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Board approves Homeworks training and modular housing project for Southwest Virginia
Summary
After public comment and board debate, the Go Virginia State Board approved the Appalachian Highlands Homeworks talent development project — a 30,000 sq ft modular construction training facility planned to deliver NCCER modular housing credentials and to support a regional production facility; staff had recommended deferral over sequencing and readiness concerns.
The Go Virginia State Board voted to approve the Homeworks talent development project submitted by the Appalachian Highlands Housing Partnership, a per‑capita Region 1 application that proposes a 30,000‑square‑foot training facility adjacent to a planned production plant for precision‑built/modular housing.
DHCD staff had recommended deferral for the project, citing sequencing and readiness concerns: the production facility that would employ many graduates is not yet developed and some dual‑enrollment and partner commitments were not fully specified. Staff also noted the need for a clear capital stack for both the training facility and the production plant.
Public comment backed the project’s workforce and housing goals. Industry and education speakers said the initiative would build local capacity for construction trades and deliver a reliable pipeline of…
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