A $50,000 grant to get Virginians back to work has been received from the Richard S. Reynolds Foundation.

The monies are designated to retrain Virginians in technology, healthcare along with other skilled trades.

Once a person is done with a VA Ready program they will interview with business partners around the state to get a full time job.

VA Ready offers programs at Virginia’s 23 community colleges then interview opportunity at 23 VA Ready business partners.

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