Events

Human Resources Committee Meeting

Owing to the federal Government’s shutdown today, our speakers from USCIS have just advised us that they will be unable to present to us today.  Accordingly, we have to cancel today’s October Human Resources Committee.  We’ll reschedule our immigration speakers to a future meeting.  In the meantime, we hope to see you at our NEXT Committee meeting on November 5. 

Contracts Committee Meeting

The topic for this meeting will be: The Effects of Tariffs on Our Business

Shipboard Cableway Inspection (October 7-9)

This course is under the oversight of HII Technical Solutions and upon successful completion attendees will receive a NAVSEA Cableway Certification card. The cableway program provides NAVSEA Cableway training and certification to students.

Workforce Development Committee Meeting

Meeting Topic: Panel Discussion with Career and Technical Education (CTE) Providers

This event will feature key CTE leaders from across Hampton Roads, offering insights into their programs, student pathways, and opportunities for collaboration. This is a great opportunity to learn about K-12 programing in the region and connect directly with programs. We encourage you to attend and bring your questions for the panel!

 Panelists include:

• Brandon Bell, Ph.D., Site Coordinator – Norfolk Technical Center
• Kelly Kitchens, Ed.D., Principal – Chesapeake Career Center
• Joy Speelman, Workforce Development Coordinator – Chesapeake Career Center
• Sara Lockett, Ed.D., Director Office of Technical and Career Education – Virginia Beach City Public Schools
• Christina Kerby, Academy Coach – Hampton City Public Schools
• Nicole Stephens, Principal – New Horizons Regional Education Center
• Micheal Hill, Coordinator Career and Technical Education – Portsmouth City Public Schools

Contracts Seminar: Small Business Panel Discussion

Columbus Day (VSRA Office is Closed)

39th Annual VSRF Golf Tournament

Mark your calendars for the 39th Annual VSRF Golf Tournament on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at Cypress Point Country Club.

OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (October 20-21)

The OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry course awards the 10-Hour certification card and meets all of the mandated regulations for the Maritime Industry (OSHA Code of Federal Regulations 29 CFR 1915) course in a format that specifically addresses the challenges and environmental conditions specific to the shipyards. In addition, shipyard specific regulations and issues are covered in depth. Instructors are authorized by OSHA endorsed certification programs. Cards are issued through the Instructor's certifying body. All book, material and certification costs are covered in the course fee.

Communications Committee Meeting

The Communications Committee meets the 4^th Wednesday of the EVEN months, at 9:30 a.m., at the VSRA Office, 101 W. Main Street, Suite 5500 (5th Floor East), Norfolk, VA  23510.  We are located in the World Trade Center building.

Parking is available in the Town Point Parking Garage on Main Street directly across the street from the World Trade Center building.  Please bring your parking ticket with you for validation.

Contracts Seminar: CPARS Panel Discussion

OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry Course (October 27-28)

The OSHA 10 Hour Maritime Industry course awards the 10-Hour certification card and meets all of the mandated regulations for the Maritime Industry (OSHA Code of Federal Regulations 29 CFR 1915) course in a format that specifically addresses the challenges and environmental conditions specific to the shipyards. In addition, shipyard specific regulations and issues are covered in depth. Instructors are authorized by OSHA endorsed certification programs. Cards are issued through the Instructor's certifying body. All book, material and certification costs are covered in the course fee.

Emergency First Response Certification (October 30)

Emergency First Response training is OSHA approved and internationally accepted.  This course meets the OSHA Guidelines CFR 1910.151 compliance standards for workplace safety.

Emergency First Response Refresher (October 31)

This is a 1/2 a day refresher course from 7:30am to 11:30am. The EFR Refresher course meets OSHA Guidelines 29CFR 1910.151 compliance standards for workplace safety.