Gov. Glenn Youngkin recently announced more than $1.9 million in Growth and Opportunity for Virginia (GO Virginia) grant awards for eight projects designed to empower workforce development, bolster startup ecosystems and promote economic growth in the Commonwealth. These initiatives will play a pivotal role in nurturing skilled talent, fostering entrepreneurial ventures and bridging the gap between job seekers and employment opportunities.
Local projects receiving grants in December 2023 include:
• Promoting Careers in Aquaculture 2.0, $302,536, Regions 5 and 6, counties of Gloucester, Lancaster, Mathews, Northampton, Richmond and York, and the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson and Williamsburg. Virginia Tech, in partnership with the public-school systems of participating localities, will address the aquaculture industry’s need for skilled, dedicated employees by training students through online learning modules, a one-week, hands-on education immersion summer course and 75-hour internship placements with local aquaculture businesses.
• Rappahannock Community College New Career Training Center, $290,000, Region 6, Essex, Gloucester, Lancaster and Middlesex. The Rappahannock Community College Educational Foundation will expand dual enrollment opportunities for….
