Opportunity Inc. One-Stop Workforce Center Employer Orientation Resources that make Hampton Roads...

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 jrondeau@hamptonroadsworks.org

Whitney Kelso, Business Services Assistant757-461-7537 ext. 366wkelso@hamptonroadsworks.org

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