Initiatives

Goal 1

Prepare our most vulnerable students and graduates of 2020-2023 for security and success in the post-pandemic economy

  • Tech Talent Pipeline: Building Career Pathways in Computer Science & Engineering Virginia Tech

    The Tech Talent Pipeline initiative plans to meet the needs of both students and the Virginia economy by designing pathway programs aimed to increase enrollment and degrees earned in computer science and engineering, a growing industry across the state. The initiative will implement new course delivery models to ensure content is accessible to all populations, particularly communities underrepresented in tech. Through collaboration with state agencies, community colleges, and employers in Virginia, the initiative will bridge qualified students seeking employment with local and state workforce demands.

Goal 2

Support and partner with our communities and government in an inclusive recovery through and after COVID-19, focusing on displaced workers, adult learners, PK-12 systems, economic development, community health and COVID-19 support

  • The Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI) Virginia Tech

    The Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI) is a statewide, multi-institutional effort that is designed to serve as an engine for research, innovation, talent development, and commercialization of technologies at the intersection of security, autonomy, and data. Virginia Tech's (VT) leadership set up four geographic nodes to facilitate coordination, and VT serves as the lead for the Southwest Node (SN). To fulfill the CCI goals related to talent development in this critical area, the SN has created courses to be taught in the K-12 system. These courses will be coupled with K12 teacher training to better prepare teachers in the area of cybersecurity knowledge as well as how to use technology that is necessary for student training exercises.