Future Centers Expansion

Future Centers Expansion ​

Lynchburg Beacon of Hope ​

Goal: Scale the Future Centers model to Amherst County High School, Altavista Combined School, and the CVCC capture area. Catalyze local school districts and economic development/business leaders to build a pipeline from high school to in-demand workforce openings and provide needed essential career success skills in the high schools that will help students more successfully launch into the workforce.

Target Industry Cluster(s): All (Advanced Material Manufacturing; IT, Engineering Services, & Emerging Technology; Life Sciences & Biotechnology; Manufacturing for Transportation, Energy, & Autonomy)​

Investment strategy: Workforce Development​

Grant Type: Planning ​

Grant Period: 2021-2022​

Achieved Outcomes:​​

• Future Centers Playbook​​
• 33 students completing the Summer Internship Program​​

GO Virginia Funding: $97,740

Subregion: Greater Lynchburg