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170 Students Participate in IALR Summer STEM Camps |
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Students made dragons, created their own astronauts, wrote books, designed robots, launched their own businesses, served in the community and much more through nine different camps. |
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15 Interns Complete Summer of Impact |
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While working across many of the organization’s divisions and departments, these interns played a significant role in advancing IALR's mission of economic transformation throughout the region and beyond.
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| Listen to the Intern Roundtable Podcast |
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From STEM Camper to Multi-Time AmeriCorps Member with IALR |
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Tristan Hernandez participated in many STEM Camps at IALR as a kid before attending a dual-enrolment program on our campus. He has spent the last several summers as an AmeriCorps member, helping to lead the same summer camps he attended as a kid. |
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Featured Opportunity: Career ChoICE |
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This year’s Career ChoICE Youth Expo, set for October 7 and 8 at the Olde Dominion Agricultural Complex in Chatham, allows businesses, nonprofits, training providers and higher education organizations to share their opportunities with thousands of middle and high schoolers. By hosting an interactive exhibit, your business can help students understand your industry while increasing your company’s visibility and community engagement |
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From IALR Leaders
"Whether you're planning a meeting for 10 or an event for 400, the IALR Conference Center has the space and flexibility to make it successful. From corporate gatherings to community events, we customize everything from room layouts to food and beverage service to create the right experience for every audience."
- Tracy Fink, Vice President, Conference Center, IALR |
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Events and Opportunities
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Come see our programs and impact up close during an engaging public tour! We have two scheduled tour dates available for registration: September 1 and 24.
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IALR is hiring for a range of unique positions, including key leadership roles of Executive Vice President, Finance & Administration and Chief of Staff.
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IALR is hosting the 2026 RISE Summit, Southern Virginia’s premier entrepreneurship conference, on Aug. 27. Several IALR staff members will speak at the event that brings together entrepreneurs, startups, small businesses, manufacturers, agricultural innovators, economic developers and community leaders.
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The CEA Summit East is returning to IALR Sept. 15-16. This multi-day event connects all segments of the controlled environment agriculture industry.
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The Dan River Year AmeriCorps program is seeking tutors for the upcoming school year! Flexible positions include in-school and after-school options.
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Watch Updates from IALR |
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In Other News
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A fireside chat, the opening morning keynote of the CEA Summit East will tackle agriculture's toughest challenge: getting crops to market.
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The U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. toured the CEA Innovation Center, a partnership with IALR and Virginia Tech, on Aug. 3.
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The Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) program hosted its largest career fair yet, with more than 200 students connecting with 45 employers.
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IALR is pleased to welcome Audia Harris, who has spent nine years working with IALR’s AmeriCorps programs, into the role of Conference Sales Manager. Whatever event you’re planning, Audia is ready to help.
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26 AmeriCorps members, primarily with the Dan River Year AmeriCorps program, recently celebrated the end of their service terms, marking more than 22,000 service hours and significant community impact.
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