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 ...

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 ...

Across Virginia, strategic investments in education, hands-on training, and apprenticeship programs are strengthening the talent pipeline in real time.

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Additional funding will allow FastForward to meet the demand for credentials, the Virginia Board of Workforce Development’s Xavier Beale and Jason Parker write.

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Virginia is rebranding its workforce development system, Gov. Terry McAuliffe and Gov.-elect Ralph Northam announced Monday. The system, which includes a network for state and local partners and 62 ...

Workforce Pell Grants can be a win-win for students and employers, the Hampton Roads Workforce Council’s Chris Stuart writes.

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 ...

Virginia lawmakers are moving forward with legislation designed to prepare workers for offshore wind jobs as part of a broader effort to strengthen the state’s coastal economy.

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 ...