Talent Pathways Initiative

Talent Pathways Initiative ​
Virginia Tech Center for Economic and Community Engagement​

Goal: Analyze workforce needs for Life Sciences & Biotechnology and Transportation, Manufacturing, & Autonomy industries. Complete a gap analysis, an inventory of current and needed skills, training opportunities, and asset mapping. Develop a set of strategies and high-impact pathway projects to strengthen workforce support for these target industries.
Target Industry Cluster(s): Life Sciences & Biotechnology and Manufacturing for Transportation, Energy, & Autonomy ​
Investment Strategy: Workforce Development ​
Grant Type: Planning
Grant Period: 2023 – 2025​
Achieved Products:​
    • Talent Pathways Initiative Report​
GO Virginia Funding: $250,000
Subregions: New River Valley, Roanoke – Alleghany & Greater Lynchburg