The virginia transportation construction alliance is dedicated to advancing the state's transportation construction and aggregates industries through education, professional development and political advocacy to facilitate working relationships between the industry and the virginia department of transportation, the virginia department of mines, the industry and a variety of conferences, workshops, seminars, and special events are offered to protect and enhance transportation revenues through a government relations program to promote public and legislative awareness of the advantages of a progressive transportation system to stimulate interest in the industries as a desirable place to build a successful career numerous scholarships and work force development programs are offered.