Newport News Park is adjacent to Endview, which could also be a draw, Kingston pointed out.Ĭouncilwoman Saundra Cherry asked city officials to consider including a school in the development.Ĭouncilman Bert Bateman, who was on council when the first agreement was signed, would like to see the community engaged this time, as he said they were last time. The number of homes in the new agreement is not yet set and would be “quite open,” Bourey said. It’s a huge asset for us and a great development opportunity.” We do need to move forward on that property. “We have not yet done anything as of today,” Bourey said. Public-private partnerships allow developers to perform tasks normally done by a government in exchange for a deal on land or other considerations. The city would then choose a developer to work with, and a public-private partnership could be formed, since infrastructure will be needed, Kingston said. “We really need to push forward for higher end housing, which will drive revenue,” Bourey said.īourey proposed issuing a request for qualifications, or RFQ, asking firms to submit their qualifications so the city can possibly select a developer with which to negotiate a contract. “This investment demonstrates Virginia’s commitment to continuing the growth of tech businesses and strengthening the talent and education of its workforce.City Manager Jim Bourey said the city needs a range of housing prices, including more on the higher side. “As the technology industry in the Richmond region and across the Commonwealth continues to grow, so do our workforce needs,” *said Nick Serfass, Executive Director of the Richmond Technology Council*. “These 11 institutions, and others that will follow, demonstrate the qualities that make Virginia’s higher education system among the best in the nation: innovation, responsiveness, alignment with state needs and performance,” *said* *Peter Blake, Director of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia*.
Subsequent agreements will be established with other institutions, including the community colleges. Colleges and universities applied to the state for funding to expand their existing computer science degree programs.
“This agreement with many of our public higher education institutions will support business and industry in Virginia, while preparing our students to enter the 21st century workforce.” The boom in tech industries in recent years has increased demand for workers, and the Tech Talent program will help Virginia keep pace. With today’s announcement, we are educating a workforce that will fill jobs at hundreds of tech companies around the Commonwealth, including at Amazon, helping boost our economy and quality of life in every corner of Virginia.” “The Tech Talent program creates clear pathways for Virginia students to obtain high-wage jobs by equipping them with the necessary skills to succeed in high-demand fields,” *said Secretary of Education Atif Qarni*. “Virginia’s tech sector will continue booming only if we can train the workforce those jobs require. “This initiative is an investment in Virginians,” *said Governor Northam*. Funding for the Tech Talent Investment Program was provided in the Virginia budget approved earlier this year. The agreements with the 11 universities will create 31,000 new degrees in these fields, exceeding the legislative goal. The program is a performance-based initiative designed to create at least 25,000 new bachelor’s and master’s degrees in computer science and related fields over the next 20 years. It grew out of Virginia’s proposal to Amazon, which will locate its second headquarters in Northern Virginia. The Tech Talent Investment Program will benefit students and tech employers in every corner of the Commonwealth. Tweet PETERSBURG-*Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Virginia will invest in the Commonwealth’s tech talent pipeline to create 31,000 new computer science graduates over 20 years, under agreements he signed with 11 universities.
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