T R A I N I N G TO DAY ’S W O R K F O R C E

F O R TO M O R R O W ’S E CO N O M Y

Opportunity Inc.500 East Plume Street

Suite 700

Norfolk, VA 23510

757-314-2370

Youth Career Center of Hampton RoadsPembroke Mall

4554 Virginia Beach Blvd., Suite 990

Virginia Beach, VA 23462

757-233-8686

Virtual Services www.opp-inc.org

www.myyouthcareercenter.org

OppInc. One-Stop Workforce Centers

NorfolkCircle East Office Building

861 Glenrock Road, Suite 100

Norfolk, VA 23502

757-461-7537

FranklinPaul D. Camp Community College

100 North College Drive

Franklin, VA 23851

757-569-6070

E M P O W E R I N G O U R W O R K F O R C E

G R O W I N G O U R E CO N O M Y

About Opportunity Inc.Opportunity Inc. is the staff organization for the Hampton Roads Workforce

Development Board, serving eight localities in South and Western Hampton Roads.

The organization is charged with developing strategies and programs that support

the needs of business and industry for a workforce that is skilled, capable, and able to

meet the demands of the 21st Century workplace.

Our VisionHampton Roads will have a workforce that is “second to none,” of sufficient quantity

to meet employer demand and equipped with the skills that support the expansion

of the region’s economy. The region will benefit from varied, plentiful and high quality

employment opportunities because of the capability and talent of its workforce.

Our MissionWe are committed to the development and implementation of a system that will

equip the existing and emerging workforce in Hampton Roads to meet the needs of

the current business community; attract high-quality employment to the region; and

support new, high-growth, innovative enterprises.

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2014 was a year of transition for Opportunity Inc.—bringing new and exciting

opportunities to further our mission to make Hampton Roads’ workforce

second to none.

On September 1, our president and CEO, Judy Begland, stepped down

after 11 years of outstanding service, and Shawn Avery took over the

helm. Shawn previously served as Senior Manager of Development and

Community Affairs at Opportunity Inc. Most recently, he held the position

of Vice President for the Peninsula Council for Workforce Development,

providing leadership for the Council’s Private / Public Partnership division,

including business and industry relations and industry sector activities,

educational initiatives and career pathway development. Shawn brings a

wealth of experience and talent to Opportunity Inc.

With regional employment improving but still below its pre-recession levels,

workforce development has never been more important. Opportunity Inc. has

been and will continue to be a key contributor to our region’s and Virginia’s

economic health and vitality.

In the months to come, we look forward to expanding our efforts to engage

more job seekers and continue to meet the needs of new and existing

businesses alike. Additionally, through our LAUNCH Hampton Roads initiative,

we will continue to nurture the next generation of entrepreneurs and look

forward to many new start-ups taking root in our region.

As always, we want to express our deepest gratitude to all who support and

further our efforts to cultivate a talented, skilled workforce that meets the

needs of regional businesses. Together, with your input and collaboration,

we are empowering today’s workforce for tomorrow’s economy.

M E S S AG E F R O M

O P P O R T U N I T Y I N C .

B OA R D C H A I R ,

U T E H E I D E N R E I C H

ANNUAL

REPORT

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OppInc. One-Stop Workforce Centers offer a comprehensive range of services to help

job seekers find employment. Services provided through the Workforce Centers are

funded through the U.S. Department of Labor, so there’s never a charge.

In October 2013, the flagship One-Stop Workforce Center in Norfolk moved to new

space within the same building on Glenrock Road. The move provided

much-needed upgrades for the computer resource center and training rooms.

The program year was a busy one for the OppInc. One-Stop Workforce Centers, with

11,000 customers making over 42,000 visits. Services received during the year include:

• Career Exploration

• Skills Assessments

• Job Search Assistance

• Job Referrals

• Résumé Assistance

• Workshops for:

• Résumé writing

• Networking skills

• Interview techniques

• Computer skills

• And more…

51% HEALTHCARE

14% INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

8% ALL OTHER

7% TRANSPORTATION/WAREHOUSING

6% ENTREPRENEURSHIP

T R A I N I N G

B Y I N D U S T R Y

100% TOTAL

3% ACCOUNTING/BUSINESS/ADMINISTRATIVE/LEGAL

3% MANUFACTURING

3% TEACHING

5% CONSTRUCTION

A M O N G C U S TO M E R S W H O R E C E I V E D T R A I N I N G

O R I N T E N S I V E C A R E E R S E R V I C E S , 330 F O U N D

E M P LOY M E N T AT A N AV E R AG E WAG E O F $28,746.

S E R V I N G J O B S E E K E R S T R A I N I N G F O R I N - D E M A N D J O B SMore than 600 customers received funding for job skills training in

high-demand occupations at over 20 area educational intuitions.

OppInc. Customers520

ONE-STOP SERVICES

”“ Two years ago I was laid off after 19 years with a company. It was

one of the toughest challenges of my life. Had it not been for your

rapid-response team, I could never have overcome that obstacle.

Now, I am proud to say, I am a graduate of a certified LPN program,

all because of Opportunity Inc. I am working 36 to 48 hours a week,

with very good starting pay! — Terry L. Maness

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Program Year 2013 was the second of a highly successful, four-year, $5.0 million

grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to provide advanced healthcare education,

training and job placement assistance.

Over 100 participants completed their degrees in registered nursing, practicalg g d

nursing, surgical technology or one of a half dozen other healthcare specialties. one of a half dozen other healthcare sp

Sixty-five customers found employment at an average wage of nearly $40,000.employment at an average wage of nearly $40

This year saw Opportunity Inc. spread its entrepreneurship wings with

“Launch Hampton Roads,” a nearly $2 million initiative funded under the

U.S. Department of Labor’s Workforce Innovation Fund.

Over the program year, 195 participants were enrolled in the program,

completing an intensive start-up boot camp at Old Dominion

University’s Business Gateway, Tidewater Community College or the

College of William & Mary. Each received training in: business planning;

accounting; finance and credit;

and sales and marketing.

Of the first 26 entrepreneurs

who graduated the program,

an impressive 88 percent

started their own businesses.

I N S P I R I N G E N T R E P R E N E U R S H I P

I N H A M P TO N R OA D S

B R I D G I N G T H E R E G I O N ’S H E A LT H C A R E

W O R K F O R C E G A P S

Here are some of the standout new businesses startedby LAUNCH graduates:

Wayne Howard – Veterans Supporting You, Inc. Global business specializing in consulting and coaching services with executive

leadership team from military, business, and government.

Jerome Patrick – CREATVBRAND

Brand invention strategist providing branding invention and creative services.

Jeff Spencer – The Knowledge Group LLC

Consultant specialists in multimedia development for communications,

education and training.

Program Year2013-2014 LAUNCHHampton Roads Business Start-UpProgram

EntrepreneursEnrolled inLAUNCH

195

Graduates have already starteda business

23

LAUNCHGraduates

26

Jerome Patrick Wayne Howard

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Business Start-Up Program

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ONE-STOP SERVICES

This message has particular relevance to Hampton Roads, which has an above-average

number of people with associates degrees and some college or certifications.

Advanced Manufacturing – Mechatronicsanced g – M

Mechatronics—the combination of mechanical, electrical and computer systems in aonics—the comb mechanical, electrical and computer system

manufacturing environment—is the basis for much of advanced manufacturing today. vironme asis for much of advanced manufacturi

Opportunity Inc.’s goal is to develop a career pathway from high school to bachelor’s .’s goal is to eer pathway from high school to

degree for people wanting a career in advanced manufacturing.ople wanti ed manufacturing.

Opportunity Inc. completed several mechatronics-related initiatives in Program nc. completed several m

Year 2013-2014:

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond/Opportunity Inc.Focus Group SessionsOn February 18, 2014, Opportunity Inc. hosted three focus group meetings

on behalf of economists from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond to

discuss best practices for human capital development, from early career

exploration through high school completion and adult training or retraining.

More than 30 industry and education leaders participated in the event.

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This was an exciting year for business services—pursuing projects to support our s an exciting year fo ervices—pursuing projects to support

advanced manufacturing industry sector, hosting signature events and administering ced ma ctor, hosting signature events and admini

several special grants.al speci

S I G N AT U R E G R A N TS

S I G N AT U R E E V E N TS

S E R V I N G E M P LOY E R W O R K F O R C E M P LOY E O R C E N E E D S

Opportunity Inc. administered three special grants:

Rapid Response Assistance Program for Veterans Employment – An 18-month,

$250K grant to provide veterans with workforce services leading to careers in

information technology, advanced manufacturing and transportation.

WIA Incentive Award for Local Coordination – a $50K grant to further advanced

manufacturing training and build career pathways in Mechatronics.

Business Services Capacity Building Initiative – a $50K grant that was used for

gathering data and intelligence related to economic trends and employer needs

for the purpose of revamping Opportunity Inc.’s Business Services strategy.ff

The Hidden STEM Economy

On October 18, 2014, Opportunity Inc., Virginia Beach Economic

Development and Virginia Beach City Public Schools partnered De

bring in Brookings Institution Scholar Dr. Jonathan Rothwell, to bri

or of “The Hidden STEM Economy.” Over 120 educators,author

ess leaders and policymakers attended.busine

“ “

Workers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields play a direct role in driving economic growth. Yet […] policymakers have mainly focused on supporting workers with at least a bachelor’s (BA) degree, overlooking a strong potential workforce of those with less than a BA Jonathan Rothwell

· Contracted with Old Dominion University to prepare an 11-mContracted with Old Dominion University to prepare an 11-module

Foundations of Mechatronics program to be taught in local highf Mechatronics program to be taught in local high

schools. Curriculum materials were completed in fall 2013 and lum materials were completed in fall

provided to area school districts at no cchool districts at no charge.

· In summer 2014, held two-day Summer Mechatronics Workshop

for Teachers. The program provided an overview of the Fundamentalsff

of Mechatronics course. Ten teachers received instruction and all the

materials necessary to intersperse the coursework in their existing

classes as a teaching tool.

· In fall 2013, Tidewater Community College began offering classes in

its entry-level Mechatronics certification course, developed in

partnership with Opportunity Inc.

· In December 2013, Virginia Beach City Public Schools announced a dual

enrollment program in advanced manufacturing, which was developed

with assistance from Opportunity Inc. Students earn college credit at

TCC toward six manufacturing-related certifications.

Teachers work on a lab project during a two-day mechatronics workshop

BUSINESS

SERVICES

Junior Achievement “Be Entrepreneurial” Competition

Young adults from Opportunity Inc.’s year-round programs pitched to local

business experts, “Shark Tank” style. First place team members each

received a $500 scholarship; second-place winners each received

$200 scholarships. Ideas included:

• Prescription glasses with a built-in GPS

• Solar-generated cabinets that power appliances

• A bottle that continuously flavors your water

• A STEM-themed gym for childrenNSU Science & Technology Education Preparation (STEP) ProgramMembers of Opportunity Inc.’s year-round youth programs were invited to a two-week

residential summer program to conduct research with faculty members.

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Opportunity Inc.’s Youth Programs enjoyed another banner year, serving 489

young people through 11 different programs. Participants received:

• Financial literacy education

• College immersion experiences

• Dual enrollment opportunities

• Paid work experiences

In addition to year-round youth programs, Opportunity Inc. sponsors a variety

of summer activities focused on STEM careers and entrepreneurship, including:

• Environmental Science

• Computer “App” Development

• Entrepreneurship

S E R V I N G H A M P TO N R OA D S’ YO U T H

STEM iBook Summer Camp

Six student teams presented their STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering

or Math) business idea or product to a group of business leaders using Mac

computers and Apple iBook Author.

The program taught students entrepreneurship, business plan development,

résumé writing and proper product/idea execution.

YOUTH PROGRAMS

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2013 - 2014 F I N A N C I A L O V E R V I E W

– Department of Labor – Dislocated Worker

TOTAL | $6,529,229

antBusiness Services Gra $9,000

WIA Incentive Grant $19,262

utionsPrivate/Other Contribu $45,000se GrantVeteran Rapid Respons $200,599

Entrepreneurship Grant

H-1B Healthcare Grant

Department of

Labor – Adult

Department of

Labor – Youth

$2,466,169

$1,815,452

$957,177

$569,190

$447,380

Youth Career Center

Opportunity Inc.’s Youth Career Center of

Hampton Roads, located at the Pembroke

Mall in Virginia Beach, provides career

guidance and workplace readiness

skills training to anyone age 14-21. The

Center provides a variety of career development workshops, emplooyer networking

opportunities, practical experience fairs, and much more.

Throughout the year over 12,000 youth were served through moree than 100 Youth

Career Center programs.

Summer Immersion Programs

Over 100 Hampton Roads youths spent their summer networking wwith small-business

owners, touring an engineering structure, solving an identity-theftt mystery, creating

works of art and responding as emergency workers in a simulated hurricane disaster.

The Youth Career Center hosted six summer programs:

• Mad About Science • Careers in Engineering

• The Next Big CEO • 911: Whaat’s Your Emergency?

• Get a Clue Before Somebody Gets You • Careers in the Arts

Youth Career Center’s Teen Summer Opportunnity Fair

The Youth Career Center demonstrated its commitment to helpingg youth obtain

meaningful work experiences with its second annual Teen Summer Opportunity Fair. O P P O R T U N I T Y I N C . W O U L D L I K E TO AC K N O W L E D G E

T H E F O L LO W I N G PA R T N E R S F O R T H E I R G E N E R O U S

F I N A N C I A L S U P P O R T F O R I TS P R O G R A M S .

SPOTLIGHT

ON: Opportunity Inc.’s job placement and career training services

were shown to have a benefit/cost ratio of 3.9-to-1, meaning

benefits derived from these programs were almost four times

greater than the cost required to generate those benefits.

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2013 - 2014 H A M P TO N R OA D S W O R K F O R C E D E V E LO P M E N T B OA R D 2013 - 2014 YO U T H CO U N C I L

Chair Mr. Jeffrey W. Ainslie

The Ainslie Group

Vice-Chair Dr. Elsie Barnes

Norfolk State University

Ms. Sean Beslow

Virginia Job Corps

Ms. Barbara Brinson

City of Virginia Beach Youth

Opportunities Office

Mr. Thomas Calhoun

Norfolk Federation of Teachers

Ms. Tammy Carlson

Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast

Mr. David K. Edwards

W R Systems, Ltd.

Ms. Renee Ricks Felts

Paul D. Camp Community College

Ms. Linda Filippi

Tidewater Youth Services Commission

Ms. Kim Garrett

Wells Fargo Bank

Ms. Alice L. Jones

Old Dominion University

Dr. Pat Konopnicki

Virginia Beach City Public Schools

Mr. Corey McCray

The Pruden Center for Industry

Ms. Mary McGovern

Divaris Real Estate, Inc.

Ms. Martha Razor

WHRO

Ms. Aisha Sabur-Jarvis

Portsmouth Redevelopment

& Housing Authority

Ms. Janice Walton

Parent Representative

Mr. Kevin Will

Junior Achievement of Greater

Hampton Roads

Ms. Yvette V. Young

Urban League of Hampton Roads, Inc.

Chair Ute Heidenreich, Esq.

TowneBank

Vice-Chair Mr. William L. Nusbaum, Esq.

Williams Mullen Law Firm

Mr. Jeffrey W. Ainslie

The Ainslie Group

Mr. John Andrews

City of Norfolk

Dr. Elsie M. Barnes

Norfolk State University

Mr. John E. Barrett, III

Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center

Mr. William Bell

Newport News Shipbuilding

Ms. Theresa Bryant

Tidewater Community College

Mr. Hosey Burgess

Virginia Employment Commission

Mr. Thomas Calhoun

Norfolk Federation of Teachers

Mr. John A. Canfield

Caroga Resources LLC

Mr. Andy Chapman

Ashland Hercules Water

Technologies

Dr. Paul W. Conco

Paul D. Camp Community College

Mr. James P. Councill, III

Councill Financial Concepts

Mr. William W. Crow

Virginia Ship Repair Association

Ms. Cindy Curtis

City of Virginia Beach

Mr. Richard Dean

Smithfield Packing Company

Mr. Joseph M. Donnelly

Donnelly Real Properties, LLC

Dr. Larry Dotolo

Virginia Tidewater Consortium for

Higher Education

Mr. Mark Dreyfus

ECPI University

Mr. Sande Dukas

Controls Corp of America

Mr. David K. Edwards

W R Systems, Ltd.

Mr. Stephen Fuschetti

Gannett Media Technologies

International

Mr. Donald Goldberg

Goldberg Consulting, LLC

Mr. Darryl W. Gosnell

Hampton Roads Economic

Development Alliance

Rev. Dr. Kirk T. Houston, Sr.

Norfolk School Board

Mr. Anthony Kearney

Virginia Department for Aging

and Rehabilitative Services

Ms. Clarissa McAdoo

Suffolk Redevelopment and

Housing Authority

Ms. Carol McCormack

United Way of South

Hampton Roads

Ms. Mary D. McGovern

Divaris Real Estate, Inc.

Ms. Delceno C. Miles

The Miles Agency

Ms. BarBara Murphy

AARP Senior Community Service

Employment Program

Ms. Lisa T. Perry

Isle of Wight County

Mr. Ron Ritter

On Point, LLC

Ms. Jacquelyn Scott

City of Portsmouth

Mr. Bryan K. Stephens

Hampton Roads Chamber of

Commerce

Dr. David Stuckwisch

Portsmouth Public Schools

Ms. Edith White

Urban League of Hampton Roads

Mr. Tom Winter

Norfolk Southern Corporation

Mr. James Wofford

MacArthur Center

Mr. Steven C. Wright

Chesapeake Economic

Development

Mr. Larry H. Young

Eastern Virginia Labor Federation/

AFL-CIO