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Virginia Western Community College contributes over $300 million annually to the regional economy, according to a new study. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The report from data analytics firm Lightcast found that Virginia Western added $329.1 million in income to the Roanoke Valley economy in the year studied, fiscal year 2021-22.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Virginia Western has invested great energy into being a responsive contributor to the Roanoke Valley’s economy,” said Dr. Robert Sandel, president of Virginia Western. “The Lightcast study shows the many ways the College helps fuel the valley’s economic engine.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virginia Western’s impact supported 4,405 jobs. For perspective, the activities of Virginia Western and its students support one out of every 46 jobs in the Roanoke Valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a closer look at the study’s findings, including the beneficial impact of a Virginia Western degree for graduates, visit: Virginia Western fuels Roanoke Valley economy on many levels, new study finds – News from Virginia Western<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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