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Issue Position: Work Force Development

Issue Position

Date: Jan. 1, 2019
Issues: Employment and Affirmative Action

Virginia's "caboose budget" provided funding for the "Tech Talent Pipeline" to create 25,000 new computer science degrees. In addition, funding was included for the Workforce Credential Grant Program to give priority to institutions that offer noncredit workforce training programs in high-demand fields.

Legislation was also passed strengthening Virginia's Apprenticeship Programs and expanding opportunities for Virginians who need to earn a paycheck while developing skills to fill labor shortage in high-demand areas. Jobs like the ones at the Newport News Shipbuilding are at the forefront of emerging technology which enables "digital shipbuilding."


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