December 6-8, 2023
The Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center

ABOUT
The VCCS Hire Education Conference is Virginia’s premier workforce event dedicated to learning and sharing, leadership development, innovation, and collaboration. The Hire Education Conference is an annual professional development gathering of workforce leaders and practitioners to explore and discuss workforce needs of businesses and individuals in the Commonwealth and share best practices to address these needs. This conference has been in existence for over 20 years, positioning Virginia as a national model for workforce development and training. In 2023, the conference will focus on strengthening our work as we move forward as one cohesive workforce development system in Virginia.

The 2023 conference theme, One System: Stronger Together, aligns with Chancellor Doré's vision of connecting colleges regionally (Go Virginia regions) to increase collaboration and combine college strengths to make a greater impact in our communities. Though we are 23 individual colleges, we are one unified team - One System: Stronger Together. Virginia’s Community Colleges and our many partners make up Virginia's workforce ecosystem. From the new Department of Workforce Development and Advancement, workforce partners (business and industry, employers, state agencies) to job seekers and students – we all play a critical role in ensuring Virginians, as well as our economy, thrive.

AGENDA
An overview agenda can be found on the 'Agenda' tab. The final agenda will be available prior to the conference.

ATTENDEE REGISTRATION FEE - $175 *
The attendee registration fee covers the cost of all programming and conference meals. This is a flat fee with no partial day nor guest rate options. A $25 discount will be applied to approved breakout session presenters making their final registration fee $150. For planning purposes, onsite registrations will not be accepted. 

*Sponsor fees differ - contact Sandy Gharib (sgharib@vccs.edu) to inquire.

Please note:  Hotel reservations are not included in the registration fee. Registrants are responsible for making and managing their own lodging. Refer to the 'Lodging' tab for more details.

IMPORTANT DEADLINES
Conference Registration:  extended until November 27, 2023 at 5:00 pm
Hotel Reservation:  November 15, 2023