NOVA Workforce Summit

On May 22, 2025, the UVA Career Center hosted the NOVA Workforce Luncheon at the AWS Skills Center in Arlington. The event brought together a dynamic group of stakeholders—including higher education career centers, economic development agencies, entrepreneurs, and small business owners—to explore regional workforce trends and strategies for strengthening the talent pipeline in Northern Virginia.

Featured presentations from Handshake, Arlington Economic Development, the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA), and Virginia Career Works – Northern Region focused on topics such as early-career instability, shifting employer demand, the skills gap among graduates, and the need for stronger collaboration to better prepare students for today’s job market. Speakers emphasized the importance of aligning student interests with in-demand fields like advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, and AI, while also highlighting the growing value of soft skills and work-readiness.

Interested in hosting or partnering on a future workforce event?
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