Pathways to the American Dream
An Industry-Led Talent Development System
Supporting education and training that adapts quickly to the changing needs of businesses.
Building a Pipeline of Skilled Workers in the Advanced Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Information Technology Industries through
- Cross-sector training and credentialing targeted to business & industry needs.
- Assistance with training and credentialing costs.
- Competency-based assessments confirming skills.
- Work-based learning experiences applying academic and technical skills.
- Soft-skills developed at all levels
Pathways to the American Dream is a four-year H-1B project funded by the US Department of Labor’s America’s Promise Initiative awarded to the New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Area in partnership with the West Piedmont, Southwest Virginia, and Western Virginia Workforce Development Areas. The New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Board and sub-recipients are an equal opportunity employers/programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Primary source of funding is from the U.S. Department of Labor and Training Administration TDD/TTY:711