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VARP Workforce Development Committee Meeting

  • 11/09/2021
  • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Nick’s Roman Terrace, 8051 W Broad St, Henrico, VA 23294

Registration


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VARP’s Workforce Development Committee is holding an in-person meeting on Tuesday, November 9th to discuss the committee’s goals, current activities, and to strategize for the future.  All VARP members in good standing are welcome and encouraged to attend.  This is an opportunity to learn what VARP is doing, provide input on future activities, and learn how you can help advance and promote roofing careers.  Space is limited.  Lunch will be provided.  Please RSVP by Nov 4.

Agenda

  1. Recap Committee Goals
    1. Create an awareness of opportunities within the roofing industry
    2. Facilitate opportunities for individuals and partner organizations to engage with the roofing industry
    3. Develop the skill set of those entering the roofing workforce as well as our current workforce
  2. Creating Awareness of Opportunities
    1. VARP Website
    2. Career Center Software on Website
    3. Potential items for career fairs: thumb drive or QR codes, career email list sign up, pop up sign
    4. Demonstrating & promoting diversity in roofing
    5. Other ideas
  3. Facilitate opportunities for individuals and partner organizations to engage with the roofing industry
    1. Partnership with Henrico CTE
      1. Life Ready Expo
      2. Roofing Career Presentations
      3. Roofing Demo (March 2022)
    2. TCC Skilled Trades Academy
    3. Develop key contact list
    4. Pipeline of new employees
    5. Other ideas
  4. Develop the skill set of those entering the roofing workforce as well as our current workforce
    1. ProCert Prep Classes at TCC
      1. Expanding to other regions
    2. Other ideas


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