Hampton Roads Workforce Council invites you to the 5th Annual Career Guidance Academy.
WHAT: The Hampton Roads Career Guidance Academy
WHO: Open to educators, career guidance or workforce development professionals
WHEN: June 18th - June 20th, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: ODU-VMASC, 1030 University Blvd. Suffolk, VA 23435
WHY: Learn about the in-demand careers and opportunities available here in Hampton Roads.
The three-day program will include information on in-demand careers of the future and give educators a blueprint on how to best prepare today’s students. They will receive labor market information on the needs of the industries, learn requirements for entry into careers and be exposed to cutting edge opportunities currently available here in Hampton Roads.
The Academy is open to any education, career guidance or workforce development professional charged with preparing the next generation of the workforce. Participants must work or reside in Hampton Roads.
The program will include onsite instruction as well as industry and site tours in the fields of Ship Repair, Digital (Virtual Reality) Shipbuilding, Robotics, Warehouse and Distribution, HVAC, and Engine Repair.
Educators that successfully complete the three day training will receive a $50 stipend and up to 2.7 Continuing Education Units (CEU) from Old Dominion University, free of charge.