Morgan Olson training program set to start in March
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The Virginia Talent Accelerator Program, launched last fall by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, is set to begin its first big project in March, training an estimated 703 people to work at Morgan Olson LLC’s new plant in the Danville area at no cost to the employer. Many will train in classrooms and the welding
Virginia Tech prepares to grow computer science grads
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The state is investing nearly $1 billion in technology education, and Virginia Tech will be the largest recipient — along with bearing responsibility for producing more than 16,000 computer science degree-holders over the next two decades. Gov. Ralph Northam announced in November that 11 state colleges and universities will receive $961.5 million through the commonwealth’s
Shenandoah University hits ‘start’ button on esports
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Starting this fall, Shenandoah University will be one of the first higher-education institutions in the United States to offer multitrack bachelor’s degrees in esports.
High-tech golf rivals tee off around Richmond
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Golf-gaming rivals Topgolf and Drive Shack are competing head to head in the Richmond area.