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Welcome Employers

At the Bay Consortium Workforce Development Board (BCWDB), we’re dedicated to supporting businesses like yours with a range of services designed to streamline your hiring process, enhance your team’s skills, and contribute to your company’s success.

With one comprehensive Career Works Center and two affiliate Centers across our region, we leverage federal funding from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) to offer services to employers.

Discover more about how we can assist your business by contacting us. 

Core Services for Employers

We provide a suite of services tailored to meet your business needs:

  • Job Posting and Applicant Services: Easily post job openings, screen applicants, and access pre-employment assessments through the Virginia Workforce Connection.
  • Training and Development: Utilize our facilities for training, conferences, job fairs, and interviews. Benefit from customized training programs, including certificate and degree programs, to upskill your existing workforce.
  • Financial Support and Incentives: Take advantage of training reimbursement options, including On-the-Job Training (OJT) programs that may cover up to 50% of training costs for new employees.
  • Specialized Support: From youth workforce development to senior employment programs, we offer specialized services to help you engage with diverse talent pools. Our services also include job retention support, disability awareness training, and assistance in case of company closures.
Recruitment Services and Strategizing
  • Support in job description development.
  • Post open positions in the VAWC.
  • Targeted candidate recruitment.
  • Plan & participate in job fairs.
  • Request personalized hiring events.
  • Explore labor market information
  • Learn about hiring tax incentives & credits
Upskill Your Workforce
  • Assessments of current employee skills.
  • Address English as a second language or GED needs.
  • Develop learn-and-earn staffing options.
Customized Training
    • Full time incumbent worker training.
    • New full-time, on the job training.
    • Reimbursement up to 50% for up a designated period.
    • Partnerships with training providers.
    • Training on employment issues.
Lay Off Assistance
  • Rapid response services for businesses facing downsizing or closure.

Additional Resources for Your Business

For a comprehensive list of resources including labor market information, tax filing assistance, and more, visit our Employer Resources page. Our team is here to provide critical support for business and economic planning, ensuring you have the tools and information needed to thrive.

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Get in Touch

For personalized assistance, please contact our Business Services Representative:

  • Name: [Name]
  • Phone: (804) 456-7057
  • Email: business_services@baywib.org

We serve businesses across multiple Planning Districts, including George Washington, Northern Neck, Middle Peninsula, and Eastern Shore. Check out the map of our service territory for more details.

We are growing with the needs of our regional employers and have specialists focused on the healthcare industry and IT, manufacturing, and aquaculture.

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