Transforming the DMV into a future-ready economy
About ForwardDMV
ForwardDMV™ is building a future-ready economy in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia region. Our objective is to help the DMV workforce thrive in a changing world driven by AI.
On February 17, 2026, over 100 leaders from industry, higher education, workforce systems, and government came together to examine the data and define a path forward. Analysis highlighted the urgency facing the DMV region. We have seen the loss of 53,800 federal jobs over the past year, illustrating the need to shift from federal dependency toward a more diversified, employer-led economy.
Gig Economy Accelerator
Launching spring 2026 to support transitioning federal employees and contractors through income-generating gig work and a pathway to new ventures
Scaling Early-Career Pathways
Launching a regional one-day innovation lab to scale pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship, and wraparound support models to strengthen early-career pathways across the region.
Regional Talent Pipeline Development
A DMV-wide, employer-led, data-informed collaborative that surfaces future workforce needs and coordinates partners across jurisdictions to build aligned talent pipelines.
