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IT contractor to invest $1M in Tysons headquarters

A company in the information technology sector that had received offers from Texas, Florida and West Virginia but chose to remain in Tysons despite receiving competing bids.

At a Vienna rally, Republican nominees Winsome Earle Sears decry their’ socialist opponents’

After a contentious primary the Republican nominees for Virginia’s next Governor, Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General took to the stage in Vienna last night (Tuesday), trying to present a united image.

In Support of the GOP Tax Bill and Silencer Deregulation

The Republican tax bill, including its provision to eliminate the $200 tax and registration requirements for firearm silencers, represents a practical approach to reducing government overreach while promoting individual freedoms and economic growth. Contrary to the criticisms from Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, this legislation prioritizes the needs of law-abiding citizens and offers significant benefits for both the economy and public safety.

Virginia Announces Alternative Hiring Process for Individuals with Disabilities

~ is building a comprehensive strategy of inclusion in state government employment practices~
, VA –  today announced that Virginia state government has implemented an alternative hiring process for individuals with , serving as a model for inclusive employment practices. The process embeds employment of individuals with differing abilities as part of standard hiring and the state work culture.
A collaboration of state and community partners, the Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM) and the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) have spearheaded the continuing effort to employ, integrate and accommodate more individuals with disabilities in the state workforce.
-My administration fully supports expanded economic and job opportunities for individuals living with disabilities. This is a significant step in the Commonwealth’s commitment to the overall goal of increasing employment opportunities for all Virginians,” said .
State hiring policy will be updated to incorporate the new alternative hiring process.
Applicants with documented disabilities, as certified by a DARS certified rehabilitation counselor, are eligible for consideration.
Interested applicants will apply at jobs.virginia.gov and upload a Certificate of Disability to their employment application.
Approved applicants may receive priority consideration during the recruitment process.
Agencies are strongly encouraged to provide a 6-month provisional period to these new hires to ensure accommodation needs are met and employees are set up for success.
-This process is only the beginning of our strategy to demonstrate our commitment to individuals with differing abilities to improve the state workforce. It is one facet of a more comprehensive strategy, which includes accommodations, communication, and awareness, compliance and retention of individuals with differing abilities,” said Margaret -Lyn” McDermid, Secretary of Administration.
The Commonwealth’s continuing commitment to equal employment opportunities for all, including individuals with differing abilities, is highlighted in Code of Virginia Â§2.2-203.2:3 and Â§2.2-1213.
-This policy opens doors for job applicants with disabilities to seek state employment, paving the way for new career paths. DARS’ collaboration with DHRM is essential to its success in assisting those who are underrepresented in the state workforce,” said DARS Commissioner Kathy Hayfield. 
-To bolster this initiative, DARS received a $9.2 million federal grant called ‘Pathways to Careers using Partnerships, Apprenticeships and Equity,’ that will serve at least 750 Virginians with disabilities to acquire skills-based training and registered apprenticeships in high-wage, high-demand fields, including STEM and state government,” said John Littel, Secretary of and Human Resources. 
The DHRM website has more information at jobs.virginia.gov, including Frequently Asked Questions for Applicants. A Certificate of may be requested from DARS or by calling 800-552-5019. Sign language users may use the videophone at 804-325-1316.

Read More: https://governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/news-releases/2022/may/name-933240-en.html

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