Education and Workforce Industry Council

The Education and Workforce Industry Council provides thought leadership and advises policy research to implement innovative education and workforce goals that position Virginia as the top state for talent.

Mission:

Advocate for policies that build a strong educational foundation and improve educational opportunities for all students to develop a well-trained, adaptive workforce for the Commonwealth.

Vision:

To create an education-workforce system for the Commonwealth that supplies the workforce needs of the future and establishes Virginia as the best state for talent.

Industry Council Areas of Focus:

The Industry Council is working to implement the education and workforce policies and initiatives outlined in the Virginia Chamber’s strategic plan, Blueprint Virginia 2035.  The five areas of focus identified within the document offer a pathway to setting Virginia up as the top state for talent while closing the digital education divide and ensuring both students and teachers have what they need to flourish in the modern workspace. Representing the objectives and goals of the Education and Workforce Industry Council, the five areas of focus broadly stated include:

  • Early Childhood Care and Education
  • K-12 Education
  • Post-Secondary Education
  • Workforce Development
  • Employer Alignment

Co-Chair

Patrick Murray
Vice President, Government Affairs
KinderCare Learning Companies

Education and Workforce Industry Council Members

For information on how to participate and engage with the Industry Council, please contact Eleana Legree, Senior Vice President, Development, Investor Relations and Member Engagement, at e.legree@vachamber.com