Workforce and Entrepreneurship Initiatives in a Regional Makerspace
Talent Development, Attraction, and Retention
- Entrepreneurship and Business Development
Localities: Counties of Bedford and Campbell; City of Lynchburg
Workforce and Entrepreneurship Initiatives in a Regional Makerspace will implement expanded programming and equipment centered around workforce development and entrepreneurship for underserved populations. Entrepreneur support includes access to equipment and training for startups, as well as professional support services for prototyping. To support workforce development needs in the materials and machinery cluster, community makerspace Vector Space is partnering with HireLynchburg and Virginia Career Works on a 12-week Women in Machining Program.
For more information, please email Elise Spontarelli.