UVA Pipelines & Pathways

06/05/2026

Finding a job is just the first step toward stability, knowing how to manage that paycheck is where true financial empowerment begins!💡

We are incredibly proud to see the impact of the Pathways to Prosperity program highlighted in this beautiful story by Jen Solomon and 29News WVIR. The story features one of our superstar P&P participants, Sankofa Alkebu-Lan, who has transitioned from a program participant to a community leader, helping teach others the power of budgeting, saving, and long-term success.

A massive thank you to Victoria Maxey from the P&P team for her dedication to getting this program off the ground, and to our amazing partners, including Main TO Madison with the The Fountain Fund and United Bank for making this free financial literacy series a reality. Together, we are changing habits and creating incredible opportunities for our community! 📈 🙌

🎥 Watch the story here:

The series focuses on practical financial skills, including budgeting, saving, understanding credit, and preparing for major financial decisions.

06/04/2026

We are so excited to welcome the 3rd cohort of our Pathways to Success Early Childhood Educator Program! 🎉 Launched this past Monday, June 1st, this program is made possible through our proud partnership with the United Way of Greater Charlottesville’s Early Learning Career Launch initiative.

Swipe ➡️ to see our newest class in action, including some great site tours with our community employer partners at Bright Horizons and Bright Beginnings! 🏫

Over the next four weeks, these future educators are diving into intensive training, covering everything from Pediatric CPR and child development to early literacy and behavior management. 📚 The best part? During this training, students participate in interviews and will receive employment offers within the first two weeks of the program! 🤝

The support doesn’t stop after placement. They will continue working with United Way and their new employers to receive the mentoring and training they need to grow their careers in childcare. We can't wait to see the incredible impact they make in our community! 🌟

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06/03/2026

🎉Big congratulations are in order! Please help us celebrate our amazing Opportunity Navigators, Reyshawn Jones and Elijah Harrison, on their TWO-YEAR anniversary with UVA Pipelines & Pathways ! 🎊

Thank you both for your endless hard work, team spirit, and ongoing dedication to serving the Charlottesville community over the last 24 months. We are incredibly lucky to have you on the team! Here’s to year three and beyond! 🥳 🙌

06/03/2026

🚐💼 GET PAID TO TRAIN! 💼🚐 HOOS DRIVING DEADLINE FRIDAY, JUNE 5TH!

Looking for a new career opportunity with great pay and benefits? The HOOS Driving FlexRide & Ride Program is now accepting applications!

✅ Full-Time Benefited Position
✅ Starting at $19/hour
✅ Paid Training Provided
✅ No CDL required!

⏰ Deadline to Apply: Friday, June 5th

Need help with your application? Stop by and see us at the Fluvanna Job Fair!

📍 Fluvanna County Library
214 Commons Blvd., Palmyra, VA
📅 Thursday, June 4, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Our team will be available to:
✔ Help with applications
✔ Share information about jobs at UVA
✔ Sign you up for Pipelines & Pathways programs

Don't miss this opportunity to start a rewarding career with the University of Virginia! Questions? Contact us at [email protected] or 434-962-3996.

05/22/2026

📣UVA Pipelines & Pathways, along with University Transit Service (UTS), was honored to be recognized this week by the Virginia Transit Association (VTA) for Outstanding Community Program – Workforce Development Award at the VTA Annual Conference on Wednesday, May 20th! 🏆🚌

This award recognizes the innovative HOOS Workforce Development Training Programs — including HOOS Driving, HOOS OnDemand, and HOOS FleetKeepers — which were created by UVA P&P and UTS to address critical workforce shortages while expanding access to meaningful employment opportunities in the Charlottesville community. Through this partnership, community members received paid training, workforce readiness support, industry certifications, and direct pathways into careers with UTS.

Since launching in 2023, the program has:
✅ Helped UTS achieve and maintain full CDL staffing levels
✅ Reduced overtime costs and strengthened transit operations
✅ Increased UTS OnDemand ridership by 56% while decreasing cost per ride by 27%
✅ Created career pathways for community members in the Charlottesville region
✅ Connected participants to long-term, self-sustaining careers through training, support, and community partnership

We are incredibly proud of this collaborative effort and grateful to everyone who helped make these programs a success. Together, we are building stronger workforce pathways, strengthening public transportation, and creating lasting community impact. 💙🧡

**BE PART OF OUR NEXT HOOS DRIVING PROGRAM! JOIN US ON TUESDAY, MAY 26TH FROM 10AM TO 1PM AT VIRGINIA CAREER WORKS TO LEARN MORE!**

05/19/2026

🚨LOOKING FOR YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY? GET AN ON-THE-SPOT INTERVIEW & START YOUR NEW CAREER!🚨

Join UVA Pipelines & Pathways at our upcoming Pop Up Hiring Event and connect directly with hiring managers and recruiters from:

✨ Children’s Hospital Access - Patient Access Associates
✨ University Transit / HOOS Driving - FlexRide & Ride Driver
✨ Morrison Healthcare - Dining Associates

📍 VA Career Works – Charlottesville Center
944 Glenwood Station Lane, Suite 103
📅 Tuesday, May 26, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

✅ FREE & open to the public
✅ No registration required
✅ On-the-spot interviews available

Whether you’re interested in healthcare, transportation, food and beverage, or launching a new career path, this is your chance to meet employers face-to-face and explore exciting opportunities with UVA and community partners. Bring your resume, dress professionally, and come ready to interview! 💼🔥

05/14/2026

We are here at UTS connecting with some of our HOOS participants! Congratulations to Dare, a HOOS FleetKeeper, who has been employed at UTS for almost 6 months!!

Come out to UTS to learn about our newest program - HOOS Driving! Interview on the spot... we'll be here until 2pm!

1101 Millmont Street, Charlottesville, VA

05/13/2026

🚍💼 READY FOR A NEW CAREER? GET PAID TO TRAIN THROUGH HOOS DRIVING!

Join UVA HOOS Driving – FlexRide & Ride and start a rewarding career with purpose 💙🧡
✨ $19/hour + full benefits (benefits starting the 1st day of training)
✨ No CDL required
✨ Earn while you learn
✨ Make a real impact in the UVA community

Whether you’re helping provide accessible transportation (FlexRide) ☀️ or supporting overnight service for students (Ride) 🌙—this is your chance to build something meaningful.

📍 HOOS DRIVING HIRING & INTERVIEW EVENT
🗓 May 14 | 11 AM – 2 PM
📍 UVA Parking & Transportation (1101 Millmont St)

👉 Apply onsite & get an ON-THE-SPOT INTERVIEW!
👉 Meet the team + learn more about the role

🔥 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED

📲 Ready to get started? Come see us!
📧 [email protected] | 📞 434-962-3996

WANT TO APPLY AHEAD OF TIME? VISIT: https://jobs.virginia.edu/us/en/job/R0082868/HOOS-Driving-Training-Program-UVA-FlexRide

Your next move starts here. 🚍

05/06/2026

🚨 NOW LAUNCHING: HOOS Driving – FlexRide & Ride! Get Paid to Train!!!🚨

Ready to start a career with UVA as a FlexRide or Ride Driver with University Transit Service???
✔ Earn $19/hour + full benefits
✔ You'll be a full-time, benefited employee the FIRST DAY of training
✔ No CDL required
✔ Make a difference by helping the UVA community get where they need to go
✔ Build a long-term career with UVA

Whether it’s providing accessible transportation (FlexRide) or supporting overnight campus safety (Ride)—this is more than a job, it’s a purpose.

📍 JOIN US IN PERSON! Get help with your application and interview on the spot!

🗓 HOOS Driving Hiring Event
📅 Thursday, May 14 | 11 AM – 2 PM
📍 UVA Parking & Transportation/UTS (1101 Millmont Street)

🗓 Pipelines & Pathways Pop Up
📅 Tuesday, May 26 | 10 AM – 1 PM
📍 Virginia Career Works - Charlottesville Center (944 Glenwood Station Lane)

📲 Or, apply ahead of time: https://jobs.virginia.edu/us/en/job/R0082868/HOOS-Driving-Training-Program-UVA-FlexRide

📞 Questions? Contact us a [email protected] or 434.962.3996

04/30/2026

🚨 GOOD NEWS — PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR TRAINING PROGRAM DEADLINE EXTENDED! 🚨

Still thinking about your next step? You’ve got more time! 📅 New Deadline: May 14th

The Pathways to Success Early Childhood Educator Training Program is still accepting applications—and this is your chance to:

✨ Gain 80 hours of PAID training
🎓 Earn certifications & build real-world skills
👶 Launch a career in early childhood education
💼 Connect to employment with partner childcare facilities

💡 Don’t miss your opportunity to build a meaningful career making a difference in the lives of children and families.

👉 Apply today before it’s too late! https://virginia.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d1fO0qLLGDubqXI

📩 Questions? [email protected]| 434-962-3996