Talent Shortages in the Workforce Pool
Talent shortages are frustrating to employers but with 10 million unemployed in the United States, is there really a shortage of talent or are skills gaps the underlying issue? The […]
Why Leadership Training?
Contrary to the opinion of many, leaders are not born; they are made. And they are made by hard effort, which is the price we must all pay for success. […]
Valley Today: Get Yourself a Workforce Coach
We pre-recorded today’s conversation via Zoom to learn about the new Workforce Coach available from Workforce Solutions at Laurel Ridge Community College.
The Pandemic Didn’t Stop This High School Grad from Fast-Tracking His Career
Clarke County Man Beats the Odds and Finds a New Career Through Training with Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions Luis Camacho-Bruno is so much happier pursuing his trades education than he […]
Powell’s Plumbing Growing Their Own Workforce Through FastForward Credential Grant
Usually, plumbers are the ones making house calls. But, one evening a week, a professional comes to Powell’s Plumbing in Winchester to provide instruction to 11 employees. It’s all part […]
Grow Your Own Workforce
The pandemic and economic crisis have brought about incredible change in such a short amount of time, affecting workplaces worldwide. For employers, new and evolving challenges result in a high […]
Mechatronics Program: Start or Enhance Skills in Advanced Manufacturing
Jobs in manufacturing are experiencing rapid advancements in technology sparking the rise of ‘smart’ connected work environments and the need for a highly-skilled workforce. Our mechatronics program can teach you […]
Pandemic Job Loss Opens Door to Exciting New Career
Like many people around the U.S., Angel Ortiz of Remington lost his job at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Luckily for Ortiz, he was able to turn this setback […]
Looking Ahead, Together Webinar
Local businesses report on COVID-19 impact, recovery initiatives, and reset strategy Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions recently administered a survey to local businesses to determine the impact of COVID-19 on their […]
Fall Brings Change
There’s something really special about, fall isn’t it? Whether it’s the wooly scarves, bright foliage, or the anticipation of the fast-approaching holiday season, people just seem to absolutely love this […]