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.
Billie Hartley – Marion County
I was introduced to the WIOA program in 2020, and have found it to be a great experience for me. I lost my job in 2020 as a result of COVID-19. At the time, I cleaned at a law office so when all of the employees …
Apply for a Google Career Certificate Scholarship
Region VI Workforce Development Board has partnered with Google and the National Association for Workforce Boards (NAWB) in order to provide scholarship opportunities to job seekers to equip them with the skills they need to be job-ready? Google and Coursera provide a curriculum designed to …
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Mountaineer RV & Outdoor Center
Mountaineer RV & Outdoor Center, LLC is a young company trying to build up to big heights, with business operations existing for 3 1/2 short years. “We discovered Region VI Workforce program in our 2nd year of business as a referral from a good friend …
Hayden Blagg – Randolph County
Hayden Blagg was enrolled in the Youth Ready Program in October of 2019. Hayden resided at the Kenneth Honey Rubenstein Juvenile Center in Thomas, WV while enrolled. While in the Youth Ready Program, Hayden obtained a NCCER Certification in Building Construction and Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor Certificate. …
Region VI Career Clothing Closet
The Region VI Career Clothing Closet will allow partner program participants to obtain business casual and business professional attire from a wide variety of gently used clothing, donated by business professionals within our region.
Hilary Albright – Lewis County
Hilary was enrolled in the Youth Ready Program on 9/17/20. Hilary is a single mother of 6 year old twin boys. While enrolled she received a class stipend while attending cosmetology classes at Fred Eberle Technical Center. She completed the cosmetology program and obtained her …