Fairfax NOVA: The Driving Force Behind the #1 Tech Hub in North America
Blending hard infrastructure information with talent metrics shows where tech reigns supreme: The Washington, D.C. region has been ranked as the #1 Tech Hub in North America in the Site Selection’s inaugural North American Tech Hubs Index, solidifying the region’s reputation as a powerhouse for cutting-edge innovation, entrepreneurship, and accelerated business growth. “Fairfax County’s success in building a world-class economy has been fueled by our strategic transformation from merely a government town to a globally recognized deep tech powerhouse with…
The Region Rises to Support Impacted Federal Workers
NOVA Launches $1 Million Training Opportunity for Recently Unemployed Federal Workers and Contractors Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) has launched NOVAnext, a $1 million initiative to help recently unemployed federal workers and contractors transition into new careers. Approved participants can enroll in one of 14 courses for free, covering IT certifications, program management, HR, entrepreneurship, and a new Generative AI class. NOVA also offers resume-writing and job search workshops. Eligible individuals must have been laid off after February 1, 2025,…
Over the past year, artificial intelligence has dramatically evolved, reshaping industries and redefining what’s possible across sectors. Sparked by the initial launch of ChatGPT, AI captured the public’s imagination, even as early iterations faced challenges and limitations. Since then, rapid improvements have transformed AI from a novelty into a powerful tool that drives innovation and efficiency in numerous fields, including life sciences. Today, AI models are significantly more capable of offering advanced data processing and decision-making support that were once…