Together, VEDP and its partners will take a multifaceted approach to address the many dimensions of Virginia’s talent pool and pipeline. Virginia’s plan to become the Top State for Talent includes three core talent strategies: attract and retain talent, promote alignment between education and employment, and reduce barriers to employment.

Demographic shifts make talent attraction and retention a key priority for states, regions, localities.

Project is expected to be the largest capital investment in the history of the Hampton Roads region

An op-ed by Rupa Murthy, CEO of YWCA Richmond, explained that affordable, accessible child care is increasingly shaping whether Virginians can participate in the workforce — and whether employers can attract and retain talent. 
 

Manufacturer of critical power solutions expected to create 200 new jobs