How do we keep talent in Southwest and Southside Virginia? Radford University President Bret Danilowcz and SWVA business leader Mark Pace highlight efforts aligning higher ed, affordability programs, and employer needs to create clearer local career pathways in high-demand fields. Read it now: https://lnkd.in/eZBqG-Qi
Growth4VA
Non-profit Organizations
Richmond, Virginia 310 followers
Growth4VA is a campaign to promote investment and innovation in the Virginia higher education system.
About us
Growth4VA is a broad-based bipartisan coalition of business, education, and political leaders and Virginians from all walks of life who believe that higher education is a crucial economic engine for our Commonwealth. Our coalition is founded by the Virginia Business Higher Education Council and supported by all 16 public colleges and universities in Virginia, the Virginia Community College System, and Virginia’s non-profit private institutions. We are promoting investment and innovation in the Virginia higher education system
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In this piece, Jim Murray and Meredith Woo argue that American higher education must refocus on preparing students for the jobs of tomorrow. Growth4VA is working to do just that in Virginia by better aligning institutions and employers, expanding internships, and strengthening workforce pathways to ensure we develop - and keep - the talent our economy needs. https://lnkd.in/ezxaT8gB
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In uncertain times, the smartest investment is one that pays for itself. Recently in the Bristol Herald Courier, Southwest Virginia business leader Mike Quillen and Chancellor Donna Price Henry of The University of Virginia's College at Wise highlighted how Virginia’s higher ed system delivers an extraordinary ROI for students, regions, and the state. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ey4PNbHF
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🎙️VBHEC President Kirk Cox recently joined the Virginians of Interest podcast hosted at Blue Ridge PBS to discuss our Virginia Higher Education Impact Agenda. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/euXUi6t4
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How do we make Virginia the top state for talent? Watch our recent webinar with Strada Education Foundation & the Virginia Economic Development Partnership to see why Strada’s new State Opportunity Index highlights work-based learning as a top driver of success. https://lnkd.in/e8bAJg6V
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What is Virginia's next governor’s plan for higher education and the workforce? This week, we co-hosted the Virginia Education & Workforce Conference with the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, where both candidates for governor detailed their plans in front of a packed crowd of business and higher ed leaders in Richmond. During the event, VBHEC president Kirk Cox led an insightful panel discussion, and VBHEC board members were panelists throughout the day, all highlighting key priorities in our recently released Virginia Higher Education Impact Agenda. Thank you to both candidates and to the over 500 attendees who helped make this event a success!
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Thank you to the Virginia Chamber of Commerce for helping put on such a wonderful event!
Nearly 500 attendees gathered in Richmond today for the 2025 Virginia Education and Workforce Conference, presented by Atlantic Union Bank and co-hosted by the VCF Workforce and Education Center, Growth4VA, VIRGINIA BUSINESS HIGHER EDUCATION COUNCIL, and the Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership. The Honorable Winsome Earle-Sears and The Honorable Abigail Spanberger delivered special remarks, and panel discussions featured insights from leaders across Virginia’s education and workforce ecosystem. Thank you to everyone who joined us today for the conversations shaping Blueprint Virginia 2035. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming signature events! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eaCF4YUP #VAChamber #BPVA2035 U.S. Chamber of Commerce Amazon Altria Dominion Energy
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Virginia’s future talent depends on today’s investment. We’re proud to release the Virginia Higher Education Impact Agenda – a roadmap to keep Virginia the Top State for Talent by advancing focused priorities for higher ed. It highlights four key investment areas – Talent Pathways & Internships, Affordability & ROI, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, and Strengthening Communities – along with 27 actionable goals to help leaders retain and grow talent across Virginia. 📘 Read the full agenda at https://lnkd.in/eJzXtKNP
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🎉 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲! Internships aren’t just learning experiences—they’re powerful tools for workforce development. They help build talent pipelines, foster innovation, and connect education with real-world impact. Virginia Works is proud to recognize the incredible contributions of our interns, Henry Berger and Mary Hiney, through our in-house internship program. Their dedication and fresh perspectives have added real value to our work—and they’re just two examples of the talent being cultivated across the Commonwealth. On this Virginia Intern Day, we join employers, educators, and organizations statewide in celebrating the power of work-based learning. Together, we’re shaping a stronger, more prepared workforce for tomorrow. #VirginiaInternDay #WorkforceDevelopment #VirginiaWorks #InternshipImpact #VTOP #FutureOfWork #TalentPipeline Virginia Works (Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement) is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
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