Great Opportunities in Technology & Engineering Careers (GOTEC) Launch in Region 2

Great Opportunities in Technology &Engineering Careers (GOTEC) Launch in Region 2 ​(Active)
Montgomery County Public Schools ​

Goal: Build the regional talent pipeline by giving middle school students hands-on exposure to in-demand career pathways. Areas of focus are precision machining, welding, information technology and cybersecurity, robotics, automation, and mechatronics, and advanced materials. ​
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: 2025-2027​
Committed Outcomes:​
    • 1 New Program Implemented ​
    • 1136 People Trained (Students & Teachers)  
GO Virginia Funding: $994,213
Subregion: New River Valley