Workforce development is instrumental in developing individual and organizational capabilities for fulfilling the mission of state government. DHRM supports workforce development by leading, promoting, and embedding a culture of continuous workplace learning, advancement, and growth supportive of individual, team, and organizational development. Our goal is to holistically support workforce development through the following programs and resources.
Please contact workforce.development@dhrm.virginia.gov to learn more about DHRM Workforce Development Resources and Programs.
Commonwealth Of Virginia Learning Center Management
Learning Management and Development
Learning Measurement and Impact
Virginia Management Fellows Program
Workplace Coaching
Workforce Support Programs
Internship Programs Support
DHRM Learning Opportunities CatalogCatalog of learning opportunities available from DHRM for leaders, employees, and teams.
Required TrainingRequired training for Executive Branch employees.
Educational Leave and Assistance PoliciesCommonwealth of Virginia Educational Leave and Assistance Policies
Mentoring ToolkitToolkit providing guidance and information for establishing mentoring programs.
Learning Methods GuideGuide that describes different approaches for learning.
Commonwealth of Virginia Learning Center (COVLC)The COVLC serves as the Commonwealth’s application and repository for e-learning and training content.
COVLC OverviewVideo overview of how to access and use the COVLC.
Virginia Management Fellows ProgramThe Virginia Management Fellows (VMF) Program is a workforce development program managed by DHRM in partnership with Virginia Tech’s School of Public and International Affairs. The program provides participants (Fellows) with three 8 month agency rotations over a two-year paid term of employment in classified positions. Fellows are also supported in their development with learning opportunities including public budgeting, analytics, legislative process, leadership, and more. Contact vmf@dhrm.virginia.gov to learn more!
Workplace Effectiveness CoachingCoaching provided for Employees, Teams, and Leaders to improve their communication, productivity, career growth, and work style effectiveness through assessment, understanding, and planned change
Conflict Management CoachingCoaching that is designed to help an employee better understand their individual conflict behavior in order to promote more effective workplace conflict resolution.
Internship Programs provide a valuable opportunity to develop skills through applied experience in a workplace setting. Through internship opportunities, agencies set the stage for growing their workforce.