August 25, 2020
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – A new effort is underway to help Virginia residents who have lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic get training for in-demand work.
A local news outlet reports that a coalition of 20 businesses across the state is providing financial backing for a nonprofit called Virginia Ready.
It aims to get tens of thousands of Virginians into job training programs by providing cash payments to out-of-work people who complete courses for various jobs.
The nonprofit is planning to provide $1,000 incentive payments for as many as 15,000 people over the next three years who earn credentials for high-demand fields such as health care, manufacturing and skilled trades.
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