The Region VI Workforce Development Board has established a Region VI Business Service Team in order to develop effective linkages between employers and the workforce system. Strong businesses are needed to create and sustain a healthy growing local economy which in turn creates more employment opportunities for job seekers. The Region VI Business Services Team consists of various regional organizations such as; WV Division of Rehabilitation, WorkForce West Virginia, WV Development Office, Apprenticeship & Training, Chambers of Commerce, WV Small Business Development Center, Community and Technical College, Adult Education, etc.
Purpose
The purpose of the Region VI Business Service Team is to promote, market, connect, and provide access to employers to initiatives such as:
- Work Opportunity Tax Credit Worker Adjustment Retraining Notice (WARN)
- Rapid Response /Layoff Aversion Free Federal Bonding
- Employer Training Programs Veteran’s Services & Military tax incentives
- Career pathway initiatives Information regarding Disability Awareness Issues
- Apprenticeship promotion Small Business/Entrepreneur Coaching
- Job Fairs Recruiting employers to America’s Job Centers
- Labor Market Information Youth Engagement/Work Experiences
- Recruitment and Hiring Support Assist with Disability/Communication Accommodations