This week, Angela Rigney, Director of Career, Technical and Adult Education participated in the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) National Policy Seminar with representation from two Dan River High School students.
The 2021 Legislative Priorities for CTE are to significantly increase funding for Perkins CTE state grants in FY 2022; support robust COVID-19 relief funds for education and workforce development systems; ensure Higher Education Act reauthorization reflects todayâs diverse postsecondary education landscape; invest in an infrastructure workforce pipeline by supporting CTE programs of study and school Facilities; and strengthen connections between education and workforce development systems.
On Wednesday and Thursday, Rigney along with fellow administrators, educators and students had the opportunity to hold meetings with Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Sen. Mark Warnerâs (D-VA) office staff to discuss our priorities for Virginia Career and Technica
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Inmates at the Prince William Adult Detention Center completed a work release program at the Lord Fairfax Community College. (Shutterstock)
MANASSAS, VA Six inmates at the Prince William-Manassas Adult Detention Center completed a work release training program to increase their chances of finding gainful employment after their release. The inmates completed the Heavy Equipment Operator Program at Lord Fairfax Community College.
The program used money from the Virginia Community College System and the Virginia General Assembly. This training intended to help inmates find gainful employment when they are released. People who are released from jail are less likely to commit another crime if they are able to find steady employment, according to a news release from the Prince William County Government.
More than 70 jobs in the Charlottesville area were made available Wednesday, Feb. 24, through a career fair hosted by the Virginia Employment Commission and Virginia Career Works.
Prince William Economic Development Department outlines 2020 achievements The Seal of Prince William County, Va.
Prince William County’s Department of Economic Development announced a year of record achievement in 2020 with the completion of 40 projects, expected to add $2.4 billion in capital investment and 1,531 new jobs to the county.
With 29 new business attractions, eight expansions of existing businesses, and three business retentions, 99% of the new jobs will be in a range of industry sectors targeted by the county, including life sciences and biotechnology, IT, data centers, advanced manufacturing, federal contracting and distribution.
In rapid response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the department shifted focus to economic stabilization and recovery while simultaneously executing its planned work program.