Workforce training bill boosting apprenticeship programs passes House
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A bill boosting youth apprenticeship programs as part of a strategy to increase workforce development opportunities passed the U.S. House this week.
Search Results for Virginia Department of Education
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Northam announces administration appointments
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Gov. Ralph Northam announced additional appointments to his administration on Friday.
Northam sets March 15 target date for K-12 in-school options
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“Children learn better in classrooms,” Gov. Ralph Northam said Friday, calling on all K-12 school divisions in Virginia to make in-person learning options available by March 15.
VCU event on cancer disparities to bring researchers, community members together
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Prostate and colorectal cancers affect African American communities at higher rates — both in diagnoses and mortality.
Legislation to assist families with childcare costs passes House of Delegates
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The cost of childcare is prohibitive for many Virginia families, with increased pressure from the lengthy interruption in in-person school in many areas.
Spanberger, Castro bill would strengthen youth apprenticeship opportunities
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Abigail Spanberger (VA-07) and Joaquin Castro (TX-20) have reintroduced legislation to support youth apprenticeship programs in Central Virginia and across the country.
Zooming loggers, high-fiving naturalists, and forest landowner workshops
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In a typical year, getting training on logging practices in Virginia would mean going out into the woods and talking face to face with natural resource professionals.
Northam announces $29.6M in broadband access grants
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Gov. Ralph Northam today announced that 11 localities will gain access high-speed internet through $29.6 million in grants awarded through the Virginia Telecommunication Initiative.
Spanberger, Upton introduce legislation to strengthen workforce training
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Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07) and Fred Upton (R-MI-06) introduced bipartisan legislation on Monday to strengthen support for USDA workforce development programs.
Center for Gerontology receives $2.1M to study family caregivers of people with dementia
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Karen Roberto and Tina Savla, both core faculty members of Virginia Tech’s Center for Gerontology, are leading a five-year, $2.14 million study that will examine the role of extended family caregivers and their service use, needs, and challenges.
