E56: Building Connections: Virginia’s First Workforce Development Conference

In this episode, you’ll get an inside look at the inaugural Virginia Workforce Symposium—a first-of-its-kind event bringing together workforce professionals from across the Commonwealth. You’ll hear how the idea for the symposium came to life, what made it a sold-out success, and why collaboration across regions and roles is critical to the future of workforce development. From keynote speakers to breakout sessions on data, AI, and cross-agency partnerships, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes preview of the event’s goals, challenges, and long-term vision. KRA is proud to be a silver sponsor and exhibitor at this milestone event, supporting efforts to strengthen and innovate workforce practices across Virginia.