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?  

What is the bottom line?  

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 I get involved?

 

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. 

 

What is the bottom line?

 

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.   

 

How can I get involved?

 

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

veb@vebinc.org

 

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.