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.
The New Economy Workforce Grant Program supports Virginians through noncredit training in high-demand fields, helping them earn workforce credentials and meet the state's need for skilled workers.
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.
Rural Accelerator & Energy Supply Chain Advanced Manufacturing Program supports rural Southern and Southwest Virginia communities through advanced manufacturing projects that strengthen the energy supply chain.