GO Virginia Region 8 and the Shenandoah Valley Workforce Development Board (SVWDB) recently released the final Talent Pathways Initiative Report authored by WorkED Consulting, representing over 15 months of work.
This comprehensive strategic needs assessment focused on strengthening the talent pipeline for the region’s two priority industry clusters: Manufacturing and Transportation & Logistics.
The TPI Report implemented a rigorous mixed-methods approach, utilizing a variety of qualitative and quantitative data sources that were leveraged to better understand the regional and sub-regional landscape of Region 8.
This project was structured around three core funding strategies to drive long-term growth:
• Sector-Based Training and Partnerships
• Education and Training Alignment
• Engaging All Sources of Talent
We delivered actionable recommendations and a clear strategic roadmap to help Region 8 build a modern, resilient, and highly skilled workforce, ensuring economic prosperity across the Shenandoah Valley.
It was a sincere pleasure working with Dr. Sharon Johnson and Alison Varner-Denbigh over the past few months on this important work. We hope to work together again in the future!
To access the full project report, please click here. To learn more about how we can help your organization, please connect with our team.
