Eligibility: Teams must be located in the footprint of the Shenandoah Valley Technology Council's area of operation and intend to participate in the FLL competition within one year of receiving the grant. This grant can be used towards any equipment required for competition in FIRST LEGO League, including one or more LEGO robotics kits, a competition practice table, and an FLL field setup kit.

If you are interested in applying for the FLL Start-Up Grant, please complete the following form, and follow the steps as indicated on the form:

FLL Reimbursement Grant Application (pdf)

About FLL
FIRST LEGO League (FLL) was created through a partnership between FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) and the LEGO company and inspires future scientists and engineers. it is an international competition that challenges young participants to think like scientists and engineers. Every year FLL introduces kids to a real-world scientific topic, and teams are challenged to find a solution. They also build a robot and compete in a friendly, FIRST-style robotics event specially designed for their age group.

For more information, visit our  FLL information page or the  VA/DC FIRST LEGO League website.

Richmond, VA -  Del. R. Steven Landes, R-Weyers Cave, Vice Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee and Member of the Virginia Growth and Opportunity Board (GO Virginia), today announced GO Virginia has approved $200,000 in funding for Region 8 to Blue Ridge Community College. Delegate Landes voted in favor of the funding approved for Region 8, as well as $249,472 in funding approved for Piedmont Virginia Community College in Region 9.

"I am pleased to announce Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC) will be receiving $200,000 in GO Virginia funding for its Cyber Security Workforce Development and Jobs Program. This funding will enable BRCC to establish a new cyber security workforce development program and bring jobs in the cyber security industry to the Shenandoah Valley," said Landes. "There is certainly a growing need for cyber security professionals and this funding will benefit BRCC and the thriving industries in the Valley by addressing the statewide shortage for jobs in cyber security and related industries. Endeavors like these are why I have been an ardent supporter of GO Virginia and a great testament to the benefits of private/public partnerships to invigorate Virginia's economy."

The proposed project will implement a new cyber security workforce development program through BRCC focused on bringing cyber security jobs to the Shenandoah Valley. The project aims to spur regional growth in the high-wage cyber, security industry through the implementation of a new self-paced, non-credit training course. The project will produce new industry credentials (CompTIA Security+) that are not currently offered in the region. GO Virginia Funds will be used for training, software, program coordination, and administration. The cities of Harrisonburg and Waynesboro provided the local match for this project.

Landes represents the 25th House District, which includes parts of Albemarle, Augusta, and Rockingham Counties. Landes is currently serving his twelfth term in the Virginia House of Delegates. Visit  SteveLandes.com for additional information.

About GO Virginia

GO Virginia is an initiative by Virginia's senior business leaders to foster private-sector growth and job creation through state incentives for regional collaboration by business, education, and government. The  Growth & Opportunity Board, responsible for awarding allotted funds to relevant projects, oversees  Regional Councils, who submit project ideas to the Board for approval. The  Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development supports the administrative aspects of both these entities, and the  GO Virginia Foundation supports these efforts through education about best practices and advocacy. Learn more at  www.govirginia.org.

BRCC's popular summer youth program offers a variety of hands-on learning opportunities (and LOTS of fun) for rising K-12 students. Below are some technology-related courses for the month of June.
 

June 18 - 22: Industrial Robotics (rising grades 9-12)

Learn the mechanical functionality and programming basics that are a necessary foundation for all industrial robotics.  We will be using a Fanuc LR arm robot.

Register for Industrial Robotics

 

June 18 - 22: 3D Printing Design (rising grades 6-9)

Create and invent objects in 3D using SolidWorks software.  You will learn the basics of how to build models on screen and will take home one of your own designs that has been printed on a 3D printer!

  Register for 3D Printing Design

June 25 - 29: Building a Computer from Parts (rising grades 5-7)

Build a complete computer while learning about digital concepts, number systems and codes, logical operations, parts of a computer system, and the basic concept of an operating system.

Check out other LCBF courses at BRCC:  https://www.brcc.edu/continuinged/lcbf/

It is our pleasure to thank you for your demonstrated interest in adopting Distributed Wind Energy on your property, and to announce that the Center for Wind Energy at JMU will host a Distributed Wind Assistance Program (DWAP) Informational Webinar at  12 noon on Monday, 1 8th June 2018. We hope you will join us for a  program update; to receive information regarding equipment options,  REAP applications, and  financing tips; and to discuss the intended  next steps.

Program Summary,  http://sites.lib.jmu.edu/case/

The Distributed Wind Assistance Program for Virginia was launched last year by the Center for Wind Energy at James Madison University to leverage the excellent wind resources in Virginia where they coincide with rural small businesses and agricultural producers. The program, which is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy, advances diversification of the state's power generation portfolio while simultaneously enabling small businesses and agricultural producers to generate power independently while reducing their electricity costs.