From the Classroom to the State Capitol: The Virginia Government Simulation and Career-Ready Undergraduates
Abstract
The Virginia Government Simulation (VGS) is designed to build career readiness by immersing students in a realistic legislative environment where they practice the professional skills employers value: research, written and oral communication, negotiation, teamwork, leadership, problem solving, professionalism, advocacy, conflict management, etc. We provide a practical guide for creating a statewide legislative simulation that helps students translate classroom learning into applied, transferable career skills.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Innovative Teaching Methodologies in Social Sciences
Service-Learning and Community Engagement
Higher Education Research Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Political Science Education
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Pages
- 1–6
- Publication date
- 3 April 2026
- Language
- EN