The Hampton Roads Workforce Development Board uses the trade name "Opportunity Inc." to conduct its operations. The Board is responsible for developing policy and overseeing local workforce development initiatives in partnership with the local elected officials. In Virginia, there are sixteen local Workforce Development Boards.

Members of the Board are appointed by the Chief Local Elected Officials of their respective city and county in accordance with criteria established by the Governor. Board membership is comprised of representatives from business and industry, education agencies, community-based organizations, economic development agencies, public employment service, public assistance agencies, vocational rehabilitation, labor organizations and the military. Membership is drawn from individuals who have optimum policy-making authority from their organization.

The authority of the Board is established in Federal and State legislation that provides funding to support the operation of the workforce development system. The Board's role is to ensure that the regional workforce development system is market-driven and responsive in meeting the employment and training needs of employers and job seekers alike.

The Board has a full time staff who operate Opportunity Inc. programs on its behalf.

What We Do

Opportunity Inc. seeks to meet business community for trained and qualified workers; increase per capita income; promote greater corporate competitiveness and improve regional prosperity through initiatives that strengthen the regional workforce. To accomplish these goals, Opportunity Inc.:

• Serves as a point of contact for business, industry and the public sector to communicate their workforce needs 
  
  
• Provides a forum where private and public sector leaders jointly consider the workforce development needs of the region 
  
  
• Promotes strategies to encourage life-long learning and improve workplace skills 
  
  
• Assists in the development of new training programs to benefit the region’s workforce 
  
  
• Conducts planning, oversight, and evaluation of local workforce development programs, including the Hampton Roads Workforce Development System, which includes the OppInc. One-Stop Workforce Centers 
  
  
• Offers advice regarding workforce policy and programs to local elected officials, employers, education and employment agencies, and citizens 
  
  
• Coordinates with economic development efforts and activities to promote the region’s availability of qualified workers and promotes cooperation and coordination among public organization, education agencies, and private businesses 
  
  
• Reviews local agency plans and grant applications for workforce development programs to ensure coordination of services and achievement of regional goals can be attained
  
  

Contact Us

Click here to contact the OppInc One-Stop Workforce Center nearest you

NOTE: All workshops are held at our Glenrock Road One-Stop Center click the link above, or click on the event in our calendar for the address and directions.