What is a Workforce Development Board?
Workforce Development Boards (WDB’s) are part of the Public Workforce System, a network of federal, state, and local offices that support economic expansion and develop the talent of the nation’s workforce.
National Apprenticeship Week 2024
It’s the 10th anniversary of National Apprenticeship Week this year from November 17-23, 2024. This year’s theme – 10 Years of Engagement, Expansion, and Innovation – is in recognition of the fact that, since NAW’s inception, literally thousands of events have allowed countless individuals to learn about […]
WIOA Youth Success Story – Alexia Holmes, Randolph County
Alexia Holmes enrolled in the Youth Ready Program on September 7th, 2022. She attended the MedCerts Veterinary Assistant Program and obtained her Certification on March 8th, 2024. She received a classroom stipend to assist her financially while attending training. Alexia has obtained a National Career […]
WIOA Youth Success Story – Khia Hanifan, Randolph County
Khia Hanifan enrolled in the Youth Ready Program on October 13th, 2023. She attended the Adult Learning Center in Barbour County and received a class stipend to assist her financially while she was in training. She obtained her High School Equivalency on November 30th, 2023, […]
WIOA Youth Success Story – Sydney Wamsley, Randolph County
Sydney Wamsley was enrolled in the Youth Ready Program on 10/20/23. She attended the Nursing Program at Randolph Technical Center and graduated on 2/16/24. While enrolled in training she worked a part-time job and received a classroom stipend to help support her financially so she […]
WIOA Dislocated Worker Success Story – John Tiano, Marion County
John Tiano’s Story – I worked in a paper recycling mill in Fairmont, WV for 28 years before it was shut down and all employees were terminated. During my unemployment, I was referred to the WIOA Program by Workforce West Virginia, and WIOA provided tuition […]
United Technical Center Career Fair – December 10th
United Technical Center is holding a career fair on December 10th from 9am-2pm. To register, contact Ray Frazier at su.vw.21k@eizarfar or (304) 326-7588.