Virginia Partners with Grow with Google to Fuel the Future of Work

Partnering to Build a Future-Ready Virginia

Discover free tools and training to build in-demand AI skills, advance your career, and help shape Virginia’s workforce of tomorrow.

Virginia’s partnership with Grow with Google marks a bold step toward equipping workers, job seekers, and businesses with the digital and AI skills needed to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving economy. As artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies reshape how we work, Virginia is committed to ensuring that all residents—regardless of background or experience—have access to the tools and training necessary to succeed.

Through this partnership, Virginians will gain free access to Google’s suite of job-ready training programs, including industry-recognized certificates in fields like IT Support, Data Analytics, Project Management, and AI Essentials. These programs are designed in collaboration with top employers and aligned with high-growth career pathways, making them an ideal resource for individuals looking to start a new career, upskill in their current role, or reenter the workforce. The flexibility of these online trainings means Virginians can learn at their own pace, on their own schedule.

The Grow with Google initiative also benefits Virginia’s employers and small businesses by creating a pipeline of tech-savvy talent ready to meet the demands of the modern workplace. This collaboration ensures that support is available both online and in-person, reaching Virginians in rural areas, urban centers, and everywhere in between.

This partnership reinforces Virginia’s position as a forward-thinking, innovation-driven state. By investing in people and promoting lifelong learning, Virginia and Grow with Google are laying the groundwork for a more inclusive, resilient, and future-ready workforce—one that not only keeps up with change but leads it.