GO Virginia Region 3 News
Keep up to date with the latest GO Virginia Region 3 news stories, including project grants, economic development initiatives and more.
GO Virginia Region 3 Launches “8 Weeks to Application”
GO Virginia Region 3, a business-led economic development initiative, is launching “8 Weeks to Application,” in February. This program will guide individuals and organizations with project ideas through the process […]
Report Explores Worldwide and Local Apprenticeship Best Practices
In the US, apprenticeship is gaining momentum as an effective workforce development strategy. Now, Go Virginia Region 3 is strategizing how to leverage this practice across the Region. Nationally and […]
High Value Wood Products Means High Value Opportunities in Region 3
To aid GO Virginia’s goal of supporting Virginia growth industries, and at the request of Region 3’s Council, GENEDGE and RTI International just completed a research study on High Value […]
Bringing Education to Rural Homes with Broadband Internet
It’s getting easier for students in Southern Virginia to do their homework thanks to Jeremy Satterfield and a few of his friends.
Of Relationships and Workforce Readiness
Dr. Julie Brown is spreading the word about workforce ready communities, and GO Virginia is lending a hand.
The Power of Partnership Between Schools and Employers
In June 2015 John Lee, president/CEO of Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative and Jeff Edwards, president/CEO of Southside Electric Cooperative met with SVCC and representatives of the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives to adopt a plan to use $300,000 from the Virginia College System as seed money.
Bringing Historic Justice to Henrietta Lacks’ Legacy
The concept for a cancer research and treatment center to be located in Halifax County had an unusual beginning….it started with a book on the New York Times bestseller list.
The Problem of Hiring Local Talent – and the Promise of Work Ready Communities
Go Virginia Region 3 helped bring the ACT Certified Work Ready Community (CWRC) program to Amelia County, Virginia.
Compromise and Collaboration Spell Success for GO-TEC
Like all potential successes, Great Opportunities in Technology and Engineering Careers (GO-TEC) started with an intriguing (and logical) idea. Six educational partners working collaboratively to be both efficient and effective. […]