Posts Tagged Workforce Development
State lawmakers are working to reorganize Virginia’s workforce development efforts
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 10, 2024
Virginia’s workforce development is in the midst of a reorganization – one designed to make better use of federal money. Michael Pope reports.
A big General Assembly accomplishment is being held up by the budget impasse
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 16, 2023
The budget impasse seems to have no sign of letting up any time soon, and as Michael Pope reports, that’s holding up a workforce redevelopment effort.
Beer Boom Leads to More Classes
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 6, 2018
Credit: University of Richmond
As Virginia’s craft beer industry continues to boom, it means more job openings. To help fill the demand, the University of Richmond is expanding its class options in beer making. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Virginia’s Pay for Performance Grant Unique Take on “Free” Community College
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 5, 2017
Students at John Tyler Community College take advantage of a state grant to earn their Manufacturing Technician Certificate. (Credit: Mallory Noe-Payne / RADIO IQ)
When Charles Griffin saw the flier at work for a Manufacturing Technician class, signing up was a no brainer. He builds refrigeration coils at a nearby plant and having this certificate could mean doubling his hourly pay. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
GRTC in Richmond Launches Training Program for Mechanics
Posted by dmjones101 in Virginia's News on July 25, 2017
Credit U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. James Hodgman
Public transportation plays a big role in a community — helping people get to and from work and school. But now Richmond’s public transport agency is trying something new: workforce development. Mallory Noe-Payne has more.
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