Workforce Development
Vision Statement:
Virginia has the workforce it needs to reverse the spread of invasive plants.
Big Hairy Audacious Goal:
X contractors with Y employees in 5 years.
2026 Meeting schedule: January 7, April 8, July 8, October 7.
2027 Meeting schedule: January 6, April 7, July 7, October 6.
All meetings are held via Zoom. Contact us to participate.
Key Performance Indicator:
# of contractors
27 identified to date
* Survey is currently being designed to determine this.
Photo courtesy of Virginia Forestry and Wildlife Group
Photo courtesy of Appalachian Conservation Corps
Key Performance Indicator:
# of employees
unknown*
*Survey is currently being designed to determine this.
Resources
Accomplishments to Date
X-Labs Design Thinking project with JMU
12-county contractor survey completed
Statewide contractor survey under development
Partner Spotlight
Future Search Workshop attendees developing a set of Action Items. Charlottesville, Virginia.
December 2023