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Frequently Asked Questions How can a company in Northern Virginia gain needed IT workers? Will
a company in Northern Virginia have to open an office in Southwestern
Virginia? Why
should companies in Northern Virginia outsource to companies in SW Virginia? What
are the benefits to a company in Northern Virginia? How
does sub-contracting work? What
skills do the workers have? How
will Southwestern Virginia benefit? Why
is Linked Workforce good for Virginia?
How
can a company in Northern Virginia gain needed IT workers?
Your company can outsource some of its work to a company in Southwestern Virginia with experienced workers.
Will
a company in Northern Virginia have to open an office in Southwestern
Virginia?
This
initiative enables technology businesses to remain in Northern Virginia
Why
should companies in Northern Virginia outsource to companies in SW Virginia? As
Northern Virginia maintains its credibility as a player in the technology
development and application industries,
workforce
availability will be an increasingly greater challenge to companies operating
in the region. Linked Workforce will increase the number of workers available.
What
are the benefits to a company in Northern Virginia? Southwestern
Virginia provides an untapped source of technical workers—real people
that are capable and available
to
do the jobs that need to be done. Your company will be able to meet its staffing needs from the
ready pool of enthusiastic,
experienced, and dedicated workers at a subcontracting company in Southwestern
Virginia. Your
company will experience a lower cost of doing business when working with
subcontractors in Southwestern Virginia.
Professional wage rates are substantially lower than for the same
professional job categories in Northern Virginia. Contact us for specific information.
How
does sub-contracting work? The
Virginia Economic Bridge acts as a catalyst—combining the elements of an
available workforce in SW Virginia and the technical and operational
expertise of subcontractor companies in SW Virginia to fulfill the IT
staffing requirements of Northern Virginia companies.
Your needs are matched with a company that is experienced and able to
meet your work demand. What
skills do the workers have? Southwestern
Virginia has a well-educated, well-trained, responsive workforce. Three universities, ten colleges, and two higher education
centers graduate hundreds of qualified, technically adept students each year
with graduate and undergraduate degrees in disciplines such as: biomedicine,
genetics, engineering, business and information sciences.
Additionally, seven community colleges produce workers with skills in
computer programming, operations, information systems and networking.
Many have certification in systems such as: Microsoft, Cisco, Novelle,
and Oracle. How
will Southwestern Virginia benefit? Over
the last ten years, the Southwestern region of Virginia has lost much of its
traditional economic infrastructure. These workers are gaining new skills and preparing for technology jobs. This initiative provides an increased number of jobs available for the region with improved skill and pay levels for the area
work force. Why
is Linked Workforce good for Virginia? Linked
Workforce creates jobs in Southwestern Virginia that contribute to the tax
base of the state and in turn stimulate the economy of Virginia.
If your company in Northern Virginia is interested in partnering with Virginia Economic Bridge, Inc., here is what to do:
Contact Virginia Economic Bridge, Inc. to request a brochure and information about Linked Workforce at:
Virginia Economic Bridge, Inc. 540-831-6391
Learn more about the Linked Workforce companies to see if any of them can meet your needs.
Inform Virginia Economic Bridge, Inc. if you want to be matched up with one of the current companies involved.
Prepare a list of the different types of work that your company could outsource, and be ready to share this list when you are contacted by a Virginia Economic Bridge, Inc. representative.
Virginia Economic Bridge, Inc. will make arrangements with you to meet with representatives of the company you select so you can develop your outsourcing plan. |