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Portsmouth names Leo Akuchilobi workforce development manager; assistant director to join next week
Summary
Portsmouth Economic Development introduced Leo Akuchilobi as its new manager of workforce development (joined Feb. 3). The department also announced Charlie Baumann will join next Monday as assistant director, coming from Virginia Beach.
Portsmouth Economic Development introduced Leo Akuchilobi as the new manager of workforce development. Staff said Akuchilobi joined the office on Feb. 3 and will focus on training programs, business outreach and linking residents to employment opportunities. In his remarks Akuchilobi described prior work in corrections as a community engagement business developer for the Virginia Department of Justice and said he intends to emphasize preventive, community-based workforce strategies and stronger employer partnerships.
Staff also announced that Charlie Baumann will join Portsmouth Economic Development as assistant director next Monday; Baumann is coming most recently from the City of Virginia Beach. Staff said the department is near full staffing following these hires.
Ending: Akuchilobi invited commissioners or residents to contact him directly about workforce needs and training opportunities; staff said they will introduce Baumann at a future meeting when he joins the office.
