Tim Kaine unveils workforce-training plan Senate candidate Tim Kaine (D) unveiled a plan Tuesday morning that he hopes will develop a talented workforce and equip young people with the skills needed in a global economy. U.S. Senate candidates Tim Kaine, right, and George Allen in Reston on June 28. Jeffrey MacMillan for the Washington Post The Investing in our Workers plan was designed after more than a year of input from educators, business owners and students across Virginia, according to Kaine's campaign. The four areas of the plan are: ensuring children receive personalized instruction; revitalizing science, technology, engineering and math education; elevating the importance of career and technical education; and streamlining federal workforce development programs. The plan implements strategies Kaine tried to implement as governor. Kaine faces another former governor, George Allen (R), in one of the most closely watched Senate races in November. Allen's campaign did not immediately return a request for comment.