Hampton Roads Workforce Council

One Region.
One Workforce.
One Economy.

We connect the people of the 757 to meaningful careers — and connect employers to the talent that powers Hampton Roads, from the shipyards to healthcare, maritime to advanced manufacturing.

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Funded by the U.S. Department of Labor · Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) · Equal Opportunity Employer/Program

Start Here

Choose your path

The Hampton Roads Workforce Council serves three core audiences — each with a dedicated team and tailored, no-cost services.

Job Seekers

Find your next career

Free training, coaching, and job placement across the 757 — at no cost to you.

Career coaching & résumé help
Paid training in high-demand fields
Direct connections to hiring employers

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Employers

Build your workforce

Talent pipelines, hiring events, and no-cost recruiting support for Hampton Roads businesses.

Candidate sourcing & screening
Customized training partnerships
On-the-job training funding

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Veterans & Special Populations

Serving those who served

Specialized employment support for veterans, military spouses, and priority populations.

Veteran-priority job placement
Skills translation & credentialing
Wraparound support services

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Our Impact

Measurable results for the 757

A live Impact Dashboard tracks the outcomes that matter — placements, employers served, training completions, and wage gains — updated every quarter.

12,480+ Job seekers placed

1,850+ Employers served

6,300+ Training completions

$9,200 Avg. annual wage gain

Figures shown are illustrative — powered by a CMS-editable Impact Dashboard your staff can update each quarter.

What We Do

Programs that power the region

From maritime and infrastructure training to youth pathways and employer services, HRWC runs the programs that keep Hampton Roads working.

Virginia Career Works — Hampton Roads

Your regional network of career centers for job search, training, and support services.

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Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center

Dedicated career support for veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses.

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NextGen Pathways

Education, training, and career pathways for young adults entering the workforce.

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Regional Maritime Training System

Building the skilled maritime and shipbuilding talent pipeline for the 757 and beyond.

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Regional Infrastructure Training System

Preparing workers for careers in construction, transportation, and the skilled trades.

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Business Services

Enhancing employer operations and profitability through recruiting and training support.

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Employers & Partners

Let’s build your workforce

Tell us what you’re hiring for. Our business services team connects Hampton Roads employers with screened, job-ready talent — at no cost to you.

757.314.2370
[email protected]
999 Waterside Drive, Suite 1314, Norfolk, VA 23510

One Region.
One Workforce.
One Economy.