Lynchburg Career Acceleration Program

Lynchburg Career Acceleration Program​ 
Lynchburg Beacon of Hope  ​

Goal: Build a skilled pipeline to meet high demand industry needs by accelerating training, mentorship, career development, and placement for opportunity youth and prime age workers. Retain high school graduates, reengage “pausers” with some training but no credential, connect two generation households to living wage jobs, and establish long term career case management so workers continuously build skills and prepare for new opportunities.​
Target Industry Cluster(s): All (Advanced Materials Manufacturing; IT, Engineering Services, & Emerging​ Technology; Life Sciences & Biotechnology; Manufacturing for Transportation, Energy, & Autonomy) ​
Investment Strategy: Workforce Development ​
Grant Type: Implementation
Grant Period: 2023-2026​
Achieved Outcomes:​
    • 24 businesses served ​
    • 44 credentials awarded​
    • 112 internships complete 
    • 31 mentors engaged
    • 18 jobs filled
    • 18 employees upskilled
    • 3 Career Acceleration Playbooks (Opportunity Youth, Promise        Pausers, 2Gen Population)
    • Digital Career Acceleration Tool and Management System            ​
GO Virginia Funding:  $540,000
Subregion: Greater Lynchburg