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July 30, 2024

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REGIONAL UPDATE

Regional Leaders Convene to Identify Solutions to Cyber Workforce Pipeline 

On May 29th, NVC convened Regional business and academic leaders for the first in a round of exclusive meetings to identify federal, state, and local barriers to increasing the constrained availability of the cyber workforce. Facilitated by Dr. Liza Wilson Durant, Professor, Associate Provost for Strategic Initiatives and Community Engagement, George Mason University, and Dr. Jerry McGinn, Executive Director, Center for Government Contracting, George Mason University, the critical discussion focused on the challenges along the full length of the pipeline. 

 

Participants identified strategies, goals, and potential solutions, targeting next steps to accelerate cyber workforce growth in the Region. The discussion touched on a range of challenges including the importance of alignment between hiring managers and HR. Some of these elements include the importance of soft and professional skills, core engineering skills, and looking beyond traditional sources for talent to expand the recruiting pool.

 

The next step is to gather federal and state stakeholders to share challenges and collaborate on solutions. The Region’s leading professionals recognize that locating talent in this highly complex field needs to be addressed for our Region to grow. To express interest in the next workshop, connect with us here.

 

This series has been inspired by NVC member, Peraton, who identified this Region-wide challenge. We asked our workshop leaders, “What do you think is our greatest challenge in finding and retaining cyber workforce talent in the Region?” Read their answers... 

Read the Answers

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REGIONAL NEWS

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Celebrating 2024 LGBTQ+ Business Awards Honorees

On July 24th, NVC’s President and CEO, Julie Coons, along with NVC member Inova Health, accepted the LGBTQ+ Business Award from the Washington Business Journal, alongside other spectacular Regional leaders. Awardees convened in downtown Rosslyn to celebrate this momentous achievement, recognizing the contributions that have been made in LGBTQ+ equality in the Region.  

Members Meet for Pressing Transportation Discussion

Last week's annual State of Transportation event was a great success! NVC partnered with the Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance, featuring Jason Stanford; WMATA Board Member Matt Letourneau; Reason Foundation Senior Managing Director of Transportation Policy Baruch Feigenbaum; and HNTB VP, National Practice Consultant, Jane Williams, at NVC’s office. Members got an inside look into the financial sustainability of WMATA, the impact of telework on public transit systems, and the role of local bus and bus rapid transit networks in our Region.

IN PERSON

UPCOMING SIGNATURE EVENTS

C-Suite Roundtable - Building a Winning Workplace Culture: Strategies for Leaders

July 31st | 11:15AM-1PM | The Tower Club

Members-only

Discover the secrets to building and sustaining a strong organizational culture with Tanja Guerra, Chief Human Resources Officer at Alpha Omega. Drawing from her leadership roles at Parsons Corporation and SAIC, Tanja will provide valuable insights into creating a positive, dynamic workplace culture essential for scaling a growing business. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to align your company's values with employee engagement and performance, leveraging Alpha Omega's HEART core values: Harmony, Engagement, Accountability, Resourcefulness, and Tenacity. Understand how a robust culture can serve as a foundation for scaling operations and driving sustained growth.


Anchored by rich peer-to-peer networking opportunities NVC’s C-Suite Roundtables are exclusive to senior executives of NVC’s members. Space is limited, reserve your spot now. Our C-Suite Roundtables are for NVC members and by invitation only. Please contact Carmen Sevilla, NVC Director of Membership, if you'd like to attend this or other C-Suite Roundtable events.

Young Professional Meet-Up

August 6th | 4-6PM | Patsy's American

Members-only

NVC is pleased to invite you to our Summer Meet-up, specifically for our business community's Young Professionals. Join us for happy hour at Patsy's American at the Bar in the Back.


* Registration is free with snacks provided, cash bar. 

Register Here

9th Annual Northern Virginia Regional Elected Leaders Summit

August 20th | 8-10AM | Northern Virginia Community College Alexandria Campus

Partner event

The Northern Virginia Elected Leaders Summit offers business leaders the opportunity to hear from our local elected leaders about the economic climate in the Region, initiatives they have completed or are undertaking to foster economic growth, and their thoughts on how each jurisdiction can work together to improve our regional economy.

Register Here

NOVA VetNet: A Healthy, Thriving Workplace Starts With Leadership

August 20th | 5-7PM | Military Women's Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery

Partner event

Join us for an enlightening and empowering evening with Dr. Theresa Larson (Dr. T) of Movement Rx, a Marine Veteran and nationally recognized advocate for fostering healthy cultures in Corporate America. This event, hosted by NoVA VetNet, is set to take place at the prestigious Military Women’s Memorial on August 20, 2024.


Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a transformative conversation that will equip you with the tools to foster a Veteran thriving workplace. This unique opportunity includes the opportunity to explore Military Women’s Memorial on the grounds of Arlington National Cemetery and network with others who are striving to build meaningful and fulfilling Veteran culture within their organizations.

Register Here

2024 Distinguished Service Awards

September 17th | 8:30-10:30AM | Army Navy Country Club

Military veterans stand out for their exceptional ability to innovate and develop enduring, impactful businesses, more than any other entrepreneurs in America. NVC hosts the Distinguished Service Awards, a premier event in the Greater Washington Region celebrating the leadership and prosperity of veteran-owned businesses. Along with an elite keynote speaker, DSA winners are showcased at a powerful morning ceremony that draws a who's who of military and veteran business leaders. Join us at the Army Navy Country Club on September 17th at 8:30AM to honor our finalists and awardees.

See the Finalists and Register Here

VIRTUAL

UPCOMING MONTHLY EVENTS

NVC 101 - members-only event

August 13th | 12-1PM

Register Here


DEI Connects - members-only event

August 20th | 2-3PM

Speaker: Stacie Rinker, Senior Diversity & Inclusion Program Manager, M&T Bank

Register Here

MEMBER NEWS

Virginia Career Works is pleased to announce the upcoming Talent Up Fairfax Job Fair, a premier event designed to connect local employers with job seekers who have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Join the Talent Up Fairfax team on Wednesday, July 31st at 11AM at the NVCC Annandale Campus. Learn more, here



The quality of state education plays an important role in establishing the top state for business. NVC members which provide outstanding education: GMU, UVA, William & Mary, Virginia Tech and Northern Virginia Community College, have a tremendous impact on preparing a talent pool to fill positions and keep businesses innovative and thriving. Read more, here


Effective September 1st, Ron Ash will be taking over as the new CEO for Arlington County’s Accenture Federal Services, succeeding current CEO and Chair, John Goodman. Goodman will officially retire on March 31st, and Ash will lead Accenture in advancing the federal government’s integration of new technologies. Read more, here.

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