Blog and Resource Center Getting a Job with No Relevant Experience Workshop with Lenore Coaching June 28 Quintrel Lenore of Lenore Coaching LLC joined us on June 22, 2022 to explain ways to improve your chances of landing a job with no relevant experience in your field! We’re thrilled to be able to offer the event recording and slides presented here as a resource for Scholars. Genesis Boros: Woman in Welding (VA Ready Scholar Story) June 22 In 2021, Genesis Boros was laid off during the COVID-19 pandemic. A previous environmental engineer from Venezuela with a passion for the hands-on problem-solving work of the industrial world, Genesis set to work reskilling for a career in welding. Read more about her VA Ready Scholar Success Story here! VA Ready 3rd Business Partner Summit — April 2022 April 26 Business leaders across the state of Virginia met virtually to discuss new ways forward in the recent landscape at Virginia Ready’s 3rd Annual Business Partner Summit. Moderated by VA Ready Partnerships Manager Taylor Beck, the Summit hosted representatives from Capital One, Verisign, Genworth Financial, SAIC, and the Virginia Trucking Association (VTA), as well as Northern Virginia Community College, and Tidewater Community College, among many others. Resume Gaps and Career Changes Workshop with Lenore Coaching March 29 Quintrel Lenore of Lenore Coaching LLC joined us on March 23, 2022 to explain the best way to address employment gaps and career changes on your resume! We’re thrilled to be able to offer the event recording and slides presented here as a resource for Scholars. How to Find and Upload Your VCCS Acknowledgement of Credential March 29 This video explains how to find and upload your VCCS Acknowledgement of Credential PDF and upload it in order to receive your $1,000 Credential Achievement Award. VA Ready Business Partner Summit – October 2021 November 8 On October 20th, 2021, VA Ready hosted a roundtable forum with Business Partners from across the state of Virginia to discuss the issues and potential solutions to the continuing labor shortage in the workforce. Essentials for a Successful Job Search with Lenore Coaching August 20 On August 17, 2021, Lenore Coaching hosted a workshop for VA Ready Scholars on how to navigate the job search process to ensure success. Check out the event recording and resources here. VA Ready Scholar Interview Strategy Guide July 6 You’ve earned your credential, applied for jobs, and now you have an interview — congrats! Are you ready for the big day? Our friends at Lenore Coaching have put together a resume resource guide exclusively for VA Ready Scholars to help you ace your next interview. Download it to learn more about developing your confidence, researching and preparing for your interview, utilizing the S.T.A.R. technique, showcasing your personal brand, and more! The Winning Interview Strategy with Lenore Coaching June 21 On June 17, 2021, Lenore Coaching hosted a workshop for VA Ready Scholars on the best strategies and practices when navigating the interview process. Check out the event recording and resources here. VA Ready Business Partners Meet To Discuss Urgent Labor Shortage Problem in Virginia June 10 VA Ready and executives from a number of our Northern Virginia Business Partners recently gathered to discuss VA Ready’s impact in the region and the changes still needed in the hiring process so companies can find the talent they need to reboot Virginia’s economy. Read the key takeaways from this energizing discussion here! VA Ready Medical Billing and Coding Job Search Guide June 8 Are you a Medical Billing and Coding Scholar looking for help in navigating your job search? This guide features tips and tricks to inform you on ways to ensure this process is simple and effective. We also have included links to other resources that you should utilize during your job search. Free Support Services for Scholars June 3 From resume and interview help to coping with pandemic stress to financial and digital literacy, here are a list of free support services available to Virginians to help you get through your credential course and take charge of your future! Add a VA Ready Scholar Badge to Your Resume and Linkedin! June 3 Wear your status as a VA Ready Scholar with pride! By displaying a VA Ready Scholar badge on your resume and LinkedIn, you’re showing potential employers that you are motivated, tenacious, passionate, and bold. Plus, many of our business partners prioritize VA Ready Scholars for interviews and opportunities, so make sure you’re not missing out on the full benefits of being a Scholar! VA Ready Scholar Resume Resource Guide May 18 Is your resume ready for the job hunt? Our friends at Lenore Coaching have put together a resume resource guide exclusively for VA Ready Scholars! Download it to learn more about curating a resume that highlights your unique knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs); how to feature your credential, coursework, and VA Ready Scholar status; action words that demonstrate how you drive results, and more! VA Ready Info Session with Germanna Community College May 14 VA Ready held a comprehensive information session on May 6th, 2021 with Germanna Community College that covered: 1) How VA Ready can help you earn a credential in an in-demand industry, 2) Our $1,000 Credential Achievement Award, 3) Job opportunities with our business partners, and 4) How to enroll in a VA Ready-supported credential program at your local community college! Click through to watch the video and read more. VA Ready Info Session with John Tyler & Reynolds Community Colleges May 14 VA Ready held a comprehensive information session on April 30th, 2021 with John Tyler & Reynolds Community Colleges that covered: 1) How VA Ready can help you earn a credential in an in-demand industry, 2) Our $1,000 Credential Achievement Award, 3) Job opportunities with our business partners, and 4) How to enroll in a VA Ready-supported credential program at your local community college! Click through to watch the video and read more. VA Ready Info Session with Northern Virginia Community College May 14 VA Ready held a comprehensive information session on April 23rd, 2021 with Northern Virginia Community College that covered: 1) How VA Ready can help you earn a credential in an in-demand industry, 2) Our $1,000 Credential Achievement Award, 3) Job opportunities with our business partners, and 4) How to enroll in a VA Ready-supported credential program at your local community college! Click through to watch the video and read more. VA Ready Info Session with Tidewater Community College May 10 VA Ready held a comprehensive information session on April 16th, 2021 with Tidewater Community College that covered: 1) How VA Ready can help you earn a credential in an in-demand industry, 2) Our $1,000 Credential Achievement Award, 3) Job opportunities with our business partners, and 4) How to enroll in a VA Ready-supported credential program at your local community college! Click through to watch the video and read more. Industry Insight: Key Takeaways From Our Talent Task Force Forum November 24 On October 27th, 2020, we hosted our second forum in our Talent Task Force series, this time with a focus on reskilling Virginians for jobs in IT and cybersecurity. The panelists, which included Alex Hardisson from Ernst and Young, Suzanne Hucko from PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Melanie Stover from Northern Virginia Community College, discussed the market conditions for this critical industry, as well as what skill sets job seekers should focus on to be competitive applicants for these in-demand positions. Browse by tag: Becoming a Scholar credential achievement award healthcare Info Session interview job search LinkedIn resume scholar story support services va ready news