{"id":2387,"date":"2025-03-11T14:55:57","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T18:55:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/home.hamptonu.edu\/wde-dev\/?page_id=2387"},"modified":"2025-07-31T14:31:20","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T18:31:20","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/home.hamptonu.edu\/wde\/about\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The Hampton University Workforce Development Enterprise is a multifaceted, future-focused ecosystem designed to meet the educational and economic needs of the Hampton Roads region and beyond. Spanning three anchor locations, the Enterprise encompasses:<\/p>

  • Suite 1100 \u2013 The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center<\/strong>, also located at 2 Eaton Street, home to a cutting-edge makerspace, startup incubator, and immersive technology lab, where students and emerging entrepreneurs gain hands-on experience and access to industry experts.<\/li><\/ul>
    • Suite 1400 \u2013 The Business Networking and Culinary Center<\/strong>\u00a0at 2 Eaton Street, a dynamic waterfront hub for culinary innovation, entrepreneurship training, networking events, and large-scale community programming.<\/li><\/ul>
      • The Community Health and Vocation Center<\/strong>\u00a0at 303 Butler Farm Road, which delivers critical workforce certifications and training in allied health, skilled trades, and high-demand vocational areas, with an emphasis on community wellness and sustainable employment pathways.<\/li><\/ul>

        Together, these centers operate as a unified enterprise, creating equitable access to career readiness, economic mobility, and entrepreneurial empowerment for all. The initiative is rooted in Hampton University\u2019s legacy of excellence and its commitment to advancing educational innovation, workforce resilience, and community impact.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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        The mission of the Hampton University Workforce Development Enterprise is to empower individuals, strengthen communities, and drive regional economic growth by delivering innovative, industry-aligned training, entrepreneurial support, and health-focused vocational programs. Through strategic partnerships and experiential learning, we equip learners with the skills, resources, and networks needed to thrive in today\u2019s evolving workforce.<\/p> <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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        Our vision is to be a nationally recognized hub for workforce innovation, entrepreneurial excellence, and community advancement\u2014serving as the premier model for how Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) catalyze sustainable prosperity through education, innovation, and economic growth.<\/p> <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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