VEDP seeks the next leader of the Virginia Talent Accelerator Program to succeed the founding leader who is retiring in late 2024 after building the program from scratch and leading it to be consistently ranked as the top workforce incentive program in the nation. Through a talented team of ~35 dedicated staff members, the Virginia Talent Accelerator Program develops and delivers customized recruitment and training services as part of the incentive package that VEDP offers eligible companies to win the competition for coveted job creation projects. Delivered in partnership with the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), the Virginia Talent Accelerator primarily serves advanced manufacturing facilities. Technology firms and corporate headquarters are also eligible. The leader will manage a team of talented workforce development professionals who support leading client companies as they expand their existing Virginia presence or establish a new location. The core deliverables provide world-class training and recruitment solutions that are fully customized to a company’s unique operations, equipment, standards, and culture. These services are part of a comprehensive suite of services which include video and visualization media development as well as advanced training in leadership, collaboration skills, and quality systems. All program services are provided at no cost to qualified new and expanding companies as an incentive for job creation.