Next-Gen Sector Partnerships

Diagram of a round Business Table surrounded by circles labeled as community partners: community colleges, K-12, adult ed, career tech ed, universities, chambers, community-based orgs, economic and workforce development. Convener is highlighted.
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Why We’re Sharing This:

RVA Rising emphasizes regional alignment and business engagement as essential drivers of economic mobility. We are sharing this resource as a practical model for strengthening regional competitiveness while expanding access to quality jobs. The Next Gen Sector Partnership model demonstrates how industry-led collaboration can strengthen talent pipelines while expanding access to opportunity. It provides a practical example of how coordinated action across sectors can translate shared goals into measurable outcomes.

Partner Perspective: ChamberRVA

ChamberRVA is the region’s leading business membership organization, representing employers across industries throughout Greater Richmond. Through its focus on economic competitiveness, workforce development, and business leadership, the Chamber engages directly with the systems driving regional prosperity. We feature resources shared by ChamberRVA to reflect the business community’s perspective in conversations about inclusive economic growth and mobility.