LEADER OF VIRGINIA TALENT ACCELERATOR PROGRAM
 THE VIRGINIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP | |
 United States, Virginia, Richmond | |
 Nov 11, 2024 | |
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LEADER OF VIRGINIA TALENT ACCELERATOR PROGRAM Richmond, Virginia Overview One of the wealthiest and most beautiful states in America, the Commonwealth of Virginia offers exceptional human capital, geographic, and infrastructure assets. Virginia is also home to a diverse array of leading private-sector firms, important military installations, and nationally recognized universities, as well as one of the most educated populations in the country. Virginia's integrated transportation system of highways, railroads, airports, and seaports provides logistical advantages for companies in every industry, including notable access to the deepest and widest port on the East Coast and Dulles International Airport. For nearly three decades, the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) has served as Virginia's state economic development authority. Like the special Commonwealth that it serves, VEDP is regarded as among the best in the country. As a quasi-independent state authority governed by a board of directors that spans gubernatorial administrations, VEDP is a nonpartisan organization with stable leadership and nimble, creative, mission-focused operations. VEDP collaborates with local, regional, and state partners to encourage the expansion and diversification of Virginia's economy. VEDP works to accomplish these objectives through a variety of activities, including marketing and lead generation; business retention, expansion, and attraction; trade development; business intelligence; competitive benchmarking; site development; performance-based incentives; and talent solutions. VEDP has offices in Virginia, Germany, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. By statute, VEDP creates economic opportunity for the Commonwealth through eight core categories of responsibility:
With dedicated and knowledgeable professionals committed to Virginia's economic success, VEDP helps businesses find the resources they need to succeed in relocation and expansion. VEDP has over 200 staff members and an annual operating budget of more than $50 million. The Strategic Plan for Economic Development of the Commonwealth of Virginia is a five-year plan focused on achieving five Transformational Goals for Virginia and VEDP.
Position Overview VEDP seeks the next leader of the Virginia Talent Accelerator Program to succeed the founding leader who is retiring in late 2024 after building the program from scratch and leading it to be consistently ranked as the top workforce incentive program in the nation. Through a talented team of ~35 dedicated staff members, the Virginia Talent Accelerator Program develops and delivers customized recruitment and training services as part of the incentive package that VEDP offers eligible companies to win the competition for coveted job creation projects. Delivered in partnership with the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), the Virginia Talent Accelerator primarily serves advanced manufacturing facilities. Technology firms and corporate headquarters are also eligible. The leader will manage a team of talented workforce development professionals who support leading client companies as they expand their existing Virginia presence or establish a new location. The core deliverables provide world-class training and recruitment solutions that are fully customized to a company’s unique operations, equipment, standards, and culture. These services are part of a comprehensive suite of services which include video and visualization media development as well as advanced training in leadership, collaboration skills, and quality systems. All program services are provided at no cost to qualified new and expanding companies as an incentive for job creation. The position reports to VEDP's leader of Talent and Workforce Solutions and requires strong leadership and management experience working to meet employers' talent needs, including a proven track record as a leader in one of the country’s top-ranked state custom workforce development programs.
Overall success will include Virginia’s custom workforce program being consistently ranked by leading economic development publications as the top-ranked (no. 1) such program in the country, as well as consistently receiving positive reviews by clients and partners. Additionally, Virginia will be seen as one of America’s most innovative states in terms of workforce development and alignment of education and the labor market Core Responsibilities The leader of the Virginia Talent Accelerator Program has direct responsibility for four core areas:
Knowledge and Experience
Preferred Experience
Personal Attributes
Education Bachelor’s degree required, ideally in a relevant field; master’s degree and/or other advanced degree(s) a plus, but not required Compensation Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. References and Background Information It is VEDP's policy to complete an extensive background and reference check of candidates. Once strong mutual interest has been established, candidates are asked to provide a list of references that should include, but not be limited to, a supervisor, a peer, a development client and a subordinate, as applicable. Candidates will be asked to sign an authorization to release Information for the purpose of background investigation, which may include verification of education, credit check, criminal, and driving records. Should an offer be extended prior to the completion of these checks, the offer will be made contingent on the successful completion of the reference and background checks. Application Process Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. VEDP uses the E-Verify system and does not provide sponsorship. All candidates must apply through our website https://www.vedp.org/careers. Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter. A valid Virginia driver’s license and ability to obtain a passport is required. Application deadline: November 1, 2024. VEDP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or against otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities. It is VEDP’s intent that its employment and personnel policies and practices conform to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applicants requiring more information or requiring assistance may contact VEDP Human Resources at 1-804-545-5634 or vedphr@VEDP.org. TDD 1-800-828-1120. recblid 0c2b1nxw33ioi8q67iq3ouc1kl5ode | |