Welcome to the Sector Strategies and Career Pathways Academy:  An online learning academy for Virginia’s Workforce Professionals.


  • Virginia’s workforce partners are pleased to announce the Sector Strategies and Career Pathways Academy.  This effort builds upon a decade of work in the Commonwealth to align education and training programs in ways that makes it easier for individuals to access and complete pathways to family-supporting careers.  By pairing together sector strategies and career pathways, this initiative hopes to improve the relevance and effectiveness of education and training programs, leading to more positive outcomes for individuals and businesses. 

    Through a blend of instructor-led and self-paced online courses, the Academy seeks to strengthen the leadership capacity of workforce system partners and practitioners to incorporate sector partnership and career pathway strategies and thinking as integral components into every Virginia region.  Welcome to the next generation of sectors and career pathways integration in Virginia!
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    Region 1 (Northern Virginia) Peer Work Group

    Peer Work Groups will conduct problem-solving and action planning around sector strategies and career pathways service delivery with the goal of implementing sector strategies and career pathway efforts in the region. During this process, we will identify key challenges and opportunities to leverage partnerships and strengthen alignment using current work as a baseline. This page will be your online hub for cohort activities and resources.


    Restricted Not available unless:
    • You have badge 'Virginia Sector Strategies and Career Pathways Academy Coursework Completion Certification'
    • Your Region is Region 1 - Northern Virginia (from Prince William and Loudon to Alexandria)
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    Region 2 (Eastern & Hampton Roads) Peer Work Group

    Peer Work Groups will conduct problem-solving and action planning around sector strategies and career pathways service delivery with the goal of implementing sector strategies and career pathway efforts in the region. During this process, we will identify key challenges and opportunities to leverage partnerships and strengthen alignment using current work as a baseline. This page will be your online hub for cohort activities and resources.


    Restricted Not available unless:
    • You have badge 'Virginia Sector Strategies and Career Pathways Academy Coursework Completion Certification'
    • Your Region is Region 2 - Eastern and Hampton Roads (from Stafford and Spotsylvania to James City, Southampton, and Virginia Beach)
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    Region 3 (Shenandoah Valley & Charlottesville) Peer Work Group

    Peer Work Groups will conduct problem-solving and action planning around sector strategies and career pathways service delivery with the goal of implementing sector strategies and career pathway efforts in the region. During this process, we will identify key challenges and opportunities to leverage partnerships and strengthen alignment using current work as a baseline. This page will be your online hub for cohort activities and resources.


    Restricted Not available unless:
    • You have badge 'Virginia Sector Strategies and Career Pathways Academy Coursework Completion Certification'
    • Your Region is Region 3 - Shenandoah Valley and Charlottesville (from Frederick and Louisa to Bath and Nelson)
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    Region 4 (Richmond & Southside) Peer Work Group

    Peer Work Groups will conduct problem-solving and action planning around sector strategies and career pathways service delivery with the goal of implementing sector strategies and career pathway efforts in the region. During this process, we will identify key challenges and opportunities to leverage partnerships and strengthen alignment using current work as a baseline. This page will be your online hub for cohort activities and resources.


    Restricted Not available unless:
    • You have badge 'Virginia Sector Strategies and Career Pathways Academy Coursework Completion Certification'
    • Your Region is Region 4 - Richmond & Southside (from Buckingham and Halifax to Surry and Greensville)
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    Region 5 (Roanoke Valley) Peer Work Group

    Peer Work Groups will conduct problem-solving and action planning around sector strategies and career pathways service delivery with the goal of implementing sector strategies and career pathway efforts in the region. During this process, we will identify key challenges and opportunities to leverage partnerships and strengthen alignment using current work as a baseline. This page will be your online hub for cohort activities and resources.


    Restricted Not available unless:
    • You have badge 'Virginia Sector Strategies and Career Pathways Academy Coursework Completion Certification'
    • Your Region is Region 5 - Roanoke Valley (from Allegheny, Craig, and Patrick to Amherst, Appomattox, and Pittsylvania)