About Us

RVA Collab is a partnership between Virginia Commonwealth University and ChamberRVA which works in collaboration with local businesses and higher educational institutions. The collaboration bridges the gap between employers and educational institutions to provide students with quality work based learning opportunities in the Richmond region.

Our partners:

  • ChamberRVA - ChamberRVA is a dynamic network of businesses that are working together to build a more livable, equitable, and prosperous future for our regional community.
  • RVA NOW - ChamberRVA's resource program for college students and post grads in the Richmond region
  • VCU REAL - Virginia Commonwealth University's initiative for Relevant, Experiential, and Applied learning activities.

The RVA Collab is funded and supported by:

We currently serve region 4. To learn more about our other regions and partner universities, click here.

RVA Collab Leadership Team

Dr. Erin Webster Garrett 

Assistant Vice Provost for REAL

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Sean Walden

Virginia Talent and Opportunity Partnership Program Coordinator

Samara Reynolds

Director, VCU Career Services

 

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Beth Weisbrod

Vice President, ChamberRVA Talent and Workforce

 

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