May 2008 - The SkillSource Group, Inc. Announces... third year of its Northern Virginia Educating Youth Through Employment (EYE) Program. Click here to read the press release.
In September 2007, A Report of the Governor's Health Reform Commission. Within the Workforce Chapter, the Commission noted the successful work of the Northern Virginia SkillSource Center regarding the longterm healthcare workforce shortage in Northern Virginia. Refer to pages 43-49 of this Report. Click here to access the full Report.
November 2, 2007 - The SkillSource Group, Inc. President and CEO David Hunn Gave This Presentation to HR Leadership Forum Click here to view the presentation.
Also, to link to HR Leadership Forum website.
August 14, 2007 – Northern Virginia Workforce Investment Board Announces Release of In-Depth Study to Assess the Impact of Workforce and Economic Development Resulting from Base Realignment
The SkillSource Group, Inc. (SSG), the nonprofit entity of the Northern Virginia Workforce Investment Board (NVWIB), has completed an extensive 18-month study to examine how the 2005 Congressionally-mandated Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) recommendations will affect workforce and economic development in and around Fort Belvoir and Quantico Marine Base, both located in the Northern Virginia Workforce Area. Click here to read more.
May 26, 2006 - Direct Care Workers Honored in Fairfax County
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will proclaim the week of June 12 as "Direct Care Workers Week," to recognize the importance of those who provide direct care on a long-term basis to our community's seniors and adults with disabilities. The proclamation will be considered at the Board's June 5 meeting. Click here to read more.
December 22, 2005 – The SkillSource Group Inc. (SSG), the nonprofit entity of the Northern Virginia Workforce Investment Board (NVWIB), will hold a press conference on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 to announce multiple workforce grant awards totaling $327,000 to fifteen (15) Northern Virginia faith and community based organizations. Read more in the press release.
Local Workforce Investment Boards Collaborate To Create New Northern Virginia Labor Market Information System -- The Northern Virginia Workforce Investment Board (NVWIB) and the Alexandria/Arlington Workforce Investment Board have announced the creation of a new Northern Virginia Labor Market Information System. This new Internet-based information system will provide fresh and updated business hiring, labor market information and employment trends for regional businesses and jobseekers throughout the Northern Virginia labor market. Read more in the press release.
FP for Faith and Community-based Organizations September 26, 2005 - The SkillSource Group Inc. (SSG), the nonprofit entity of the Northern Virginia Workforce Investment Board (NVWIB), announced the availability of a Request For Proposals to award competitive grants of $5,000 to $25,000 to small Northern Virginia faith and community-based organizations (FBCOs) that serve local jobseekers facing employment barriers. It is anticipated that total grants awarded will be $315,000. Read the press release. Go to the FCBO section for more details.
July 2005 The SkillSource Group Inc., (SSG), the nonprofit entity of the Northern Virginia Workforce Investment Board, has received grant funding from the U.S. Department of Labor to strengthen and build new relationships between the Northern Virginia Workforce System, area businesses and faith and community based organizations througout the region. Read the press release by clicking here ...
THE SKILLSOURCE GROUP INC. ANNOUNCES SECOND YEAR GRANT AWARD FROM THE HERB BLOCK FOUNDATION
June 2005 Governor Warner's Announcement of the Virginia Career Readiness Certificate.
Read the latest NVWIB press release announcing the distribution of Public Service Annoucements to regional television stations highlighting Governor Warner's announcement of the Virginia Career Readiness Certificate.
May 2005 NVWIB Announces Election of New Officers for 2005-2007.
The Northern Virginia Workforce Investment Board of Directors (NVWIB) has elected a new slate of senior private sector officials to serve as Board Officers for the next two years. Read more in the press release.
April 2005 Virginia Career Readiness Certificate
NVWIB announces the distribution of Public Service Annoucements to regional television stations highlighting Governor Warner's announcement of the Virginia Career Readiness Certificate. Read more in the press release.
April 2005 Click here to view the Spring 2005 Prince William One-Stop Newsletter
March 2005 Local Workforce Investment Boards Collaborate To Create New Northern Virginia Labor Market Information System
The Northern Virginia Workforce Investment Board (NVWIB) and the Alexandria/Arlington Workforce Investment Board have announced the creation of a new Northern Virginia Labor Market Information System. This new Internet-based information system will provide fresh and updated business hiring, labor market information and employment trends for regional businesses and jobseekers throughout the Northern Virginia labor market. Read more in the press release.
December 2004 Local Workforce Investment Boards Collaborate To Create New Northern Virginia Labor Market Information System
The Northern Virginia Workforce Investment Board (NVWIB) and the Alexandria/Arlington Workforce Investment Board have announced the creation of a new Northern Virginia Labor Market Information System. This new Internet-based information system will provide fresh and updated business hiring, labor market information and employment trends for regional businesses and jobseekers throughout the Northern Virginia labor market. Read more in the press release.
November 2004 Focus Group Report: Developed by the Working Group of the Northern VA Health Care Workforce Alliance
In 2003, the Northern Virginia Health Care Workforce Alliance was formed. The Alliance's charge is to take action that will effect change in the delivery of health care services and to become a model for the nation in addressing the increasing demand for quality health care services. We are doing this through collaborative action with business, education, and other stakeholders. The Alliance is addressing tomorrow's problem of the increasing demand for the industry's services that will require a steady supply of skilled workers - today. Read the report here
STATUS UPDATE! NVWIB Receives $75,000 Performance Incentive Award From Virginia Workforce Council
On October 18, 2004, the Virginia Workforce Council awarded $75,000 to the Northern Virginia Workforce Investment Board for Exemplary Performance in the conduct of its activities. The NVWIB was one of two Workforce Areas in Virginia to achieve this distinction. 2004 Exemplary Performance and Local Coordination Monetary Incentive Award. Read the Application by clicking here. (PDF format, make take a while to download) Read the Press Release.
June 2004 -- The Northern Virginia Workforce Investment Board and the Fairfax County Long Term Care Coordinating Council signed a Memorandum of Agreement on Wednesday, June 9, 2004, establishing a strong collaboration between these two organizations. Bob Rogers, Chairman of the Northern Virginia Workforce Investment Board and President/CEO of The Chesapeake Center and Eileen Dohmann, the Chairman of the Long Term Care Coordinating Council, signed the MOA for both organizations. View Photos and more information.
June 2004--SkillSource Group Announces Foundation Grant Award of $25,000 from the Herb Block Foundation
The SkillSource Group, Inc. of Vienna, Virginia announces a new grant award from the Herb Block Foundation of $25,000 to provide a Workforce Essentials Skills program at the Falls Church SkillSource Center. Up to 60 adults will be served through this initiative. Read the press release by clicking here
June 2004 -- A new regional partnership becomes official this week to help recruit, train and retain the workforce needed to provide direct care for Northern Virginia’s growing population of seniors and adults with disabilities. Read the press release.
June 2004 -- David Hunn, the Executive Director of the Northern Virginia Workforce Investment Board was the Commencement Speaker for the Arlington County Public Schools General Education Development Program on June 22, 2004, with the ceremony held at Washington-Lee High School. Read his comments to the graduates by downloading the PDF file here.
SkillSource Group Announces Foundation Grant Award of $25,000 from the Herb Block Foundation
The SkillSource Group, Inc. of Vienna, Virginia announces a new grant award from the Herb Block Foundation of $25,000 to provide a Workforce Essentials Skills program at the Falls Church SkillSource Center. Up to 60 adults will be served through this initiative. Read the press release by clicking here
The SkillSource Group, Inc. Partners with Sallie Mae to Create The Northern Virginia Career Skills Loan Program. Read the Press Release.
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