Project Partners:​

• Growth and Opportunity for Virginia (GO Virginia) Economic Development Program​
• GO Virginia Northern Virginia Region 7 Council​
• Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC)​
• Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA)​
• George Mason University (GMU)​
• Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS)​
• Virginia Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD)​

Project Goals:​

• Grow and strengthen Northern Virginia’s technology workforce.​
• Support the expansion of small and medium sized “growth” companies.​
• Increase technology transfer and commercialization activities from research centers and institutions. ​

Funding Summary:​

County Investment: $175,000​
Region 7 Council Investment: $235,000​
DHCD Investment: $410,000​
Total Investment: $820,000​

County Funding to Date: $175,000​
Direct Revenue Generated: N/A​

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Project Milestones​:

• Brand Strategy & Portal Development​
• Regional Collaboration & Outreach with educational institutions and regional economic development organizations​
• Employer Engagement Events held throughout grant period​
• Advertising Campaign Launched​
• IT Training Events for Teachers and materials for IT Summer Camps​

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