WORKFORCE & TALENT
also graduate from Hampton Roads universities on an annual basis. These groups supplement an already highly trained workforce that can meet the needs of virtually any employer.
Workforce replenished annually by highly-trained exiting military
DEMOGRAPHICS
42% of the population has an associates degree or higher
50% of individuals between the ages of 18 - 55
The total population in the Hampton Roads region is 1.8 million people, with a labor force of over 895,000. Over the past decade, there has been an increase in population size at 3.1%. The median age of the workforce is 36 years old, with 50% of individuals between the ages of 18 and 55.
Through a combination of career opportunities and high quality of life, the region holds a substantial amount of youthful talent. Not only are we able to curb the drain of local talent, we’ve also been actively attracting outsiders as well. The City of Virginia Beach was named number the #8 city for net millennial migration in the United States in 2021 in a report produced by SmartAsset
MILITARY
Each year, approximately 15,000 active-duty military personnel transition out of the military, either through retirement or into the civilian workforce. Thousands of these highly-trained men and women enter the Hampton Roads workforce and offer employers a unique opportunity to benefit from the skillset they have learned during their time in the service. Exiting military personnel have a variety of resources to assist in their transition to the private sector, as well, such as the Veterans Career Compass from the Hampton Roads Workforce Council.
EDUCATION
Hampton Roads has numerous post secondary institutions, including 12 universities and colleges and 21 trade and technical schools. Combined, these institutions has over 128,000 students and confer 25,000 degrees annually For an in-depth overview of these organizations, click here. As shown on the chart pictured right, the region is also above national averages for educational attainment.
71%
of Virginia’s exiting military are located in Hampton Roads.
WORKFORCE RESOURCES
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS & PROGRAMS
HAMPTON ROADS WORKFORCE COUNCIL
The regional convener of the workforce development ecosystem and related initiatives in Hampton Roads, offering robust training and employment services for jobseekers, as well as dedicated talent recruitment, development, and retention services for businesses.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY (ODU)
ODU offers training courses in Oracle, professional development, executive development, and negotiations. This university frequently collaborates with companies to develop customized training. Learn more.
VIRGINIA PENINSULA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (VPCC)
Apart from offering a variety of associate degrees and certificate programs, VPCC creates customized courses and training certifications. Learn more.
TIDEWATER COMMUNITY COLLEGE (TCC)
TCC’s Center for Workforce Solutions provides dynamic, state-of-the-art education, training and services that respond to soft skills or industry credential needs of each unique employer. Their industry subject matter experts will collaborate with you to determine learning outcomes and design a just-in-time training solution. Learn more.
PAUL D. CAMP COMMUNITY COLLEGE (PDCCC)
The Division of Workforce Development at PDCCC provides a variety of training and educational options to meet the needs of new and existing business through services such as Job Candidate Assessment, Consulting Services and customized training. Learn more.
VIRGINIA TECH HAMPTON ROADS CENTER
This center is a collaborative initiative between two prominent Virginia Universities: University of Virginia and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech). Together, they operate a shared education center which offers a series of human development workshops designed to enhance a full range of soft skill development. They work with organizations to develop courses based on specific needs. Learn more.
The Hampton Roads Alliance is dedicated to assisting you with your business investment or expansion needs. The decision to invest in a new or expanded operation is never taken lightly. Our goal is to match the business needs required for your company to be successful with the assets found in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Our objective is to facilitate the evaluation process and provide powerful tools that save you time and money as you seek to locate your new business operations in Hampton Roads. Connect with us today.
