Virginia is home to the top tech talent pipeline in the United States, a dynamic semiconductor research and development enterprise, and a network of premier universities producing a steady flow of graduates in areas of high relevance to microelectronics and nanotechnology subsectors. This combination creates a well-rounded ecosystem that positions the Commonwealth of Virginia at the intersection of innovation and manufacturing for the semiconductor industry.
Dr. René Rodgers, head curator at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum in Bristol, spoke about Virginia’s role in the popularization of what’s now known as country music.
Pangiam, an emerging technology company streamlining the travel and security industries, will invest $3.1 million to establish its global headquarters in Fairfax County.
Virginia Offers Challenge and Respite as Midpoint for Thru-Hikers
Author Philip D’Anieri spoke about the history of the Appalachian Trail inside and outside Virginia, why he chose to cover the trail’s history through a human lens, and the inseparability of urban planning from the natural environment.
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Piedmont Virginia Community College offers the Commonwealth’s only workforce training certificate programs for training future viticulturists, winemakers, brewers, and tasting room managers.
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.
The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute’s (VTTI) labs allow students to stay on the cutting edge of vehicle design, safety, and other research efforts.
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.