Lynchburg Career Acceleration Program

Lynchburg Career Acceleration Program​ (Active)

Lynchburg Beacon of Hope  ​

Goal: Build a skilled pipeline to meet high demand industry needs by accelerating training, mentorship, career development, and placement for opportunity youth and prime age workers. Retain high school graduates, reengage “pausers” with some training but no credential, connect two generation households to living wage jobs, and establish long term career case management so workers continuously build skills and prepare for new opportunities.​

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: 2023-2026​

Committed Outcomes:​

• 24 businesses served ​
• 44 credentials awarded​
• 112 internships completed​

GO Virginia Funding:  $540,000

Subregion: Greater Lynchburg