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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