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At IALR, workforce development is in our DNA. We work with so many partners on programs that span the age and background gamuts. And those programs and initiatives continue to expand and grow.
Just recently,
- The Dan River Year AmeriCorps program, which empowers its members to grow and gain skills while providing STEM and literacy support to students, received funding for its 10th year.
Telly Tucker, President, Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR)
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IALR Supporting Industrial Fermentation
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The Applied Research team at IALR is leading and hosting a five-day, hands-on workshop (Sept. 23-27) on the science, technology and engineering of fermentation. This workshop is designed for entry-level workers in the biotechnology industry.
“We wanted to partner to provide training and opportunities to people who
may want to change careers or get into the biotech industry at a technician level.” – Dr. Scott Lowman, Vice President, Applied Research, IALR
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CMA Achieves ISO Certification
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The Center for Manufacturing Advancement (CMA) has achieved the prestigious ISO 9001:2015 certification. This globally recognized certification demonstrates the CMA's commitment to maintaining operational integrity and delivering high-quality processes and outcomes for clients and partners.
“Obtaining this certification demonstrates that we are serious about meeting the needs of our clients and partners efficiently and consistently, allowing them to thrive in a competitive global market.” - Kevin Thompson, CMA Operations Manager
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12th ATDM Cohort Graduates
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Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) celebrated the achievements of 56 students who graduated as part of the program’s 12th cohort during a ceremony at IALR on Aug. 7. This program prepares adult learners for manufacturing careers that support suppliers of the Department of Defense and U.S. Navy.
“It doesn’t matter where you’re going to work. You are contributing to national security. You are helping the United States of America exercise power projection and diplomacy from whatever shop floor or office you’re going to work in.” – Command Master Chief Jeff Hiscocks, Program Executive Office, Team Submarines
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ATDM Approved as Training Provider
for Apprenticeship Programs
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The Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) program has been approved as an instruction provider for Virginia apprenticeship programs.
This means companies that support the defense industrial base or submarine industrial base in Virginia can hire apprentices and use the ATDM program as their related technical instruction (RTI). Conversely, they can hire students who complete the program, bringing them into an existing apprenticeship program and crediting the ATDM course as their RTI.
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Dan River Year AmeriCorps to Continue for 10th Year
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The Dan River Year AmeriCorps program is recruiting 31 part-time STEM and Literacy Tutors and Coaches who can support upper elementary and middle school students for the 2024-2025 academic year. IALR was recently awarded a $231,275 grant from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, to fund this impactful program for its 10th year.
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IALR Interns Make a Real Impact
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Working across different divisions and departments, 13 summer interns made significant contributions to IALR’s mission of driving economic transformation in Southern Virginia and beyond.
"Paid internships and other work-based learning programs are win-win opportunities for students and employers alike.” – Dr. Julie Brown, Vice President, Advanced Learning, IALR
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144 New Jobs to Come with RBW Sports & Classics
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Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced that RBW Classic Electric Cars, the United Kingdom’s only manufacturer of hand-built electric classic sports cars, will invest $8 million to establish a manufacturing facility at Cane Creek Centre, an industrial park jointly owned by the City of Danville and Pittsylvania County. The new facility will produce the company’s first left-hand drive RBW EV Roadster and GT models for the U.S. market. The project will create 144 new jobs.
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IALR is once again offering free public tours throughout the remainder of 2024. Participate in a fast-paced, engaging, one-hour tour of our campus to meet some robots in the Industry 4.0 Integration Lab, test virtual reality welders that are part of the Great Opportunities in Technology and Engineering Careers (GO TEC®) program and see our impact.
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Four IALR Employees Participating in Leadership Southside
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Four employees of the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) are participating in this year’s cohort of Leadership Southside – a professional development program offered through the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce. The IALR participants are
- Caleb Ayers, Communications Content Manager
- Sherri Dickens, ATDM Senior Support Specialist
- Tracy Fink, Vice President, IALR Conference Center
- Justin Scarce, Manager, ATDM Industry Engagement
Congratulations to these employees!
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Pasta Cooking Class
Join the Wonder Community and Megabytes at the
Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) on Sept. 17 at 5:30 p.m. as Chef John Clark teaches how to make linguine with meat sauce, roasted zucchini, garlic knots and classic cannoli. Limited to 18 spots!
Computer Classes
IALR is offering several introductory computer classes over the next few months. Learn the basics of helpful computer programs like Microsoft
Excel and Canva with a three-hour class.
Register for Workshops
AmeriCorps Open Interviews
Interested in a meaningful service opportunity where you can grow and contribute to your community? Attend an upcoming open interview day for the Dan River Year AmeriCorps and REACH AmeriCorps programs at IALR! Open interviews are 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. every Thursday through Oct. 10.
CEA Summit East
The upcoming CEA Summit East on Oct. 1-2 is a day-and-a-half event that connects all segments of the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) industry. Building on the success of its 2023 edition, the 3rd Annual CEA Summit East will unite CEA professionals from academia, business and technology.
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New IALR Podcasts Highlight Biotechnology,
Technology for a Growing Campus
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The researchers at IALR's Plant Endophyte Research Center are focused on simultaneously increasing crop yield and reducing chemical use through the use of biotechnology.
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The IT department provides services for a diverse and growing campus and team as well as maintaining and upkeeping all types of technology.
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EXCITE Program Connects Educators to Workplace
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Over the summer IALR supported six educators through the Exploring Careers through Industry Teacher Externships (EXCITE) program, which bridges the gap between education and employers. These educators from Henry
and Pittsylvania County visited many Southern Virginia businesses, gaining firsthand experience of regional employers and their needs.
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- Consisting of 89 students, the 14th cohort of the ATDM program began on Aug. 19. These adult learners have come from across the country and, after four months of rigorous training, will go on to work with companies all over the nation that support the Navy.
- School is back in session! The Academy for Engineering and Technology and the Piedmont Governor’s School for Mathematics, Science and Technology – two dual-enrollment programs housed on the IALR campus – are back in full swing for the 2024-2025 school year. IALR welcomed 112 students back to its campus.
- CMA Technology Manager Jeremiah Williams will be part of a presentation on tooling and machining strategies for Wire Arc Additive Manufactured (WAAM) parts and components during the upcoming International Manufacturing
Technology Show in Chicago.
- Eight members of the Dan River Year AmeriCorps program completed their summer terms. These members invested their summers helping elementary and middle school students develop their literacy skills.
- Partnering with New College Institute (NCI), members of the Wonder Community of Lifelong Learning and NCI's Learning is ForEver attendees learned the art of making printable stickers, adding a fun and personalized touch to their projects.
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CEA Summit East Keynote Announced
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The upcoming CEA Summit East has announced one of the event's two keynotes. Industry experts from AeroFarms, Greenswell Growers and Better Future Farms will share
insights during the keynote titled "Leadership Insights: Charting the Future Landscape of Controlled Environment Agriculture."
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Virginia 500: The 2024-25 Power List | Virginia Business
Several Southern Virginia leaders were recognized by Virginia Business as part of the Virginia 500 Power List. IALR President Telly Tucker was recognized for economic development. Chris Albrecht, Senior Vice President and General Manager for Caesars Virginia, Danville, was included for hospitality and tourism. The following were also named to the list for manufacturing: Jeremy R. Hoff, CEO, Hooker Furnishings, Martinsville; John Parkinson, CEO, Drake Extrusion, Ridgeway; and Robert H. Spilman Jr., CEO and Chairman, Bassett Furniture Industries, Bassett.
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Launch Pads: Regional Investments in Industrial Sites Pay Off | Virginia Business
The Southern Virginia Regional Alliance (SVRA) and its local partners have attracted more than $1.6 billion in economic development investments, creating 5,000 jobs in recent years, according to [Linda Green, executive director for SVRA].
The regional economic development organization champions Danville and the counties of Halifax, Patrick and Pittsylvania, which are home to more than a dozen industrial parks, says Green. “We have been very blessed by local legislators … who believed in development of sites,” [Green] says. “They were looking for economic transformation."
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Southern Virginia Sites Awarded Virginia Business Ready Sites Program Grants | Governor's Office
Governor Youngkin announced that Southern Virginia's Coleman Site and Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill were recently named award recipients of the 2024 Virginia Business Ready Sites Program (VBRSP) development grants. The Virginia Business Ready Sites Program was developed by a team of state, regional and local partners.
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