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Ignite

Talent Development, Attraction, and Retention
Ignite Poster
Began reporting FY19Q3; Project completed FY21Q3

Localities: Counties of Giles and Pulaski; City of Radford

Ignite through The United Way of Southwest Virginia (UWSWVA) expanded their efforts in GO Virginia Region 1 to GO Virginia Region 2 with a goal to facilitate regional collaboration between schools and employers to equip and retain the next generation of the local workforce. Through a collaborative effort between K-12 and industry, the program focused on creating industry experience opportunities and enhanced occupational awareness.

For more information, please email Leann Vernon.