Virginia Economic Review

Our quarterly publication, Virginia Economic Review, provides an insider look at Virginia’s economy, its diverse array of world-class companies, its amazing talent, and its stunning natural beauty, as well as insights from national thought leaders.

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Earl Buford Horizontal Headshot VER Q2 2022
Second Quarter 2022

When Education Meets Employment: A Conversation With Earl Buford

VEDP President and CEO Jason El Koubi spoke with Earl Buford, president of the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning about CAEL’s mission and work, best practices for getting workers the training they need for the jobs they want, and the family history that motivates him. 

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Anne Kress Podcast Horizontal Headshot VER Q2 2022
Second Quarter 2022

Creating Positive Outcomes for Students and Employers: A Conversation with Anne Kress

VEDP President and CEO Jason El Koubi spoke with Anne Kress, president of Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) about the importance of community colleges in workforce development, the effectiveness of industry partnerships in delivering talent to employers, and NOVA’s efforts to serve a…

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Babylon hydroponic farming system
Second Quarter 2022

From Virginia to the World

Unique program has Virginia students acting as export advisers. 

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Northern Virginia Community College, Manassas
Second Quarter 2022

Northern Virginia Community College Leverages Industry Partnerships to Fill Tech Workforce Needs

Northern Virginia Community College has the partnerships and curriculum to help train a growing regional tech workforce.

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The Apprentice School, Newport News
Second Quarter 2022

HII Leans on Local Partners to Fill Significant Workforce Needs

The Apprentice School in Newport News allows students to fire up virtual power tools and get firsthand experience fusing metal for vessels produced by Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS), a division of HII.

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Mack Trucks at Virginia Western Community College
Second Quarter 2022

Virginia Western Community College’s Bespoke Training Helps Mack Trucks Grow in Roanoke

Virginia Western Community College’s advanced technology education programs, which train skilled workers to serve the Roanoke's advanced manufacturing base and growing automotive industry, helped draw Mack Trucks, Inc. to Virginia's Roanoke Region. 

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Podcasts

Shannon Kellogg, Vice President of Public Policy, Amazon

Data Center Solutions at Scale: A Conversation With Shannon Kellogg

October 15, 2024

Vice President of Public Policy, Amazon

Myra Blanco, Virginia Tech Transportation Institute

Rethinking the Supply Chain From Dock to Door: A Conversation With Myra Blanco

July 8, 2024

Chief Growth Officer, Virginia Tech Transportation Institute

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