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Industry 4.0 for the Automated-Connected-Electrified (ACE) Workforce

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Industry 4.0 for the Automated-Connected-Electrified (ACE) Workforce​

Virginia Tech College of Engineering ​

Goal: Improve communication and utilization of resources through the region to better advance sector growth and to reduce the number of unfilled in-demand positions in the transportation manufacturing and autonomy sector by creating a pipeline for a highly skilled workforce. ​

Target Industry Cluster(s): Advanced Materials Manufacturing; IT, Engineering Services, & Emerging Technology; Manufacturing for Transportation, Energy, & Autonomy​

Investment strategy: Workforce Development​

Grant Type: Implementation

Grant Period: 2023-2025​

Committed Outcomes:​

  • Formation of a Project Technical Advisory Committee ​
  • Creation of a resource portal to facilitate business and professional connections​
  • 530 people trained​
  • 35 businesses served

GO Virginia Funding: $500,000

Subregion: New River Valley