Your strongest advantage? People. With our strategic partnerships across Hampton Roads, we connect your business with top-tier talent and tailored employee training to help you build a sustainable workforce—one that’s ready to take on tomorrow’s challenges and give you a competitive edge.
Recruiting today’s workforce
Customized Hiring Events
Connect directly with top talent through our tailored recruitment events, delivered in partnership with the Hampton Roads Workforce Council (HRWC).
Virginia Workforce Connection Support
We’ll help you set up a profile on Virginia’s statewide job search platform, post jobs, and unlock helpful tools to expand your candidate pool.
Be part of The HIVE mind
We partner with local organizations, educational institutions, small business affiliates, and community leaders who share our vision to empower small businesses and supercharge Virginia Beach’s economic growth—and we’re always on the lookout for new partners.
Our deep talent pool, your competitive edge
The greater Virginia Beach region is home to one of the East Coast’s largest and most diverse talent pools, with tens of thousands of skilled workers across our key industries.
- Defense: 67,000+
- Healthcare: 87,000+
- Office support and management: 135,000+
- IT: 28,000+
- Sales: 76,000+
- Maritime transportation: 33,000+
- Life and other sciences: 7,800+
- Production technology and heavy machinery: 2,400+
Workforce Partners
Virginia Wesleyan University (VWU) Training Programs
Upskill your employees with low or no-cost workshops for essential business needs—from public speaking to IT certifications—or we’ll coordinate with VWU to design a custom program just for you.
On-the-Job and Incumbent Worker Training
Build skills for new and current employees while offsetting costs through our training program partnership with HRWC.
Hard Skills Training
Give your employees hands-on technical training through our partnerships with QED Systems and Tidewater Community College’s mobile lab.
Maxbyte Technologies Partnerships
We’ll connect you to Maxbyte’s LEAP and Industry 4.0 initiatives, giving your business direct access to advanced manufacturing talent and digital transformation tools.
Old Dominion University (ODU) Interdisciplinary Schools
ODU’s programs in cybersecurity, data science, logistics, and maritime operations deliver internship and hiring opportunities straight to your door.
Virginia Beach City Public Schools’ Technical and Career Education
Reach the next generation of skilled talent through our partnership with Virginia Beach City Public Schools’ career and technical programs.
Tidewater Community College (TCC) Workforce Solutions Certifications Programs
TCC’s short-term, industry-recognized credentials—spanning IT, manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and leadership—are flexible and built to fit your business needs.
Veteran Workforce Support
Recruit proven leaders and skilled veterans through our partnership with the Hampton Roads Veterans Employment Center.
SkillBridge Facilitation
We guide you through the DOD’s SkillBridge process and facilitate introductions to key state players for veteran workforce initiatives.
ScaleUp USA Federal Business Accelerator
We’ve partnered with ScaleUp USA to give you affordable access to export support to compete in the $10 trillion federal market.
Registered Apprenticeship Support
From registration to rollout, we connect you with Virginia Works to build apprenticeship programs that grow loyal, long-term talent.
Get in Touch
Please feel free to contact the Business Retention, Expansion and Workforce (BREW) team to discuss your workforce needs.