New River/Mt Rogers Workforce Development Area

Work Talk

Business EN ↓ 80 episodes

Work Talk is the official podcast of New Rivers/Mt Rogers Workforce Development Area. The New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Board envisions a region where every business has access to a qualified, job-ready workforce and every citizen in the region has the skills needed to secure meaningful employment, competitive wages, and career advancement through an integrated workforce support infrastructure. To learn more, visit http://nrmrwib.org/

Author

New River/Mt Rogers Workforce Development Area

Episodes

E05: Helping Young People Explore a Career in Manufacturing 07.11.2017 15:09

This episode was recording live during the CPID Advanced Manufacturing Career Exploration Academy, which helps young people explore and consider a career in manufacturing. Guests include: Stephanie Surrett is the Executive Director of the Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing's Center of Excellence Kimber Simmons is the Business Services Coordinator for the New River/Mount Rogers Workfor...

E04: Building a Talent Pipeline in Southwest Virginia 13.09.2017 18:08

This episode features an interview with Travis Staton,President and Chief Executive Officer of United Way of Southwest Virginia, as he discusses the efforts that his organization is making towards building a career pipeline in Southwest Virginia and their upcoming Careers Expo for Youth. To learn more, visit http://unitedwayswva.org/ and http://nrmrwib.org/

E03: Employment Opportunities With Hollingsworth & Vose 10.08.2017 14:03

Vince Hatcher, site manager at Hollingsworth and Vose, discusses the story behind the company, the types of employment opportunities that are available, and what qualities and qualifications the company looks for in prospective employees.

E02: Mohawk Industries-Opportunities With a Global Flooring Company 24.07.2017 16:51

Discover the story behind Mohawk Industries, a leader in flooring products, and the various opportunities that exist in their Hillsdale, VA plant. You'll learn about some surprising benefits that the company offers and the various career opportunities that exist within the organization. About Mohawk Industries: Mohawk Industries is the leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products...

E01:The Somic America Story 24.07.2017 9:07

Today you'll learn about Somic America, located in Wytheville, VA, and the various positions that exist within the company. Discover what skill sets the company is looking for, what the hiring process looks like and some of the benefits of working for Somic America. About Somic America: A leading supplier to the automotive manufacturing market, Somic America specializes in the manufacture of ball...