September 27, 2022

UPCOMING EVENTS

Northern Virginia Workforce Network

September 27th | 2-3PM

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Greater Washington Apprentice Network

October 4th | 2-3PM

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Speed Networking

October 11th | 2:30-4PM

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Capital Digital Talent

October 13th | 8:30-10:30AM

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NOVA DEI Connects

October 18th | 2-3PM

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WORKFORCE UPDATE

Capital Digital Talent Research Report Findings

The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Foundation together with our knowledge partner McKinsey & Company are proud to release the findings of the Capital Digital Talent research report on October 13th. 


Digital talent is essential to competitiveness and growth for every company and organization, but the Capital Region continues to face a critical shortage. To identify strategies to build the digital talent pipeline, we developed an integrated perspective based on input from regional digital technology and talent leaders and a comprehensive analysis, including assets, research, and data from our knowledge partner for this effort, McKinsey & Company. For the purposes of this project, we define digital talent as the human capital needed to accelerate and deliver on any organization's digital capabilities and strategy. 


At the launch event on October 13th, Brooke Weddle, Partner, McKinsey & Company will share key learnings from the Capital Digital Talent report, including nine specific strategies to build the digital talent pipeline for the region in the areas of sourcing, hiring, and retaining talent. The identified strategies include specific actionable steps and best practices for employers to improve outcomes in the recruitment and retention of the human capital needed to accelerate and deliver on an organization’s digital capabilities and strategy.


A panel discussion of senior leaders who participated in the research will follow the presentation of the key research findings. The panelists are: 


  • Susan Charnaux, Chief People Officer, Appian
  • Lance Collins, VP and Executive Director, Virginia Tech Innovation Campus
  • Guru Sethupathy, Managing Vice President Intrapreneur, Capital One


Please join us on October 13th for the launch of this important research. Attendees will receive a digital copy of the full Capital Digital Talent report. 

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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Northern Virginia Workforce Network - September

September 27th | 2-3PM | Virtual, Free

SPEAKER: Elizabeth Hughes, Senior Director, Insight Region, Community Foundation for Northern Virginia


Are you interested in finding innovative solutions to our region’s workforce challenges? Please join us for the inaugural meeting of the NOVA Workforce Network on September 27th. The NOVA Workforce Network is an inclusive and collaborative community of workforce professionals and others interested in workforce innovation. All are welcome to attend.

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Greater Washington Apprentice Network - October

October 4th | 2-3PM | Virtual, Free

SPEAKER: Tom Hood, EVP Business Growth & Engagement, AICPA


The Greater Washington Apprentice Network (GWAN) brings together employers, academic institutions, public and private sectors. Employers gain access to best practices from organizational peers, sources of prospective apprentice candidates, support services, academic institutions, and training resources. The GWAN meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month for an Employer Briefing.

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New Member Orientation

October 11th | 2:30-4PM | Chamber Office

Without solid networking, is it is harder to make connections. This event holds the power to increase your business circle within a short period of time. During each session, participants will meet face-to-face while exchanging business cards and valuable information about their business. Come join our business networking event and cultivate a long-lasting business relationship that will allow you to: 

  • Maximize your time by putting yourself in front of several companies in one setting
  • Do more than just pass a card - Network one on one
  • Expand your network and increase your circle of influence
  • Perfect your 30-second pitch
  • Fun and fast-paced


This event is a members-only event. 

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Capital Digital Talent

October 13th | 8:30-10:30AM | Chamber Office 

RESEARCH PRESENTATION: Brooke Weddle, Partner, McKinsey & Company


PANELISTS:

  • Susan Charnaux, Chief People Officer, Vappian
  • Lance Collins, VP and Executive Director, Virginia Tech Innovation Campus
  • Guru Sethupathy, Managing Vice President Intrapreneur, Capital One


The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Foundation together with our knowledge partner McKinsey & Company are proud to release the findings of the Capital Digital Talent research report. 

At this event, we will share key learnings from our research, including strategies to build the digital talent pipeline for the region and specific actionable steps and best practices for employers to improve outcomes in the recruitment and retention of the human capital needed to accelerate and deliver on an organization’s digital capabilities and strategy.


A panel discussion of senior leaders who participated in the research will follow the presentation of the key research findings.

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NOVA DEI Connects - October

18th | 2-3PM | Virtual, Free

SPEAKER: Stephanie Turner, Vice President, Diversity and Social Innovation, The MITRE Corporation


The NOVA DEI Connects is an inclusive and collaborative community of members who seek to share, learn, and implement best practices in diversity, equity and inclusion in their employee culture, talent development, and employee recruiting and retention. NOVA DEI Connects welcomes all members interested in advancing their knowledge and understanding of successful DEI strategies to join us and each other in this opportunity.

Each month the network will meet via Zoom to speak with a leader who will share their DEI best practices and programs. This is a members-only event.

KEEP CURRENT WITH
MEMBER NEWS

Amyx has been awarded the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Automated Material Handling Equipment (AMHE) Technical and Life Cycle Program Support task order. The AMHE contract award expands Amyx’s presence in DLA Distribution Centers for the second time in 2 years and increases support from 8 to 12 sites. Learn more here.


The St. James Corporate Games brings together company teams for a day of competition, charity, and camaraderie. October 14th will be an epic day of team building with activities including golf, flag football, wellness walks, and cooking demonstrations. Learn more here


The NOVA Chamber and Virginia Tech are partnering to support companies in filling their current and growing number of entry-level cybersecurity positions and connect them with a talent pool of cybersecurity analytics trainees from diverse cultural, ethnic, and linguistic backgrounds. A virtual meeting will be held on October 4th at 10:00AM focusing on the "2+2" BIT-Cyber Program. Learn more here.

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