Virginia needs more technical workers, but it’s stepping away from funding a program to develop them

Virginia's new budget has cut funding for the GO TEC program, which had been instrumental in preparing students for technical careers in 49 school divisions. This decision comes at a time when the state is facing a growing demand for skilled technical workers to fill gaps in various industries. The move raises concerns about the state's ability to meet future workforce needs and could lead to a shortage of trained professionals in critical technical fields.