Virginia Career Works Central Region

“Mastering the Interview” Workshop
2021-12-03 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Life Skills Institute, 2323 Memorial Ave., Lynchburg, VA, 24501, United States
Who is this for?
This workshop is designed for those who are going into a job interview and are anxious about saying the right things and making a good impression on the interviewers. It is for those who want to present with self-confidence and become the prime candidate over & above everyone else competing for the job.
What will you learn?
This workshop will teach you what to do before the interview to best prepare yourself, as well as how to conduct yourself during the interview. It will teach you how to anticipate the questions you will be asked, and the answers you will give. It will teach you how to present your strengths & weaknesses, your attributes & qualities, and your skillsets in such a way that they can’t help but consider you for the job. It will teach you how to present yourself.
Through activities such as “Create Your Own Stories” and handouts which include current mock interview questions & great tips on what to do and not to do in a job interview, you will learn how to answer behavioral & situation-based questions, how to turn your weaknesses into strengths by your answers, and how to totally impress the interviewers to land your second interview, and ultimately the job. This workshop will help you stand out from the other candidates.
For more information or to reserve your spot, contact Jeff Bennett: 434-283-5183 / Email: jeff.bennett@vcwcentral.com

“Success in the Workplace: Soft Skills”
2021-12-01 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Life Skills Institute, 2323 Memorial Ave., Lynchburg, VA, 24501, United States
Who is this for?
This workshop is designed for those who need to learn the importance of developing and improving their soft skills. It is for those who are struggling to land the second interview due to something they may not be aware of causing them to not make that good first impression on the interviewers. It is for those who want to know the most important aspects that employers are looking for in an employee. It is for those who want to become the best employee they can be. This workshop is for those who do NOT believe they need a workshop in soft skills!
What will you learn?
This workshop will teach you the top 9 soft skills that are in demand according to employers since COVID (current as of the year 2021). It will teach you the definitions of the soft skills and how to develop & improve them in your life.
Through activities such as “Hard vs. Soft Skills”, “Drawing Bugs”, & “$86,400”, along with great facilitated discussion, you will learn the importance of soft skills in the workplace, how to make a good first impression at your job interview, and hopefully secure employment, as well as position yourself for advancement & promotions at your place of employment.
For more information or to reserve your spot, contact Jeff Bennett: 434-283-5183 / Email: jeff.bennett@vcwcentral.com

CVPDC Hiring Event
2021-11-18 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Virginia Career Works Lynchburg Center, 3125 Odd Fellows Road, Lynchburg, VA, 24501
The Virginia Career Works Lynchburg Center will host a hiring event for the Central Virginia Planning District Commission (CVPDC) on November 18 from Noon – 3PM. The address of our center is 3125 Odd Fellows Road in Lynchburg.
CVPDC is recruiting for the following positions: Regional Planner, Landfill Equipment Operator, Mechanic 1 (Automotive), and Landfill Maintenance Worker.
Applicants must be fully registered in the Virginia Workforce Connection – vawc.virginia.gov – and have an interview time slot to be seen. Applicants must call 434-947-2374 to schedule an interview.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE HIRING EVENT FLYER

Lynchburg City Schools Hiring Event
2021-11-17 13:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | VA Career Works- Lynchburg Center, 3125 Odd Fellows Road, Lynchburg, VA
The Virginia Career Works Lynchburg Center will host a hiring event for Lynchburg City Schools on November 17, from 1PM until 6PM. The address of our center is 3125 Odd Fellows Road in Lynchburg. The event is free and all job seekers are encouraged to attend!
Positions that will be filled through this event include Substitute Teachers, School Nurse, Health Services Support – Tracer, Clinic Assistant, Therapeutic Educational Assistant, School Secretary, Substitute Nurse, Safety Manager, Instructional Assistant, Operations Manager, Payroll and Benefits Specialist, Bus Driver Trainee, and Bus Assistant.
Applicants must be fully registered in the Virginia Workforce Connection – vawc.virginia.gov – and have an interview time slot to be seen. Applicants must call 434-947-2374 to schedule an interview.
Click Here to View Our Flyer and Learn More!

Generation Solutions Hiring Event
2021-11-16 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virginia Career Works Lynchburg Center, 3125 Odd Fellows Road, Lynchburg, VA, 24501
The Virginia Career Works Lynchburg Center will host a hiring event for Generation Solutions on November 16 from 10AM – 1PM. The address of our center is 3125 Odd Fellows Road in Lynchburg.
Home Health Aides, Companions, and Live-In Caregivers will be hired at this event.
Applicants must be fully registered in the Virginia Workforce Connection – vawc.virginia.gov – and have an interview time slot to be seen. Applicants must call 434-947-2374 to schedule an interview.
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J.Crew Hiring Event
2021-10-27 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | VA Career Works- Lynchburg Center, 3125 Odd Fellows Road, Lynchburg, VA
The Virginia Career Works Lynchburg Center will host a hiring event for J.Crew on October 27 from 10AM – 2PM. The address of our center is 3125 Odd Fellows Road in Lynchburg.
Temporary full-time and part-time Warehouse Associates will be hired at this event through Elwood Staffing. The hourly pay for 1st shift positions is $14. Hourly pay for 2nd shift positions is $15.
Applicants must be fully registered in the Virginia Workforce Connection – vawc.virginia.gov – and have an interview time slot to be seen. Applicants must call 434-947-2374 to schedule an interview.

LWDA VII - Council of Chief Local Elected Officials Meeting
2021-10-22 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Central Virginia Planning District Commission, 828 Main Street 12th Floor, Lynchburg, VA, 24502, United States
The Council of Chief Local Elected Officials for Local Workforce Development Area (LWDA) VII will meet Thursday, Oct. 21 at 4 p.m. at the Central Virginia Planning District Commission (828 Main Street, 12th Floor; Lynchburg, VA 24504).
Nat Marshall, chair of the Central Virginia Workforce Development Board, will provide an overall picture of the current workforce situation.
The council will also have some specific action items to vote on:

Approve the Local Plan that can be found on our website here: https://vcwcentralregion.com/wp-content/uploads/CVWDB-Local-Plan-090821.pdf
Approve the Budget
Approve a proposed WDB member (*the new Old Dominion Job Corp Center Director, Bryan Lyttle)
Any other items raised by the chair, Treney Tweedy

Central Virginia Workforce Development Board Meeting
2021-07-13 | West Room of the Drysdale Student Center, University of Lynchburg, 1501 Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg, VA, 24501, United States
The Central Virginia Workforce Development Board will meet in person on Tuesday July 13, 2021 at 3 p.m. in the West Room of the Drysdale Student Center at the University of Lynchburg. A virtual attendance option will be available through Microsoft Teams; however, board members who attend virtually will not be counted toward our quorum and will not be able to vote on any action that comes before the body.
The purpose of this meeting will be to complete a Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, and Threat (SWOT) Analysis of our local workforce system. While this analysis is a state-mandated requirement of our local planning process, this exercise will give us an opportunity to review the post-pandemic landscape of our labor market and identify areas of focus for our future work.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE AGENDA
MICROSOFT TEAMS LINK:
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZWY3M2JiMjYtMDZjOC00ZDI5LTk3MjEtYzU4ZTg1MDZkNzY0%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%229f24517d-5a31-40c7-9e70-9dd2c8def0db%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22038d5f7f-d599-40ee-8c2a-fe339ebc44df%22%7d
CALL-IN NUMBER:434-338-7731
PHONE CONFERENCE ID: 663 100 557#

Central Virginia Workforce Development Board Meeting
2021-06-22 | VA
The Central Virginia Workforce Development Board will meet in person at the University of Lynchburg on Tuesday June 22, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. The meeting will take place in the West Room of the Drysdale Student Center (Third Floor).
For those who wish to attend virtually, a Microsoft Teams link and call-in information are included below.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE MEETING AGENDA
MICROSOFT TEAMS MEETING LINK: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MDRjOGYxYzUtNGJhMS00M2Y5LTg1NTMtMzc3MDViMzMwMTFi%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%229f24517d-5a31-40c7-9e70-9dd2c8def0db%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22038d5f7f-d599-40ee-8c2a-fe339ebc44df%22%7d
Or call in (audio only)
(434) 338-7731
Phone Conference ID: 778 311 171#

Central Virginia Workforce Development Board - Executive Committee Meeting
2021-05-05 | Microsoft Teams
The Executive Committee of the Central Virginia Workforce Development Board will meet electronically on May 5 at 3 p.m. using the Microsoft Teams platform. Those wishing to attend should use the link below to access the meeting.
MEETING LINK: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YTViMTAzYzMtMmUzYi00OWRiLTk5ZjItNzVjOTcyZWQwOTYz%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%229f24517d-5a31-40c7-9e70-9dd2c8def0db%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22038d5f7f-d599-40ee-8c2a-fe339ebc44df%22%7d
RELATED DOCUMENTS:
– Life Skills Coordinator

Local Workforce Development Area VII – Chief Local Elected Officials Meeting
2021-04-27 | Microsoft Teams
The Chief Local Elected Officials of Local Workforce Development Area VII will meet Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 2 p.m. The meeting will take place electronically on the Microsoft Teams platform and in person at the Central Virginia Planning District Commission (828 Main Street, 12th Floor; Lynchburg, VA 24504). Those wishing to attend virtually may utilize the Microsoft Teams link and call-in information provided in this email.
MEETING LINK:
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MmFiZTY5YjctNTkyZS00YjEwLWEyODEtZmQ3YzM0ZmI3MTkz%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%229f24517d-5a31-40c7-9e70-9dd2c8def0db%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22038d5f7f-d599-40ee-8c2a-fe339ebc44df%22%7d
CALL-IN INFORMATION:
Dial: (434) 338-7731
Phone Conference ID: 448 433 924#

Central Virginia Workforce Development Board Meeting
2021-04-13 | VA
The Central Virginia Workforce Development Board will meet virtually on the Microsoft Teams platform Tuesday, April 13 at 3:00 p.m. A link to access the meeting is included below.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE MEETING AGENDA
MEETING LINK: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MGZlYmY0YTUtNWI3NS00NjJmLWE3MmQtYWI1MWE2NzI2OWMy%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%229f24517d-5a31-40c7-9e70-9dd2c8def0db%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22038d5f7f-d599-40ee-8c2a-fe339ebc44df%22%7d
Or call in (audio only)
+1 434-338-7731,,943182798# United States, Lynchburg
Phone Conference ID: 943 182 798#

Central Virginia Workforce Development Board Meeting
2021-02-23 | VA
The Central Virginia Workforce Development Board will meet virtually using the Microsoft Teams platform on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. A link to access this public meeting is posted below, along with the meeting agenda and supporting documentation. Those needing assistance to access this meeting should contact Ben Bowman at (434) 818-7612 or email ben.bowman@vcwcentral.com
MEETING LINK: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NDI4ZWZkOTYtMWNhNi00ZjJhLWE1NDEtNzhjNjE5OTRmM2Rh%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%229f24517d-5a31-40c7-9e70-9dd2c8def0db%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22b697e1cb-8efe-43d3-afb0-acaa5cb7b55c%22%7d
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MEETING AGENDA
CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR STRATEGIC PLAN

Central Virginia Workforce Development Board - Chief Elected Officials Meeting
2021-02-23 | VA
The Chief Elected Officials of the Central Virginia Workforce Development Board will meet virtually using the Microsoft Teams platform on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. A link to access this public meeting is posted below, along with the meeting agenda and supporting documentation. Those needing assistance to access this meeting should contact Ben Bowman at (434) 818-7612 or email ben.bowman@vcwcentral.com
MEETING LINK: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MWNkMmE2N2MtNWQxZC00ODZkLThiOTQtNTY3NzFjMDc4YTdm%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%229f24517d-5a31-40c7-9e70-9dd2c8def0db%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22b697e1cb-8efe-43d3-afb0-acaa5cb7b55c%22%7d
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MEETING AGENDA
CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR STRATEGIC PLAN

Central Virginia Workforce Development Board Meeting
2021-02-16 | VA
The Central Virginia Workforce Development Board will meet Tuesday, February 16 from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. on the GoToMeeting platform. The purpose of this meeting will be to hear plans and recommendations from the Executive Committee and to discuss:
• Interim leadership for the Workforce Program
• Approval of a Search Committee to identify a candidate
• Recruitment Schedule (attached)
• Review of survey and discussion on the survey characteristics that we want in a new Workforce Director.
• Review of current job description for Workforce Director (attached)
ATTACHMENT: Workforce Director Recruitment Packet
MEETING LINK: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/700765485
DIAL IN USING YOUR PHONE: +1 (872) 240-3311 (Access Code: 700-765-485 )

Central Virginia Workforce Development Board Meeting
2021-01-12 | Microsoft Teams
The Central Virginia Workforce Development Board will meet virtually on Tuesday, January 12 at 3 p.m. The meeting will take place virtually using the Microsoft Teams platform.
CLICK HERE FOR MEETING AGENDA
MEETING LINK: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NDI4ZWZkOTYtMWNhNi00ZjJhLWE1NDEtNzhjNjE5OTRmM2Rh%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%229f24517d-5a31-40c7-9e70-9dd2c8def0db%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22b697e1cb-8efe-43d3-afb0-acaa5cb7b55c%22%7d

Local Workforce Development Area 7 - Chief Elected Officials Meeting
2020-12-17 | VA
The Chief Elected Officials of Local Workforce Development Area VII will meet virtually on the Microsoft Teams platform Thursday, December 17 at 4:00 p.m. A link to access the meeting and download the agenda are included below. Those needing additional accommodation should contact Ben Bowman, Workforce Development Director at 540-420-7120.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE MEETING AGENDA
MEETING LINK: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MWNkMmE2N2MtNWQxZC00ODZkLThiOTQtNTY3NzFjMDc4YTdm%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%229f24517d-5a31-40c7-9e70-9dd2c8def0db%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22b697e1cb-8efe-43d3-afb0-acaa5cb7b55c%22%7d

Central Virginia Workforce Development Board - Youth Committee Meeting
2020-12-07 | VA
The youth committee of the Central Virginia Workforce Development Board will meet virtually on Monday, December 7 at 2 p.m. This public meeting will take place on Microsoft Teams.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE MEETING AGENDA
Those wishing to access this public meeting may do so by following this link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NjBhOGZmNjYtYWM0OC00MDZmLTkyMmMtNmJjZTIzMmM0YjAw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%229f24517d-5a31-40c7-9e70-9dd2c8def0db%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22b697e1cb-8efe-43d3-afb0-acaa5cb7b55c%22%7d

Central Virginia Workforce Development Board - Executive Committee Meeting
2020-11-24 | Microsoft Teams
The Executive Committee of the Central Virginia Workforce Development Board will meet virtually on Tuesday, November 24 2020. This meeting will take place from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. on Microsoft Teams.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE MEETING AGENDA
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD SUPPLIMENTAL MATERIALS FOR THIS MEETING
This meeting will be open to the public. Those wishing to participate can access the meeting using this link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MWNkMmE2N2MtNWQxZC00ODZkLThiOTQtNTY3NzFjMDc4YTdm%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%229f24517d-5a31-40c7-9e70-9dd2c8def0db%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22b697e1cb-8efe-43d3-afb0-acaa5cb7b55c%22%7d

Central Virginia Workforce Development Board Meeting
2020-10-13 | VA
The Central Virginia Workforce Development Board will meet virtually on Tuesday, October 13 at 3 p.m. using the Microsoft Teams video conferencing platform.
*If you experience problems accessing this virtual meeting and need assistance, please call Tim Saunders at 434-856-2713.
October 13, 2020 Agenda
Click this link to access the meeting on Microsoft Teams

Central Virginia Workforce Development Board - Operations and Performance Committee Meeting: 9/16/2020
2020-09-16 15:00 - 16:00 UTC | Microsoft Teams
The Operations and Performance Committee of the Central Virginia Workforce Development Board will meet virtually on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. This meeting will take place on the Microsoft Teams video conferencing platform.
CLICK HERE FOR MEETING AGENDA
MEETING LINK: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YmQ3M2Y2NzQtOTlmNS00OGY1LTk1YjMtODAxZDY1NmVmMzlh%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%229f24517d-5a31-40c7-9e70-9dd2c8def0db%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22b697e1cb-8efe-43d3-afb0-acaa5cb7b55c%22%7d

Central Virginia Workforce Development Board-Executive Committee
2020-07-24 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Microsoft Teams
Meeting to discuss COVID-19 related budget amendments, cleaning contract for One Stop Center and CVCC manufacturing training programs

Central Virginia Workforce Development Area Council - Chief Elected Officials Meeting
2020-07-22 | The Miller Center, 301 Grove Street, Lynchburg, VA, 24501, United States
Chief Elected Officials of the Central Virginia Workforce Area Council will meet Wednesday, July 22 at 4:00 p.m. in room 306 of the Miller Center: 301 Grove Street; Lynchburg, VA.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MEETING AGENDA
Those who need special accommodations or would like to participate in the meeting virtually should contact:
Ben Bowman: ben.bowman@vcwcentral.com
or
Tim Saunders: tim.saunders@vcwcentral.com

Central Virginia Workforce Development Board Meeting
2020-07-14 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | VA
This meeting is taking place using the Microsoft Teams video conferencing platform. Use the link below to access the meeting, or call in by dialing 434-338-7731. Callers will need to enter the conference ID number: 947 943 164#
Link to access meeting on Microsoft Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MjE0MzIzMGQtYWY1ZS00MTliLWE3MjctN2Q1ZDZhMmJiNmNi%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%229f24517d-5a31-40c7-9e70-9dd2c8def0db%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22b697e1cb-8efe-43d3-afb0-acaa5cb7b55c%22%7d
Click here to download the July 14, 2020 Board Meeting Packet

Central Virginia Workforce Development Board Finance Committee Meeting
2020-07-01 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | VA
Meeting to discuss and recommend budget for 2020-2021. Meeting will be a virtual meeting with Zoom. Please email Ben Bowman at ben.bowman@vcwcentral.com or call 434-845-5678 for accomodations or meeting log in information.

Central Virginia Workforce Development Board - Executive Committee Meeting
2020-05-19 | VA
The Executive Committee of the Central Virginia Workforce Development Board will meet virtually on Tuesday, May 19 2020. This meeting will take place from 8:30 – 10 a.m. on Microsoft Teams.
CLICK HERE FOR THE MEETING AGENDA
This meeting will be open to the public. Those wishing to participate can access the meeting using this link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZTg5MDlmOWEtMTA2MS00ZDZhLTk2OTQtOTFkODFiZjgwNDVj%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%229f24517d-5a31-40c7-9e70-9dd2c8def0db%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22b697e1cb-8efe-43d3-afb0-acaa5cb7b55c%22%7d

Central Virginia Workforce Development Board Committee Meeting
2020-05-06 | VA
The Operations, Performance, and Youth committee of the Central Virginia Workforce Development Board will meet virtually on Wednesday, May 6 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. This public meeting will take place on Microsoft Teams.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MEETING AGENDA
Those wishing to access this public meeting may do so by following this link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZTk5NzNhZTktYzI4OS00NTllLWI5NDMtYzgxOTA2N2JmNDY0%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%229f24517d-5a31-40c7-9e70-9dd2c8def0db%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22038d5f7f-d599-40ee-8c2a-fe339ebc44df%22%7d

Central Virginia Workforce Development Board Meeting
2020-04-22 | Microsoft Teams
CLICK HERE FOR MEETING AGENDA
Pursuant to and in compliance with Virginia Code § 15.2-1413, the Central Virginia Workforce Development Board will meet virtually on Wednesday, April 22 at 3 p.m. The board will develop and discuss its processes for conducting business electronically, as well as formulate a local workforce response to COVID-19. This meeting is open and available to the public.
Wednesday’s meeting will take place virtually through Microsoft Teams. Participants can access Microsoft Teams using a web browser. Click on this link to join the meeting.

POSTPONED - Central Virginia Workforce Development Board Meeting
2020-04-14 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | VA
The Central Virginia Workforce Development Board Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 14 is postponed due to the COVID-19 issues and until additional guidance on electronic meetings is received from appropriate parties. Board members will be contacted to schedule another meeting.

Central Virginia Workforce Development Board Executive Committee Meeting Conference Call March 27, 2020
2020-03-27 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | VA
Due to the COVID-19 Health Issues, the Central Virginia Workforce Development Board Executive Committee will meet by Conference Call at 11 a.m., Friday, March 27, 2020 to discuss and prioritize Rapid Response funding for small businesses in danger of closing due to the COVID-19 health issues. Call in number is 866-845-1266. Participant pass code is [REDACTED].
