Virginia
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Project Labor Agreements
In 2020, the Virginia General Assembly repealed ABC’s fair and open competition law, which goes into effect May 1, 2021.
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Prevailing Wage
Yes; 250,000. In 2020, the Virginia General Assembly enacted prevailing wage requirements for public works projects. The law takes effect on May 1, 2021.
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Right to Work
Yes.
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Public-Private Partnerships
Statute authorizes the use of P3s on horizontals and vertical construction projects, and allows for unsolicited bids.
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Workforce Development Incentives
Current labor supply satisfies 59% of peak labor demand.
State offered $5,235,712 in grants and incentives for workforce preparation and development in 2020.
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Career and Technical Education
Virginia does recognize NCCER as an approved curriculum for CTE programs.
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Job Growth Rate
2.0%.