Competitive Education supports education and training providers in Virginia’s Tobacco Region, funding programs, equipment, and facilities that build workforce skills and meet employer needs.
The Tobacco Region Opportunity Fund supports local and regional public partners working with businesses on expansion and attraction projects to create jobs and private taxable investment in Virginia’s Tobacco Region.
Workforce Financial Aid supports Tobacco Region residents through community colleges and higher education centers, funding tuition and fees for credentials tied to in-demand careers with regional employers.
Economic Development Workforce Housing Incentive Pilot Program supports housing developers building new homes for workers in Virginia’s Tobacco Region to meet employer needs and attract economic development.
The Virginia Talent Accelerator Program supports companies starting or expanding in Virginia with tailored recruitment and worker training to speed hiring, prepare new employees, and launch facilities sooner.