Virginia Economic Review
Our quarterly publication, Virginia Economic Review, provides an insider look at Virginia’s economy, its diverse array of world-class companies, its amazing talent, and its stunning natural beauty, as well as insights from national thought leaders.

Building a Stable Cybersecurity Pipeline in Greater Fredericksburg
Germanna Community College and GCubed, Inc. partnered to create a summer boot camp credentialing program for high school teachers to train them for cybersecurity classes.
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National Work Study Program Helps Fill Manufacturing Skills Gap
The Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) work study program visits high schools to persuade today’s teenagers that they should seek a career in manufacturing.
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VMASC Works With Industry Partners to Solve the Problems of the Future
The Virginia Modeling, Analysis, and Simulation Center (VMASC) specializes in the future — integration of digital technologies into practical uses to support partners in industry and government.
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Southwest Virginia Job Seekers Get a Leg Up From United Way Program
Through a United Way initiative, upcoming workers find a way to get a foot in the proverbial door, while the employer gets a source for filling essential positions.
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Pioneering Research and Partnership at Scale
The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute’s (VTTI) labs allow students to stay on the cutting edge of vehicle design, safety, and other research efforts.
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Tailor-Made Welding Talent
Rappahannock Community College's Westmoreland Workforce Training Center has allowed the school to expand its offerings to include customized learning opportunities the school has developed with employers in the region.
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The Sweet Spot of Jobs and Livability
July 9, 2025
A Conversation With Julia Boas, Director of Business Investment and Talent, and Michelle Williams, Digital Strategies Program Manager, Roanoke Regional Partnership

The Role of AI in Cybersecurity
April 1, 2025
A Conversation With Candice Ling, Senior Vice President, Microsoft