Virginia's Talent Playbook

Virginia Economic Review

This issue of Virginia Economic Review takes an in-depth look at Virginia’s talent infrastructure, the ways the Commonwealth invests in its workforce, and the challenges it must overcome to solidify its position as America’s top state for talent. Article highlights include:

  • Inside Virginia’s Push to Become the Top State for Talent
  • The Gen Z Talent Conundrum
  • From Uniform to Opportunity
  • Virginia Works to Meet the Tech Moment
  • Workforce Training at the Speed of Industry
  • Bespoke Training for Emerging Workforce Needs
  • Maintaining the Talent Pool

Past Issues

Virginia: Where goods, information, and people converge

Third Quarter 2025

This issue takes an in-depth look at Virginia’s infrastructure and the investments the Commonwealth makes to improve it.

The Livability Issue, Second Quarter 2025 of the Virginia Economic Review

Second Quarter 2025

This issue celebrates all of the unique factors that contribute to Virginia’s unbeatable quality of life.

Creating Cybersecurity's Next Era

First Quarter 2025

This issue explores the robust cybersecurity industry in Virginia and the factors that make the Commonwealth a leader in this crucial industry.

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Podcasts

Peter Beard

Putting Talent in the Right Place

January 5, 2026

A Conversation With Peter Beard, Vice President of Policy and Programs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

Tamara Fields

The Importance of Agility

January 5, 2026

A Conversation With Tamara Fields, U.S. Public Service Lead, Accenture

Joe Dunlap

The State of American Warehousing

October 15, 2025

A Conversation With Joe Dunlap, a veteran of the supply chain industry, with stints at UPS, Accenture, and CBRE

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