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.  

The Virginia Modeling, Analysis, and Simulation Center (VMASC) specializes in the future — integration of digital technologies into practical uses to support partners in industry and government.

The Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) work study program visits high schools to persuade today’s teenagers that they should seek a career in manufacturing.  

Germanna Community College and GCubed, Inc. partnered to create a summer boot camp credentialing program for high school teachers to train them for cybersecurity classes.

The Great Opportunities in Technology and Engineering Careers program (GO TEC) is on a mission to develop a broad talent pipeline for advanced manufacturing companies in Virginia — a serious mission that begins with play.  

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.