Workforce Development | Part of the WISE Division

Connecting Skills and Job Opportunities

Our Employment Program is designed to empower individuals by helping them discover their unique skill sets, develop their capabilities, and deliver impactful contributions to the workforce. Through tailored services such as job training, skills development, and career counseling, we provide the tools necessary for personal and professional growth.

By the Numbers

10%

of African Americans make up America’s wealth.

$2.7

trillion in income lost due to the racial wage gap of Black Americans.

$30K

household income gap for a Black family compared to a White family in Hampton Roads.

24%

of African American teens have jobs in the U.S.

How We Empower Job Seekers

Life Skills Workshops

We help individuals build essential skills like time management, communication, and financial literacy to improve employability and life quality.

Career Development

Our career development services include resume writing, interview prep, and networking support to help individuals pursue career goals confidently.

Employment Support

We provide job search help, along with resources for transportation, childcare, and other services, ensuring everyone can access sustainable employment

Connecting Skills and Job Opportunities

By the Numbers

How We Empower Job Seekers

Life Skills Workshops

Career Development

Employment Support

Featured Stories

Urban League of Hampton Roads and QED Strengthen Maritime Workforce Development

Championing Second Chances at the Chesapeake Regional Career & Resource Fair

Urban League of Hampton Roads Joins Career ConnectFest to Support Workforce Readiness in Portsmouth

Our workforce development program is made possible by the generous support of our partners