Ecosystem support for Arlington Public Schools, Northern Virginia Community College, and Virginia Tech

The Virginia Department of Education STEM leaders recognized the collaboration between the Career, Technical and Adult Education Office of Arlington Public Schools, the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College, and Virginia Tech's, D.C. area Technical Education and Workforce Development programs with 2026 support for efforts to promote innovate STEM opportunities for all students.

Governor signs bills supporting workforce education and training

Governor Spanberger Signs Bills Into Law to Raise State Minimum Wage, Boost Workforce Training, & Support Economic Growth

The Governor Signed Bills to Raise Minimum Wage to $15 per Hour, Bring New Workers to Virginia’s Offshore Wind Industry, & Connect High School Students with Apprenticeships

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today signed into law legislation to incrementally increase the state minimum wage to $15 per hour, secure stronger wages for Virginians who feed and fuel the Commonwealth, and connect more Virginians with career opportunities.

“Today, we are putting more money in the pockets of Virginia workers,” said Governor Abigail Spanberger. “If you work full time in Virginia, you should be able to afford to live in Virginia. You should be able to keep up with your rent or mortgage, fill your medications, and save for your kids’ futures. I am signing legislation to support the men and women who power our economy, including so many of the people who keep our agriculture industry strong — and we were proud to work with the Virginia Farm Bureau to strike a balance to protect farm workers and our vital farming industry.”

Spanberger continued, “Virginia’s competitive advantage is our talent. Preparing Virginia’s next generation to succeed not only helps young Virginians earn a good living, but it makes clear to businesses across the nation that they will thrive in our Commonwealth. Because investing in our workforce is a win for

Arlington Career Center Culinary students receive top honors

Arlington Career Center students competed at the Virginia ProStart Competition and brought home top honors, with first-place finishes for Alena Zabler and Ximena Puican Vela.

Their hard work, talent and professionalism on the competition floor made the entire APS community proud.