Virginia’s worker shortage is one of the commonwealth’s biggest barriers to economic growth and prosperity: According to data from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, there are just 60 available workers for ...

Virginia allocated $698.6 million to its 23-college community college system in 2024, a 10% increase from 2023. FastForward program offers 8-12 week courses in high-demand industries, with graduates ...

Financial need beyond tuition can keep students from finishing school, scholarship nonprofit CEO said ...

Virginia’s workforce development got a boost Wednesday with the announcement of $1.3 million in funding opportunities for training and employment. Employers and career and technical education centers ...

Discover why Virginia is a leading choice for business site selection. Learn about its infrastructure, incentives, workforce, and strategic advantages driving economic development. Virginia has long ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pictured from left: Author Kathleen deLaski and Dr. Bill Hazel, CEO of Claude Moore Opportunities and former Virginia Secretary of ...

V irginia’s workforce future isn’t just promising — it’s already taking shape. Across the Commonwealth, strategic investments in education, hands-on training, and apprenticeship programs are ...

Local cities will benefit from part of a $6.2 million pot of Growth and Opportunity Virginia Grants announced Tuesday. Gov. Glenn Youngkin said the 10 projects across the state will advance the ...

When he ran for governor, Bob McDonnell promised to simplify the labyrinth of workforce training programs in Virginia. His 2009 education plan said: "Right now there are nearly 23 different workforce ...

Pictured from left: Author Kathleen deLaski and Dr. Bill Hazel, CEO of Claude Moore Opportunities and former Virginia Secretary of Health, at a summit in Richmond on Sept. 19, 2025. (Photos by ...