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

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​
Achieved Outcomes:​
    • Creation of a resource portal to facilitate business and professional connections​
    • 144 people trained​ 
    • 48 businesses served
GO Virginia Funding: $500,000
Subregion: New River Valley