Events for March 18, 2026
DEADLINE: HIRED Apprenticeship Fund
Employers, Build your future workforce with paid training + credentials. The HIRED Apprenticeship Fund offers Virginia employers up to $3,500 per apprentice (max 2) for program launch or growth: covering set‑up, instruction, and supportive services like childcare, transportation, uniforms, and tools. Apply by March 18; awards April 8. Click through to learn more.
Outreach: Gordonsville Library
A Virginia Career Works – Piedmont representative will be on-site and available to help you with finding a job, taking the next step in your career, show you resources available at our Career Centers, and more!
Charlottesville Dept. of Social Services Drop-In Service
For assistance: Email brookes.sims@fredgoodwill.org or call 434-529-6828 TDD: VA Relay Center: 711
VEDP Webinar for Employers: Maximizing the Value of Internships for Employers
This webinar will dive into a first-of-its-kind study from Strada Education Foundation and UpSkill America at the Aspen Institute to explore how internship programs drive tangible business value. Based on the forthcoming report, “Maximizing the Value of Internships: Advice from Employers,” the webinar will feature insights from 40 diverse organizations on how they leverage internships to solve persistent talent and operational challenges.
VEDP Webinar for Employers: An Employer’s Guide to High-Quality Internships
Join VEDP for an interactive discussion with Virginia employers about the characteristics of a high-quality internship program. Attendees will receive a certificate of completion which is part of the qualification for the InternshipsVA Matching Grant Program.