IALR is facilitating summer internships as well as springtime mock interview events for high school…
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IALR February 2022 Newsletter
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New Strategic Plan Builds Dynamic Regional Economy
When the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) was formed in 2002 as a…
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New Wonder Community of Lifelong Learning Launches
Southern Virginia and surrounding areas now have a new self-development program at their fingertips—the Wonder…
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IALR & Partners Impact No. 1 Workforce Ranking
Site Selection Magazine recently published the 2022 Regional Workforce Development Rankings, and Virginia ranked No….
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IALR January 2022 Newsletter
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IALR November/December 2021 Newsletter
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IALR Employees Earn Promotions
Several IALR employees received promotions over the past few months. Dana Silicki and Jessie Vernon…
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16 Teachers Sought for Popular, Work-based Learning Coaching Institute Making its Way from NC Across VA
IALR, SOVA RISE, SOVA Innovation Hub and Longwood University support grant-funded teaching of District C…
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IALR October 2021 Newsletter
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New REACH Partnership Awarded $6.3 Million Grant to Address Health Disparities in Dan River Region
Project offers improved access to health care, job creation and workforce development The Regional Engagement…
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IALR Awarded Over $581,000 from GO Virginia and the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission to Support Work-Based Learning
The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) was recently awarded over $581,000 to lead…
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Career Expo Engages Regional Students
The 2021 Career ChoICE Youth Expo was held on September 29-30. Around 70 volunteers and…
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IALR August/September 2021 Newsletter
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Students Complete Internships
Thanks to the MajorClarity work-based learning initiative funded by GO Virginia, IALR joined Goodwill Industries…
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Interns Gain Valuable Work-based Learning Experience
The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) welcomed nine interns for the 2021 summer…
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IALR July 2021 Newsletter
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IALR Awards 11 STEM Scholarships
IALR awarded 11 high school seniors with $1,000 scholarships to support their continued education in…
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IALR Announces 2021 Internship Opportunities
The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) is pleased to announce and accept applications…
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IALR October 2020 Newsletter
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IALR First in Virginia to Partner with District C on Innovative Work-Based Learning Model
Program preps students for modern workforce while solving real employer problems The Institute for Advanced…
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IALR September 2020 Newsletter
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DRRC, IALR Announce Tobacco Commission Award for Phase 2 Expansion of Work Ready Community Initiative
17 localities – including Virginia’s original six launched – to benefit The Dan River Region…
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IALR Seeking 10 AmeriCorps Members to Mentor Students in STEM, Reading
Opportunities include stipend, educational award, professional development The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR)…
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