Major Industries & Employers

If you’re looking to maximize your earning potential, the Lynchburg region offers several lucrative pathways. Companies like BWXT and Framatome have been located in the region for decades with several expansions within recent years, creating one of the region’s most prominent industry clusters.  These companies provide high-salaried, stable roles for engineers, project managers, and more.

Manufacturing has also been a robust part of the Lynchburg economy. Here you can find high-quality careers across metal fabrication, welding, and more, with an average annual wage of $77,201.

The financial and business services sector, anchored by firms like Genworth and Pacific Life, also offers competitive compensation for financial managers and analysts — often exceeding six figures for management roles.

The Lynchburg region offers numerous paths to fulfilling careers, whether you are interested in manufacturing, healthcare, or the skilled trades. Central Virginia Community College (CVCC) and Virginia Career Works are the area’s foremost leaders in career growth, partnering to ensure that training and certification programs align with the most in-demand skill requirements of local employers. You can even access work-based learning at Central Virginia Community college, allowing you to earn while you learn.

Still in high school but thinking about what’s next? Central Virginia Community College’s Regional CTE Academy offers dual enrollment options for high school juniors and seniors across more than 30 trade programs, from health sciences to mechatronics to welding. Liberty University adds credit and non-credit technical studies training approved by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCE).

For more information on training, certification, and fast-track programs in the Lynchburg region, visit our career pathways page.