 228-4307 ext.282<br><a href=\"mailto:jeff.dunnack@somicamerica.com\">jeff.dunnack@somicamerica.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aaron Vaughan<br>Owner<br>158 Pioneer Way #4<br>Floyd, VA 24091<br>Phone: (540) 745-7947<br><a href=\"mailto:aaron@annevaughandesigns.com\">aaron@annevaughandesigns.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thad Austin, Managing Director<br>Austin Consulting Services, LLC<br>8206 Pipers Gap Road<br>Galax, VA 24333<br>Phone: (276) 235-3432<br><a href=\"mailto:austinthad82@gmail.com\">austinthad82@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Larry Wyatt, Plant Manager<br>Innovation Millwork Technologies, LLC<br>370 Deer Valley Road<br>Chilhowie, VA 24354<br>Phone: (276) 646-8336 ext.303<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Martha Smith, HR Manager<br>Shears<br>24430 Ashley Cir<br>Bristol, VA 24201<br>Phone: (276) 591-5623<br><a href=\"mailto:martha.rasnake@gmail.com\">martha.rasnake@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kim Hernandez, Community Engagment Manager<br>Hitachi Energy<br>171 Industry Drive<br>Bland, VA 24315<br>Phone: (276) 245-8319<br><a href=\"mailto:kim.hernandez@hitachienergy.com\">kim.hernandez@hitachienergy.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading Header-Font\">Workforce Representatives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading Header-Font\">Labor<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jimmy Smith<br>NRV Central Labor Council<br>2937 Birdie Lane<br>Draper, VA 24324<br>Phone: (540) 674-5130<br><a href=\"mailto:jssmith2nd@gmail.com\">jssmith2nd@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jeff Carter<br>President USW Local 2-0002<br>610 Craghead Street Apt. 213<br>Danville, VA 24541<br>Phone: (540) 563-5022<br><a href=\"mailto:jcarter@usw.org\">jcarter@usw.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading Header-Font\">Community Based<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bryan Phipps, President &amp; CEO<br>People Incorporated of Virginia<br>1173 West Main Street<br>Abingdon, VA 24210<br>Phone: (276) 623-9000<br>Fax: (276) 628-2931<br><a href=\"mailto:bphipps@peopleinc.net\">bphipps@peopleinc.net<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mary Anne Holbrook,<br>Vice President of Development at EO<br>1096 Ole Berry Drive<br>Abingdon, VA 24210<br>Phone: (276) 525-4075<br>Fax: (276) 628-8484<br><a href=\"mailto:mholbrook@eoco.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mholbrook@eoco.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading Header-Font\"><strong>Apprenticeship<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cindy Robertson<br>Volvo<br>4881 Cougar Trail Road<br>Dublin, VA 24084<br>Phone: (540) 577-2903<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:cynthia.robertson@volvo.com\">cynthia.robertson@volvo.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading Header-Font\">Job Corps<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jordan Loupe<br>Blue Ridge Job Corps<br>245 West Main&nbsp;Street<br>Marion, VA 24354<br>Phone: (276) 780-1283<br><a href=\"mailto:loupe.jordan@jobcorps.org\">loupe.jordan@jobcorps.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading Header-Font\">Other Required Representatives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading Header-Font\">Institute of Higher Education<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Perry Hughes<br>Wytheville Community College<br>1000 East Main Street<br>Wytheville, VA 24382<br>Phone: (276) 223-4757<br><a href=\"mailto:phughes@wcc.vccs.edu\">phughes@wcc.vccs.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading Header-Font\">Adult Education<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Barry Yost<br>Mt. 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class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Christi Altizer, Human Services Manager<br>Department of Aging and&nbsp;Rehabilitation Services<br>207 Abingdon Place<br>Abingdon, VA 24211<br>Phone: (276) 525-6273<br>Fax: (276) 676-5515<br><a href=\"mailto:christi.altizer@dars.virginia.gov\">christi.altizer@dars.virginia.gov<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading Header-Font\">TANF<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vicky Collins, Director<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Radford City Department of Social Services<br>928 West Main Street<br>Radford, VA 24141<br>Phone: 540-731-3663<br><a href=\"mailto:victoria.c.collins@dss.virginia.gov\">victoria.c.collins@dss.virginia.gov<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading Header-Font\">State Employment Service<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Christina Lowe, Manager<br>Virginia Employment Commission<br>100 E Main Street<br>Wytheville, VA 24382<br>Phone: (276) 613-0066<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fax: 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