"The price tag of college can often be daunting. Thousands of dollars spent on tuition, books, and boarding, can lead to mounting student debt. But what if we told you it’s possible to go for free? We’re working for you to explain why a focus on Virginia’s most in-demand industries could be the answer.

The G3 program helps in two ways. It helps employers get the people they need to run a business but it also helps students pay for college.

Since last summer, Virginia Western has used G3 funding to provide $1.22 million in assistance to 1,336 students. On the workforce side, G3 so far has helped 27 students obtain credentials and funded students in CCMA, Pharm Tech, EKG Tech, Phlebotomy, Welding, HEO, Mechatronics Fundamentals, and Machining," reports WSLS.

Photo: Cathy Ferguson, Credit for Prior Learning Specialist, discusses CPL and upskilling with adult learner Latrice Hilton. (Copyright 2022 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.)