New River Valley, VA – Great Opportunities in Technology and Engineering Careers (GO TEC) is set for a major expansion into Virginia’s New River Valley and GO Virginia Region 2. Spearheaded by Montgomery County Public Schools, the initiative will span into six school districts. The collaboration includes Giles County Montgomery County, Pulaski County, the City of Radford, and Roanoke County.
GO TEC will establish Career Connections labs in strategic middle schools, helping connect students to local industries through hands-on learning experiences and early career exploration. These labs will serve over 1,100 students yearly at Christiansburg Middle School, Dalton Intermediate School, Narrows High School, and Pulaski Middle School in the NRV as well as Hidden Valley Middle School, and William Byrd Middle School in Roanoke County.
This expansion, backed by nearly $1 million in state funding and supported by over $500,000 in non-state contributions, reflects a strategic move to build a talent pipeline for high-wage, high-demand careers right here in Virginia’s New River Valley in more than two dozen career paths in technology and engineering.
Administered by the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, the GO TEC program is designed to guide students from exploration to high-level technical training in engineering, IT, robotics, and other future-forward fields.
Read the Go Virginia Region 2 press release here.
Explore current careers available in the NRV here.
Virginia’s New River Valley: Virginia’s New River Valley is an eclectic mix of interconnected small towns that each offer their own unique vibe and appeal. The region provides an abundance of cultural and social offerings due to the presence of three world-class universities, while retaining the charm and benefits of small town living. The NRV is home to a diverse and innovative business community with companies that range from high-tech startups to foreign-based corporations to specialty agribusiness. These organizations benefit from the collaborative spirit of our region and a loyal, highly-skilled, and educated workforce. The scenic beauty of the region also fosters a deep connection to nature, which is deepened by access to outdoor recreation and the preservation of our natural environment. It’s clear why Virginia’s New River Valley is “A Natural Fit.”
Onward NRV: Onward NRV is a public/private, regional economic development organization whose mission is to attract and retain world class jobs, investment, and talent in Virginia’s New River Valley. It’s also a movement where leaders from business, government, and higher education work together to promote the economic vitality of the region.
