Join Virginia Works for an interactive webinar series designed specifically for Virginia employers! Over the course of 2026, we’ll explore critical workforce development strategies, from building talent pipelines to retention solutions. Each session features expert presentations, peer discussions in breakout rooms, resources to take away, and actionable next steps you can implement immediately. The webinars will be the second Tuesday of alternating months from 12-1:30 PM.

Join VEDP and Handshake for a practical, fast-paced webinar designed for employers interested in tapping into the InternshipsVA program and building a strong early talent pipeline. We’ll cover: How InternshipsVA can support your internship and hiring goals; How to use Handshake effectively to recruit and hire Virginia student talent; Live Q&A with representatives from both Handshake and VEDP to answer your questions and share best practices. Whether you’re just getting started with InternshipsVA or looking to level up your Handshake strategy, you’ll leave with clear next steps and actionable tips you can put to work right away.

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.

Join the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment & Training Administration for an important briefing on new sub‑regulatory guidance shaping the National Apprenticeship System. ETA has released four key documents that clarify requirements under CFR Part 29, reduce administrative burden, and enhance flexibility for stakeholders while maintaining the quality and integrity of Registered Apprenticeship programs.