WEBINAR: Work-Based Learning: A State & National Perspective

Join the Virginia Business Higher Education Council as we feature a report by the Strada Education Foundation on their recently released 2025 State Opportunity Index, with a focus on Virginia.

Panelists & Speakers

Laura Love Senior Vice President, Work-based Learning Strada Education Foundation

Nichole Torpey-Saboe Vice President, Research Strada Education Foundation

Megan Healy Senior Vice President, Talent and Workforce Strategy Virginia Economic Development Partnership

Debbie Melvin Vice President of Talent and Partnerships Virginia Economic Development Partnership

Kirk Cox President Virginia Business Higher Education Council

What is the State Opportunity Index?

State Opportunity Index Virginia Data

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Strada Education Foundation’s State Opportunity Index combines research-backed strategies for improving education-to-career outcomes with benchmarking measures to track progress for all 50 states, giving policymakers and institutions a framework for strengthening the link between education and opportunity.

For each state, the Index reports the percentage of students who experience a positive return on investment and summarizes progress in five key areas for improving success
beyond completion: Clear Outcomes, Quality Coaching, Affordability, Work-Based Learning, and Employer Alignment. States are grouped into four categories: Leading (at the forefront, demonstrating strong progress); Advanced (substantial progress); Developing (early stages of improvement); and Foundational (just beginning their journey).

To view Strada’s complete 2025 State Opportunity Index, please click here.

Join the Virginia Business Higher Education Council as we feature a report by the Strada Education Foundation on their recently released 2025 State Opportunity Index, with a focus on Virginia. More information