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2021 Virginia Education & Workforce Conference

The Virginia Chamber Foundation, Virginia Business Higher Education Council and Virginia Talent & Opportunity Partnership are pleased to present the 2021 Virginia Education & Workforce Conference.

This year’s event will be held on Wednesday, October 20 from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.  

As part of the Workforce and Education Conference, the Virginia Gubernatorial Candidates will address the business and education communities to share their workforce and education goals for the next four years if elected Governor.

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Event Date October, 21

Event Time 1:00am - 6:00am

Event Location

Richmond Convention Center 403 N 3rd St Richmond, VA 23219

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