from the Marymount University blog:
Marymount University to lead regional tech workforce initiative with development of NOVATech Works Hub
Marymount University has received a grant to lead the development of NOVATech Works, a new regional initiative designed to strengthen Northern Virginia’s technology workforce and create clearer pathways into high-demand tech careers.
This project is funded in part by GO Virginia, a state-funded initiative administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) that strengthens and diversifies Virginia’s economy and fosters the creation of higher wage jobs in strategic industries.
The project positions Marymount as a central mover in one of the region’s most urgent economic priorities: preparing workers for jobs in emerging and rapidly evolving technology fields.
“As technology becomes more complex and interconnected, the workforce must also change,” said Dr. Diane Murphy, a distinguished professor in the Marymount School of Technology and Innovation who will serve as Project Director for the NOVATech Works initiative. “Many organizations are doing their bit to help in the needed reskilling and upskilling efforts. NOVATech Works will coordinate all these resources, so individuals can see all the options available for them through an AI-enabled hub and motivate them to stay in the area and contribute to the NOVA tech workforce.”
Marymount will spearhead the planning of NOVATech Works through the Center for the Innovative Workforce, a multidisciplinary research hub within the Marymount College of Business, Innovation, Leadership and Technology (BILT). The project will take the form of a virtual coordination hub connecting training providers, employers, workforce organizations, and job seekers.
The initiative aims to simplify how individuals and employers navigate opportunities in areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing, software development and other technologies driving regional growth.
This project is funded in part by GO Virginia, a state-funded initiative administered by the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) that strengthens and diversifies Virginia’s economy and fosters the creation of higher wage jobs in strategic industries.
The project positions Marymount as a central mover in one of the region’s most urgent economic priorities: preparing workers for jobs in emerging and rapidly evolving technology fields.
“As technology becomes more complex and interconnected, the workforce must also change,” said Dr. Diane Murphy, a distinguished professor in the Marymount School of Technology and Innovation who will serve as Project Director for the NOVATech Works initiative. “Many organizations are doing their bit to help in the needed reskilling and upskilling efforts. NOVATech Works will coordinate all these resources, so individuals can see all the options available for them through an AI-enabled hub and motivate them to stay in the area and contribute to the NOVA tech workforce.”
Marymount will spearhead the planning of NOVATech Works through the Center for the Innovative Workforce, a multidisciplinary research hub within the Marymount College of Business, Innovation, Leadership and Technology (BILT). The project will take the form of a virtual coordination hub connecting training providers, employers, workforce organizations, and job seekers.
The initiative aims to simplify how individuals and employers navigate opportunities in areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing, software development and other technologies driving regional growth.
Over a nine-month planning period, Marymount and its regional partners will engage employers to identify in-demand skills, assess national best practices, develop an initial catalog of high-quality training and certification programs and design systems to track outcomes such as credential attainment and job placement. The hub is envisioned as a centralized access point that helps workers, particularly those transitioning careers or displaced from federal agencies and government contractors, move efficiently into technology roles, while also supporting employers seeking skilled talent.
This project builds on Marymount’s proven track record in workforce development, including programs like From Caregiver to Breadwinner, which has successfully helped adult learners transition into technology careers by combining targeted training, career support and employer-aligned pathways. NOVATech Works expands this learner-centered model to a regional scale, reinforcing Marymount’s role as a leader in aligning education with workforce demand.
Marymount will lead the planning effort in collaboration with a cross-sector advisory committee that includes local governments, workforce organizations, higher education institutions and industry partners. Together, these stakeholders will help shape a sustainable and scalable hub that strengthens coordination across Northern Virginia’s tech ecosystem.
“The NOVATech Works Hub demonstrates Marymount’s dedication to creating bridges between education and opportunity,” said Dr. Anne Magro, Dean of the College of BILT. “By establishing a regional center for tech upskilling and reskilling, we are supporting both workforce resilience and economic growth in the industries shaping our region’s future. This GO Virginia grant allows us to do what we excel at, developing coordinated, accessible solutions that link talent with Northern Virginia’s most dynamic industries.”
This project builds on Marymount’s proven track record in workforce development, including programs like From Caregiver to Breadwinner, which has successfully helped adult learners transition into technology careers by combining targeted training, career support and employer-aligned pathways. NOVATech Works expands this learner-centered model to a regional scale, reinforcing Marymount’s role as a leader in aligning education with workforce demand.
Marymount will lead the planning effort in collaboration with a cross-sector advisory committee that includes local governments, workforce organizations, higher education institutions and industry partners. Together, these stakeholders will help shape a sustainable and scalable hub that strengthens coordination across Northern Virginia’s tech ecosystem.
“The NOVATech Works Hub demonstrates Marymount’s dedication to creating bridges between education and opportunity,” said Dr. Anne Magro, Dean of the College of BILT. “By establishing a regional center for tech upskilling and reskilling, we are supporting both workforce resilience and economic growth in the industries shaping our region’s future. This GO Virginia grant allows us to do what we excel at, developing coordinated, accessible solutions that link talent with Northern Virginia’s most dynamic industries.”
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