America's Top State for Talent

Ranked No. 1 in the U.S. for Education by CNBC, Virginia provides a steady pipeline of over 10,000 annual graduates in pharmaceutical manufacturing from top universities throughout the Commonwealth. Virginia’s life sciences manufacturing sector has accelerated in recent years and is expected to grow 2.5% in the next 10 years. Project Whistler can build on the momentum of related expansions like Civica Rx, Haleon, and Merck & Co., Inc., who have all partnered with local universities to develop programs dedicated to building a highly skilled and adaptable workforce.