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“When Daikin headquarters looks at our workforce, they see a workforce that is adaptable, smart and hardworking.” Larry Kroggel, Former Director of Human Resources, Daikin Applied
In Augusta County and the surrounding region, we provide a quality, motivated, and skilled labor base. Employers can recruit from a pool of over 22,000 annual graduates from 14 colleges and universities in the area. Virginia is a right-to-work state with one of the lowest unionization rates in the country.
We have a workforce development team in place that coordinates and funds employment and customized training activities to help new and existing employers achieve their company goals.
Local technical training programs include Mechatronics, Bioprocessing, Welding, Commercial Driving, Commercial Pilot, Packaging, Advanced Manufacturing, and more.
Regional Workforce Training Initiatives
An online career resource that highlights opportunities and training for high-growth, high-wage, in-demand careers in the Shenandoah Valley.
Blue Ridge Community College Advanced Manufacturing Center
Shenandoah Valley Center for Advanced Learning
Virginia Career Works – Shenandoah Valley Region
36,000+ in the Labor Force
#2 State for Higher Education (VA), SmartAsset 2020
11 Colleges & Universities in Surrounding Area
