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July Updates and Opportunities
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Flexible Contract Research for Companies 

These services help companies of all sizes address challenges like limited testing infrastructure, specialized expertise gaps and the need for rigorous validation in realistic agricultural environments.  

46 High School Interns Working with Regional Employers 

IALR has partnered with Danville Public Schools and Pittsylvania County Schools to support these interns, who are working across 23 host sites.  

Doubling Down on Hybrid Manufacturing  

IALR has purchased two additional Phillips Additive Hybrid systems to pair with their original UMC-750 Hybrid. These machines are integrated with Meltio’s laser-wire DED metal 3D printing technology. 

Practical Tips for High-Impact Apprenticeships 

Discover how successful businesses create and implement successful apprenticeship programs.  

Featured Opportunity

Adult learners can gain the skills needed for a high-paying, meaningful manufacturing career in just four months with the Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) program.


Students can learn one of five trades: welding, non-destructive testing, quality control inspection (metrology), additive manufacturing and CNC machining.  


Enroll in ATDM Today

From IALR Leaders

“Every service we offer and partnership opportunity is tailored to the needs of industry.” 


Scott Lowman, Ph.D., Vice President, Applied Research, IALR

Events and Opportunities 

  • The EmPOWER Exchange is a one-day regional summit designed to connect interns and young professionals, employers, educators and workforce leaders across Southern Virginia. The event is at IALR from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 29.  

  • Register for an upcoming IALR tour to see economic transformation, unique training programs and innovative research and technology up close.  

Watch Updates from IALR

IALR Updates: We're busy collaborating, supporting, and driving impact.

In Other News  

  • The June ATDM Career Fair connected 200+ students with 30+ employers, helping many students secure full-time post-graduation roles 👉 Photos

  • Dr. L. Patrick Dail has been named Vice President for Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) & Workforce Development 👉 Read  

  • Summer STEM Camps at IALR are underway 👉 Photos  

  • Josh Sims has been named Vice President, Partnerships for IALR's Manufacturing Advancement division 👉 Read 

  • Dr. Julie Brown, IALR's Vice President of Advanced Learning, has been awarded the WE Lead Award from the Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce 👉 Read.

  • 18 summer interns joined the IALR organization, where they are already contributing across a variety of programs and departments 👉 Photos 

  • Five IALR employees recently completed leadership programs through regional chambers of commerce 👉 Read  

  • IALR is coordinating a new regional partnership focused on strengthening healthcare workforce development. Read  

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