VCWP Charlottesville Center Manager, Brookes, presents at LVCA’s Mini-Conference 2025.
Virginia Career Works – Piedmont proudly participated in the 2025 Literacy For All Mini Conference on Saturday, June 28, hosted by Literacy Volunteers of Charlottesville/Albemarle, with a presentation by Brookes Sims, VCWP Charlottesville Center Manager.
Sims led a session titled “From Earning to Learning: Resources to Support Student Success,” which focused on connecting adult learners and literacy students with the tools they need to transition to meaningful employment. The workshop provided an overview of local workforce services, including job readiness workshops, hiring events, training opportunities, and supportive programs available through Virginia Career Works and its partners. View the presentation handouts here.
“Our goal is to bridge the gap between learning and earning,” said Sims. “By equipping students with the right resources and support systems, we help them move confidently into the workforce and build sustainable career paths.”
The session also offered practical tools and referral strategies for educators, tutors, and community advocates to better support their learners’ personal and professional growth.
Virginia Career Works – Piedmont remains committed to empowering individuals across the region by providing accessible, community-based workforce development services. Events like the Literacy For All Mini Conference are vital in strengthening partnerships and expanding awareness of the resources available to those seeking to improve their lives through education and employment.
For more information about Virginia Career Works – Piedmont and its services, visit www.vcwpiedmont.com.
