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IALR Supports Microporous Battery Facility Construction in Southern Virginia

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What happened

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The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research is providing apprenticeship expertise and administrative support to Microporous for its battery separator manufacturing facility in Southern Virginia. The $1.6 billion facility, which was first announced in November 2024, is expected to create more than 1,800 jobs. IALR’s Expanding Talent through Registered Apprenticeship program is supporting the facility's construction.

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Why it matters

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The Microporous project is considered one of the largest economic development projects in Southern Virginia’s history. IALR’s support helps contractors meet workforce requirements tied to the construction of the facility.

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  • VirginiaSpeculative

    Virginia might see an economic boost from the $1.6 billion investment and 1,800 jobs created in Southern Virginia.

  • Southern VirginiaSpeculative

    Southern Virginia could experience a boost to its regional economy due to the $1.6 billion investment and 1,800+ jobs.

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