Talent Solutions

The Burton Center for Arts & Technology powered by Roanoke County Public Schools is a hub for Career & Technical Education (CTE) across industries. Local employers can engage with the Burton Center to hire employees, utilize the Registered Apprenticeship program, and provide input on industry-specific training.

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Virginia Career Works is Roanoke’s vital link between talent and the business community. VCW connects you to key resources such as targeted labor market information, area training, recruitment and screening resources as well as workforce incentives.

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The Virginia Jobs Investment Program (VJIP) provides services and funding to companies creating new jobs or experiencing technological change to reduce the human resource development costs for new companies, expanding companies, and companies retraining their employees.

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The Virginia Workforce Connection (VAWC) is a public employment service to assist employers and employees with finding suitable employment.  This free service is provided through the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC) and helps employers find qualified talent and post career opportunities.

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The Virginia Registered Apprenticeship program is an employment training model that produces highly skilled workers to meet the demands of employers competing in a global economy, through a combination of on-the-job training and related technical instruction. It is a “win-win” approach to talent development for employees and businesses.

Businesses throughout the Roanoke Region are benefiting from the talent that is being developed through the RCPS Career and Technical Education Program. Local businesses are being supplies with talent through one of the fastest growing Student Registered Apprenticeship programs in the state.  

Student Registered Apprenticeship Program

Career and Technical Education Program

VWCC can provide intensive skills training programs, customized to meet your organizational goals with easy access for your employees or the training can be brought to your site.

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