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Advantages for Information & Communication Technologies
- Total employment of more than 600,000 in the Richmond metro area includes nearly 10,000 in the information sector.
- There are more that 20,000 people employed in computer and mathematical science occupations in the Richmond metro area.
- Ten institutions of higher education offer degree programs in all major fields and award more than 9,600 degrees each year.
- The Virginia Commonwealth University School of Engineering offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in biomedical, chemical and life science, electrical and computer, mechanical, and nuclear engineering and in computer science.
- Area community colleges offer occupational and technical training, including customized programs for individual employers.
- The Community College Workforce Alliance offers customer service training through the Customer Service Academy.
- Greater Richmond offers the cultural and recreational opportunities of a large city with minimal traffic congestion and an average 24-minute commute.
- The area’s excellent quality of life makes it easy to relocate, attract, and retain top quality professional and technical employees.
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