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.

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CGI, Inc.
Second Quarter 2022

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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Virginia Tech Transportation Institute
Second Quarter 2022

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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Welding Teaser
Second Quarter 2022

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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Blue Ridge Community College
Second Quarter 2022

Blue Ridge Community College Partners With Industry to Train the Future of Cybersecurity

Blue Ridge Community College is providing a growing number of students quality cybersecurity training at no or low cost in a three-month program.  

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Trex, Frederick County
Second Quarter 2022

Laurel Ridge Community College Partnership Helps Trex Meet Leadership Needs

As the pandemic led people to expand their homes and demand increased for their services, Trex Company, Inc., reached out to the Workforce Solutions department at nearby Laurel Ridge Community College to provide company employees with leadership training.  

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Valley Roads Vineyards
Second Quarter 2022

Piedmont Virginia Community College Connects Wineries, Breweries with Skilled Talent

Piedmont Virginia Community College offers the Commonwealth’s only workforce training certificate programs for training future viticulturists, winemakers, brewers, and tasting room managers. 

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