thinkHIRE

Hampton Roads Workforce Council

thinkHIRE is a monthly podcast from the Hampton Roads Workforce Council featuring engaging conversations with regional thought leaders on various workforce development topics including, talent development and retention; emerging and in-demand industries; and diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Episodes

  1. 02/21/2024

    Supporting Black Businesses with Black BRAND

    In this episode we're joined by Blair Durham, Co-founder & President of Black BRAND.

  2. 02/06/2024

    Waves of Opportunity

    We’re kicking the year off with our very own Amanda Slosson, Senior Director of the Hampton Roads Regional Workforce Training System to discuss the Waves of Opportunity campaign. Learn more about Waves of Opportunity here: https://www.theworkforcecouncil.org/rwts/

  3. 11/29/2023

    VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads

    In this episode, we chat with Stephanie Gorham, CEO of VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads about why businesses should encourage volunteering.

  4. 10/19/2023

    Mission to Germany: Learning from Innovative Workforce Development Solutions Abroad

    In this episode, Doug Smith, President and CEO of the Hampton Roads Alliance, joins us to discuss a recent workforce readiness mission to Germany.

  5. 06/28/2023

    Building an Inclusive Workforce

    Listen to an in-depth conversation on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace with Aleea Sappy Wilson, Chief DEI Officer, City of Norfolk.

  6. 05/23/2023

    Mission Maritime: Celebrating Maritime Month

    This episode focuses on Maritime Month - featuring Bill Crow, President, Virginia Ship Repair Association and our very own Michelle Olsen, Program Manager, Maritime Workforce Training. Tune in to learn all about the importance of the Maritime industry in Hampton Roads and how to kick start your career.

  7. 04/30/2023

    Red, White, and You: Recruiting Military Talent

    This episode focuses on the military community in the workforce - featuring Sultan Camp, Director, Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center. Tune in to learn more about challenges, trends, and opportunities for Veterans, military spouses, and transitioning services members in the region.

  8. 03/30/2023

    Reversing the Great She-Cession

    As we wrap up Women’s History Month, this episode focuses on Women in the Workforce – featuring Dr Jane Glasgow, Executive Director, Minus 9 to 5 and Christina Brooks, Senior Director NextGen Programs and Special Projects. Tune in as they chat with our President and CEO Shawn Avery on challenges, trends, and opportunities for women related to employment in the region.

    Reversing the Great She-Cession
  • 8 Episodes

About

thinkHIRE is a monthly podcast from the Hampton Roads Workforce Council featuring engaging conversations with regional thought leaders on various workforce development topics including, talent development and retention; emerging and in-demand industries; and diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Information

  • Creator
    Hampton Roads Workforce Council
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Hampton Roads Workforce Council
  • Show Website
    thinkHIRE