Nearly 36 million Americans lack basic skills in areas such as literacy, numeracy and problem solving. They don’t know “how to work,” which sets them up for failure – inability to gain or retain employment and lack of advancement. WHRO has a solution with Workplace Ready learning modules. Call or email to schedule a demonstration of the new Workplace Ready modules at 757.889.9437 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

WHRO will officially release the first five modules on Monday, April 4th. These modules are Applied Mathematics; Reading for Information; Location Information; Understanding Health, Wellness and Safety; and Internet Use and Safety.

Workplace Ready is part of American Graduate: Let’s Make it Happen a public media inititative funded by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and Hampton Roads Community Foundation with support from Newman’s Own Foundation.

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Connected to the Community

Here's what we've currently got in the works to bring education, enlightenment, and inspiration to Hampton Roads.

Emerging Leaders Board

Young professionals passionate about public media and supporting its mission. Find out more

Past Community Initiatives

American Graduate: Getting to Work initiative focuses on helping youth succeed in school, career, and life by exploring challenges to entering the workforce facing today's youth. Find out more

Veterans

Hampton Roads is home to over 217,000 veterans. We're currently involved in these initiatives with them:

Veterans Coming Home

Veterans Coming Home explores "what works" for veterans as they return to civilian life sharing both the challenges and success stories of veterans who are making a difference in the workplace, on campus, and in their communities.

Wall of Faces

There are 1,307 names of Virginian Vietnam veterans listed on The Wall. WHRO is proud to spearhead a state-wide initiative and engage partners and community individuals to ensure every Virginian listed has a photo. Find out more