by New River/Mt Rogers Workforce Development Area
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/
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April 14, 2026
<p>Tune in to this episode of Work Talk as we highlight a series of upcoming hiring events bringing together job seekers, students, and employers across Southwest Virginia. Featuring leaders from economic development, community action, and higher education, this conversation explores how these collaborative job fairs create real opportunities—from helping students explore career paths to connecting businesses with skilled talent. Whether you're looking for your next job, considering a career change, or hoping to grow your team, this episode offers practical insights and encouragement to take advantage of the opportunities happening right in your community. </p>
January 30, 2026
<p>In this episode, you'll hear from two guests who share how a major multi-state initiative is reshaping workforce development across Appalachia by connecting recovery, employment, and economic growth. Listeners will learn how recovery-ready and second-chance employment practices are helping employers fill critical workforce gaps, how recovery ecosystems are being strengthened at the community level, and why meaningful work is such a powerful driver of long-term recovery. The conversation explores what it takes to reduce stigma, build effective cross-state partnerships, and create systems that support both individuals in recovery and the employers who hire them—offering practical insights and big-picture lessons for anyone interested in workforce innovation, public health, and regional collaboration. </p>
January 2, 2026
<p> In this episode, listeners will discover how a regional workforce foundation is building long-term impact by strengthening its financial, operational, and programmatic capacity. You'll learn how new funding is being used to improve efficiency, integrate innovative tools like process improvement and AI, and expand supportive services that help individuals overcome real-world barriers to employment. The conversation explores why serving at-risk and underrepresented populations is essential to regional economic stability, how workforce organizations can break the cycle of crisis for job seekers, and what it takes to move from short-term support to sustainable career pathways that benefit both people and local businesses.</p>
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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/
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