Developing Talent for Today & Tomorrow

Advanced Learning at IALR is accomplished by an approach that supports talent development from childhood through employment. IALR’s Advanced Learning department provides continuing education and workforce training programs to develop a talent pipeline for the needs of regional employers. Communities with highly educated, skilled, and trained workforces more readily attract new business prospects to the area. Thus, the department’s programs remain imperative to successful economic transformation.

Meet our

Vice President, Advanced Learning

Julie Brown, Ph.D.

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Office: 434.766.6711
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Meet The Team
ExTRA
ExTRA

Expanding Talent through Registered Apprenticeship supports southern Virginia employers in exploring and establishing registered apprenticeship programs with the Virginia Department of Labor & Industry.

AmeriCorps Program
AmeriCorps Program

IALR's AmeriCorps program, Dan River Year, offers members an opportunity to build work readiness skills while serving their community and advancing STEM.

Code VA
Code VA

As Southern Virginia's CodeVA hub, IALR is proud to help this organization offer high-quality computer science professional development training to teachers within the region.

EXCITE - Teacher Externships
EXCITE - Teacher Externships

Exploring Careers through Industry Teacher Externships (EXCITE) empowers educators with real-world experience to bring back to the classroom after a week with a local business.

Community Health Workers
Community Health Workers

IALR is proud to administer this program, which improves residents' access to healthcare while also offering certification and career opportunities for those serving as Community Health Workers.

Lifelong Learning Classes
Lifelong Learning Classes

IALR believes in the power of providing learning opportunities to all ages, including computer training workshops and access to our Wonder Community of Lifelong Learning.

Work-Based Learning
Work-Based Learning

Through IALR's partnership with the Dan River Region Collaborative, work-based learning experiences are available as a means to develop incumbent or new employees.

Manufacturing Training
Manufacturing Training

IALR's Advanced Manufacturing division offers nationally renowned training programs for both students and instructors in precision machining, a promising field in industry.

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