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.
When Education Meets Employment: A Conversation With Earl Buford
VEDP President and CEO Jason El Koubi spoke with Earl Buford, president of the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning about CAEL’s mission and work, best practices for getting workers the training they need for the jobs they want, and the family history that motivates him.
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Creating Positive Outcomes for Students and Employers: A Conversation with Anne Kress
VEDP President and CEO Jason El Koubi spoke with Anne Kress, president of Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) about the importance of community colleges in workforce development, the effectiveness of industry partnerships in delivering talent to employers, and NOVA’s efforts to serve a…
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From Virginia to the World
Unique program has Virginia students acting as export advisers.
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Northern Virginia Community College Leverages Industry Partnerships to Fill Tech Workforce Needs
Northern Virginia Community College has the partnerships and curriculum to help train a growing regional tech workforce.
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HII Leans on Local Partners to Fill Significant Workforce Needs
The Apprentice School in Newport News allows students to fire up virtual power tools and get firsthand experience fusing metal for vessels produced by Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS), a division of HII.
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Virginia Western Community College’s Bespoke Training Helps Mack Trucks Grow in Roanoke
Virginia Western Community College’s advanced technology education programs, which train skilled workers to serve the Roanoke's advanced manufacturing base and growing automotive industry, helped draw Mack Trucks, Inc. to Virginia's Roanoke Region.
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Disrupting Conventional Historical Wisdom
July 13, 2026
A Conversation With Christy Coleman, Executive Director, Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation
A Biopharma Moment Decades in the Making
April 7, 2026
A Conversation With John Newby, CEO, Virginia Bio
The Urgency of Building Healthier Communities
April 1, 2026
A Conversation With Pam Cheng, Executive Vice President of Global Operations and IT and Chief Sustainability Officer, AstraZeneca