City Workforce Development Program

At a glance

• What: Update by Monica Kopin (HR Director) on the workforce development and internship program.
• Where it stands: Informational; two Apprenticeship Coordinators start September 17.

Details

• College internships grew from 20 (2023) to 48 (2026). SkillBridge participation grew from 1 or 2 to 15. 80 veterans were hired in 2026.

Sources

• 2026-09-08 - City Council (official minutes: https://edocs.vbgov.com/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=51865770&dbid=0&repo=CityClerk)

Log

• 2026-09-08 - 2026-09-08 - City Council: Update on internships, SkillBridge and veteran hiring.