Sector Strategies Required Course

Required Course: Sector Strategies

Total time: 3.5 hours

Pre-requisite:  Successful completion of Foundations course

The Sector Strategies Required Course provides guidance on how to launch and sustain the development of competitive regional economies through customized solution-based services. The course consists of three modules, a capstone discussion, and quiz. 

Work at your own pace and then complete up to three additional Sector Strategy electives to earn your Sector Strategies Completion badge.

  • Module 1: Roles & Responsibilities within Sector Strategies - Explore the roles and responsibilities of different Virginia state agencies and regional and local organizations as they partner to implement sector strategies in order to better serve businesses’ talent needs.   (Time: 1 hour)

  • Module 2: Industry Need Driving Regional Sector Strategies - Explore how sector strategies place businesses at the center of regional business engagement activities. It discusses integrated business engagement and uncovers how it results in solutions for businesses, job seekers, and others. (Time: 1 hour)

  • Module 3: Using Data Effectively - Learn how to use labor market information (LMI) as a foundation for strong, data-driven, business-focused sector strategies.  (Time: 1 hour)

  • Module 4: Capstone Discussion - Participate in a peer discussion on Engaging with New Industry Partners. (Time: 15 minutes)

  • Module 5: Sector Strategies Quiz - Complete a 9-question quiz. (Time: 15 minutes)

You will be able to take this course after completing the Foundation Course.  

Sector Strategies electives will not be visible until you successfully complete this course.

Sector Strategies: Implementing with Students and Job Seekers

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Sector Strategies Elective: Implementing Sector Strategies with Students and Job Seekers

Total time: 2 hours

Pre-requisite: Successful completion of the Sector Strategies Required Course


The Sector Strategies elective, Implementing Sector Strategies with Students and Job Seekers, provides you with a better understanding of coaching best practices to help students and job seekers during the career planning process. You’ll also learn how to implement motivational interviewing techniques and use labor market information to further support your clients. The elective consists of one module and a 3-question quiz.

You will be able to take this elective after completing the Sector Strategies Required Course.  

When you have completed a total of three Sector Strategies electives, you will earn your Sector Strategies Completion badge. 

Sector Strategies: Implementing a Shared Vision

Sector Strategies Completion badgeSector Strategies Elective: Implementing a Shared Vision

Total time: 2 hours

Pre-requisite: Successful completion of the Sector Strategies Required Course

The Sector Strategies elective, Implementing a Shared Vision, is designed to support a deeper understanding of Virginia's Sector Strategies related to a shared vision, goals, and sustainability. The elective consists of one module and a 3-question quiz.


You will be able to take this elective after completing the Sector Strategies Required Course.  

When you have completed a total of three Sector Strategies electives, you will earn your Sector Strategies Completion badge. 

Sector Strategies: Cultivating Industry Leadership

Sector Strategies Elective: Cultivating Industry Leadership

Total time: 2 hours

Pre-requisite: Successful completion of the Sector Strategies Required Course

The Sector Strategies elective, Cultivating Industry Leadership, is designed to support a deeper understanding of how to create true partnerships by engaging with business leaders and developing industry champions who lead their transformations.  The elective consists of one module and a 3-question quiz.


You will be able to take this elective after completing the Sector Strategies Required Course.  

When you have completed a total of three Sector Strategies electives, you will earn your Sector Strategies Completion badge. 

Sector Strategies: Integrated Business Engagement

Sector Strategies Elective: Solutions Based Business Services

Total time: 2 hours

Pre-requisite: Successful completion of the Sector Strategies Required Course

The Sector Strategies elective, Solutions Based Business Serviceswill help you better understand the relationship between sector strategies and integrated business engagement. You’ll also learn more about the key elements required for a strong regional integrated business engagement system. The elective consists of one module and a 3-question quiz.


You will be able to take this elective after completing the Sector Strategies Required Course.  

When you have completed a total of three Sector Strategies electives, you will earn your Sector Strategies Completion badge. 


Sector Strategies: The Day-to-Day of Sector Strategies

Sector Strategies Elective: The Day-to-Day of Sector Strategies

Total time: 2 hours

Pre-requisite: Successful completion of the Sector Strategies Required Course

The Sector Strategies elective, the The Day-to-Day of Sector Strategies, considers strategies to use sector strategies to transform workforce delivery and design training programs that meeting industry needs and bridge skill gaps. ​The elective consists of one module and a 3-question quiz.


You will be able to take this elective after completing the Sector Strategies Required Course.  

When you have completed a total of three Sector Strategies electives, you will earn your Sector Strategies Completion badge. 


Sector Strategies: Continuous Improvement for Sector Strategies Work

Sector Strategies Elective: Continuous Improvement for Sector Strategies Work

Total time: 2 hours

Pre-requisite: Successful completion of the Sector Strategies Required Course


The Sector Strategies elective, Continuous Improvement for Sector Strategies Work, considers the four steps of a model of continuous improvement and emphasizes why performance measures should be aligned across partners. The elective consists of one module and a 3-question quiz.


You will be able to take this elective after completing the Sector Strategies Required Course.  

When you have completed a total of three Sector Strategies electives, you will earn your Sector Strategies Completion badge.