The U.S. Economic Development Administration has awarded $11 million to the Hampton Roads Workforce Council in Norfolk to make a training network that focuses on renewable energy, cybersecurity and blue economy jobs.
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The council said the effort is meant to address all types of staffing shortages, but it's focusing high-demand areas including IT, hospitality and construction.