March 2017


www.hamptonroadsmessenger.com Suffolk to host Job Corps


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information session Suffolk, Va.-The Suffolk Workforce Development Center will host a Job Corps Information Session on Thursday, March 30, 2017, at 9 a.m. The Suffolk Workforce Development Center is located at 157 North Main Street, Second Floor.


Suffolk and Franklin residents, ages 16 to 24, are welcome to attend this free session which will cover a variety of professions including automotive technology, CNA/LPN, culinary arts, electrician, health careers, landscaping, office administration, painting, pharmacy tech, plumbing, welding, security, and more.


Attendees are requested to follow the following dress code: Males – button or polo shirt, slacks, belt, shoes Females – dress, skirt, slacks, blouse, shoes


It is requested that all attendees not wear jeans, sneakers, or shorts.


If you would like to learn more about the Job Corps Program, this is the first step in the admissions process for interested students. Job Corps is the nation’s largest career technical training and education program for students ages 16 to 24. Administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, Job Corps provides low-income men and women with an opportunity to gain the experience they need to begin a career or advance to higher education at no cost to the student.


Pedro Wallace selected as new


Virginia Beach CIO Virginia Beach, Va.- Virginia Beach City Manager Dave Hansen recently announced the appointment of Pedro Wallace as chief information officer and director of the Department of Information Technology Department. Wallace is currently the CIO in Chesapeake, VA.


"Pedro is a great find for the City of Virginia Beach," said Hansen. "He is a forward-thinker with a strong reputation as a collaborative problem solver. He helped the City of Chesapeake make significant technological advances despite some fiscal challenges. His command of what it takes to lead the transformation to Next Generation and cloud-based systems will keep Virginia Beach focused on making sound investments in emerging technologies," he said.


Upcoming Events


Youth and Community Action Team (YCAT)


Event Date:


First Thursday of each month 3 pm - 4:30 pm (September - June) Event location:


Meyera Oberndorf Central Library 4100 Virginia Beach Boulevard Virginia Beach, Virginia Contact info: 757-385-0803


The Spirit of a Woman: A Celebration of Women in the Arts (Exhibit) Event Dates:


March 2-31, 2017, Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Event location:


Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts 110 W. Finney Avenue Contact info: 757-923-0003


Coupon Swap Event Dates:


Thursdays 10AM - 7 PM Event location:


Little Creek Branch Library 7853 Tarpon Place Norfolk 23518


Contact info: (757) 441-1751


Job Readiness Classes Event Dates:


Every Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Event location:


Norfolk Workforce Development 201 East Little Creek Road, Norfolk Contact info: (757) 664-6000


Learning on Laptops: Homework Help (ages 12-18) Event Dates:


First Thursday of each month 6-8 p.m. excluding holidays Event location: Grissom Library 366 Deshazor Drive Newport News, VA 23608 Contact info: 757-369-3190


National Council of Negro Women Norfolk Section Meeting Event Dates:


2nd Saturday of the month 11 am - 12:30 pm Event location: StanHope House


2715 Stanhope Avenue Norfolk, VA Contact info:


J. House (757) 409-3342 ncnwnorva@gmail.com


Hampton Branch NAACP Event Dates:


1st Monday of each month 7:00 PM excluding holidays Event Location: Bethel AME Church 94 Lincoln Street Hampton, VA 23663 Contact Info: 757-827-1768


Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Weight Management Support Event Dates:


Mondays 5:30 PM (except holidays) Event location:


Norview Community Center 6380 Sewells Point Road Norfolk, VA Contact Info: 289-7088


Transition & Employment Assistance to the Military Event Dates: March 7, 2017 7:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Event location:


Peninsula Workforce Development Center Conference Center 600 Butler Farm Rd Hampton, VA 23666 Contact info:


LTaylor@pwlink.org or 757-766-4915


Computer & Resume Tutoring (Adults & Teens) Event Dates:


Tues. 11AM-2 PM & Thurs. 2PM-4PM Event Location:


Barron F. Black Branch Library 6700 East Tanners Creek Drive Norfolk, VA 23513


Contact info: (757) 441-5806


Chesapeake Branch NAACP Monthly Meeting Event Dates:


First Tuesday of the Month 7 - 8 pm Event location:


Providence United Church of Christ 2200 Vicker Avenue Chesapeake, VA


Contact info: (757)485-8916


Think Tank Event Dates:


Mon-Thursday 2:30 - 4 p.m. Event location:


Slover Library - 5th Floor 235 E. Plume Street, Norfolk, VA Contact info: 757-727-1610


Newport News One City Health & Wellness Expo Event location:


March 10, 2017, 12 p.m.- 7 p.m.; March 11, 2017, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Location:


Denbigh Community Center 15198 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23608 Contact: 757-812-7900


or www.onecitymarathon.com


Norfolk Branch NAACP Meeting Event Dates:


2nd Monday of the month 7 pm - 8 pm Event location:


Huntersville Community Center 830 Goff Street, Norfolk, VA Contact info: 757 627-1096


Virginia Beach NAACP Meeting Event Dates:


Second Monday of the month 7:00 pm


Event location:


868 North Newtown Rd Suite 101 Virginia Beach, VA


Contact info: 757-490-7799


2017 Portsmouth Police Citizen’s Academy Date/Time: March 13 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. Event location:


Portsmouth Police Training Academy | 309 Columbia Street Portsmouth, VA 23704 Contact info/Enroll: (757) 393-8088


jacobsb@portsmouthva.gov


Meet & Greet & Network with Outstanding Business Professionals Event Dates:


Mar 14, 2017 11:30 a.m. Event location:


Atlantic Bay Mortgage 600 Lynnhaven Parkway Suite 100 Virginia Beach, VA


Newport News Branch NAACP Event Dates: Monthly Meeting


2nd Thursday of the month 7pm Event Location:


Newport News Community Center 605 South Ave, Newport News, VA Contact info:


757-532-9486 | 757-532-4701


Job Readiness Class Event Dates: Every Thursday


9:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.


Norfolk Workforce Development Event location:


201 E. Little Creek Road, Norfolk Contact Info 757-664-6000


Free Youth Steel Drum Classes Event Dates: Every Monday


2:30 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Event location:


DGCC 2410 Wickham Ave Newport News, VA Contact Info 757- 247-8950


Coffee Downtown Event Dates: Every Tuesday


8:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Event location:


Hatch 111 Granby Street Norfolk Contact Info 757- 295-8635 757-393-8501


The Center for Digital Government recently named Virginia Beach as one of the most technologically advanced large cities (populations of 250,000 to 499,999) in the nation. The Department of Information Technology has 174 employees, an annual operating budget of $30 million, and a six-year capital budget of $50 million.


Wallace has 34 years of public and private sector experience in the information technology field. Prior to joining the City of Chesapeake in 2007, he served as the director of information services for the City of Boynton Beach, FL. Wallace also worked in Guilford County, NC, and for Harcourt Brace & Company.


Wallace earned a bachelor's degree in business management from Nova Southeastern University and is an accredited Certified Chief Information Officer. His appointment is effective April 13, 2017.


You are cordially invited to attend...


City Council meetings... Norfolk - regular meetings are held on the first and fourth Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. and the second and third Tuesday at 2:30 p.m.


Chesapeake - regular meetings are held on the second, third and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.


Newport News - regular business meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 7:00 p.m.


Suffolk - regular meetings are held on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Hampton - typically take place on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m.


Virginia Beach - meets on the first four Tuesdays of each month. In July the meetings are scheduled on the first two Tuesdays only. Formal session begins at 6 p.m. Portsmouth - meeting dates are the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.


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