Talent Development

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Much of the industry's success wouldn't be possible without the talent that comes out of UVA, which has developed various ways to support researchers.
Professor Gregory B. Fairchild is the first director of Northern Virginia operations for the University of Virginia.
UVA awarded $3.5 million to UVA-Wise to create an innovation ecosystem in the region. Funding will establish a Center for Innovation and boost enrollment in computer science and software engineering programs at the college.
The Appalachian Prosperity Project is a collaborative partnership among the University of Virginia, UVA’s College at Wise, the Coalfield region, the private sector, and the state to advance education, health, and economic prosperity in Southwest Vi
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Industry Cluster Development

Industry clusters are groups of firms that gain a competitive advantage by co-locating in a geographic region and sharing assets, networks, knowledge, workforce training, etc. UVA Economic Development partners with allies to help support existing…