Time and again, new businesses in Virginia comment about how pleased they are
with their hardworking labor force of Virginians. In fact, Virginia facilities
consistently earn productivity awards within their organizations. Growing faster
than the national average, our workforce stands ready to fulfill present and
future industry needs. Virginia offers customized recruiting and training services
through the Virginia Department of Business Assistance. As a result of advanced
training and education, combined with a vast diversity of skill sets, Virginia's
workforce is one of our greatest assets, and one of business's greatest advantages.
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| On average, more than 17,000 military personnel
separate from the armed services in Virginia annually, adding a skilled,
disciplined supply of potential recruits to the state’s labor
supply. |
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- Virginia ranks in the top 10 in labor productivity in the U.S.
- At nearly 5.2 million, the Commonwealth’s prime working population,
ages 16-64, ranks 7th in the nation.
- Virginia experienced a net in-migration of more than 275,000 people from
2000 to 2006.
- More than 502,000 students are enrolled in over 93 in-state institutions
of higher education.
- Nearly 25,000 doctoral scientists and engineers reside in Virginia, one
of the highest concentrations in the nation.
- The Virginia Community College
System through its 23 colleges, provides occupational and technical training
programs, many of which have been designed specifically to meet the needs
of nearby industries.
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Workforce Training
Workforce training assistance in Virginia is provided through the Virginia Department
of Business Assistance’s Virginia Jobs Investment Program (VJIP). VJIP
provides customized recruiting and training services to companies that are creating
new jobs or experiencing technological change. The Department of Business Assistance
assigns one state point-of-contact to coordinate all the resources available
to your company. Among your partners will be Virginia’s educational and
vocational institutions, Workforce Development Centers, Employment Service Providers
and more. To learn more about the Virginia Jobs Investment Program, please visit
the Virginia
Department of Business Assistance.
