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.

Northern Virginia Community College has the partnerships and curriculum to help train a growing regional tech workforce.

Unique program has Virginia students acting as export advisers. 

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 large, diverse Northern Virginia population. 

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. 

Transportation equipment keeps rolling in the Roanoke Region.

New River Valley is a hot spot for international manufacturing.

The 181-177 Crossroads is a leader in advanced materials and composites.

Medical device manufacturer Embody sets stage for international growth. 

Research partnerships are yielding innovative solutions in Hampton Roads.