American Graduate

We are checking in with Work Like A Girl ambassador and welder Pierette Swan. Since we last chatted with her she has a new job and will soon appear in a documentary made by a local filmmaker.

Interested in learning about working in skilled careers? We recently spoke with Pierrette Swan, a local welder and a WHRO Work Like A Girl ambassador. She joined us on Facebook Live and provided great informaiton. Watch the interview.

Kelli Gilliam wears many hats — wife, mother, professional welder and beauty pageant competitor. Now she is adding a new hat, that of an author, to introduce young girls to the vast career opportunities that can be found in skilled careers like those within the manufacturing industry.

Businesses that offer internships support the future of Hampton Roads by providing youth with meaningful work experiences that can lead to a rewarding career.

Offering internships is one way to sustain a strong and competitive workforce, and interns can increase your company's productivity. Learn why internship programs are so valuable for businesses.

As a part of American Graduate: Getting to Work, a collaboration between WHRO and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, WHRV has been creating education-based content via “HearSay with Cathy Lewis” and “Educationally Speaking”.

On Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, Norfolk Public Schools Berkley Campostella Early Childhood Center (BCECC) celebrated the power of technology to transform the classroom as students received new Apple iPads outfitted with mobile broadband from AT&T.