Onboard|ROA

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What is Onboard|ROA?

This eight-week summer onboarding program integrates interns, new hires, and remote workers with regional employers and our thriving community. Onboarding is an essential element in developing workers committed to the success of a company and helps retain new hires by making them feel included. Here at Get2KnowNoke, we think onboarding matters for new hires and new residents alike.

Onboard|ROA develops our region’s future workforce through crucial NACE career readiness competencies courses, intentional socials, and eye-opening excursions. We heard time and again how interns and new hires would show up to work, but never feel engrained in the ‘Noke life — that’s why Onboard|ROA is a total game-changer. Register Today!

Onboard|ROA is the perfect blend of career development and experiencing the best amenities that our region has to offer.

Who can participate?

Interns, Students, New Hires, New-to-the-Area Professionals, and Remote Workers Ages 18 to 26

Our program isn’t just for interns anymore. It’s now open to students and young professionals who are working in the Roanoke Region of Virginia – that includes remote workers whose employers may not be located here! You just have to be aged 18 to 26 and want to meet new people and build your career.

What will Onboard|ROA help you accomplish?

Employer Benefits

• Save money and resources onboarding your new hires, and tackle the largest challenge of all – helping them feel at home and make friends in the Roanoke Region.
• Increase the number of young professionals living and working in the region post-graduation, and build the pipeline for area college graduates.
• Allow young hires the opportunity to develop critical soft skills with our National Association of Colleges and Educators career readiness curriculum.
• Train and develop your workforce from within, providing long-term time and financial savings.

Young Professional & Intern Benefits

• Meet new professional colleagues.
• Explore the outdoors and regional entertainment with other professionals your age.
• Gain valuable leadership and career-building skills to set you apart for future employers.
• Receive a National Association of Colleges and Educators career readiness certificate of course completion.

Onboard Summer Schedule

Employers provide the opportunity; let us provide the fun through social events, evening outings, nightlife, and outdoor excursions. It’s the perfect match, for a memorable summer. Participants are responsible for their own transportation. We understand that participants will have vacations or work conflicts and may not be able to attend ALL events.

**Details are subject to change slightly (location, time, etc.) until all events are finalized.

TIME AWAY FROM WORK: Every participant will miss a few work hours during the program. Employers, please add it to your calendars and make your interns feel comfortable taking the time. The full program is ~20 hours total.

Summer Onboarding Program Registration

The program is limited to 80 participants. The program tuition is $320 per participant. If you are an individual interested in participating and don’t have a company to sponsor you, please fill out our scholarship application.

Fee includes a kick-off dinner, graduation cookout, eight career and professional development facilitator-led events, concert tickets, Salem Red Sox tickets, excursions, equipment rentals, venues, guided adventures and engaging activities all summer long. Send questions to Michelle Williams.

Questions? Please email the talent strategies manager at the Roanoke Regional Partnership, Michelle Williams. Or call 540-655-9364 during normal business hours.

Interested in Sponsoring Our Future Workforce?

We are looking for sponsors interested in hosting talent events, lunches, dinners, or outings. Please reach out to Michelle Williams ASAP with interest. We can customize options and are flexible in regard to budget and scope.