Workforce and Education Center
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The Workforce and Education Center will develop policy and implement programming to ensure access and equitable pathways to education and workforce development opportunities for all Virginians leading to a well-trained, adaptive workforce for the Commonwealth.

Vision

The Workforce and Education Center will build meaningful partnerships to better connect and support the business and education communities in developing a robust education-workforce system that establishes Virginia as the best state for talent.

Current Initiatives & Programming 

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K-12 Innovation Challenges

Future Initiatives & Programming 
  • Expansion of Apprenticeships to Close Workforce Gaps
  • Exploration of Fair Chance Hiring Programming to Support Employers
  • Encourage Career Exposure and Exploration for K-12 Students of High Growth, In-demand Industries
  • Build Connections for Employers to Ensure a More Inclusive Workforce

For more information on the Workforce and Education Center, please contact Emily Webb, Vice President of Education and Workforce, at e.webb@vachamber.com.