The following policies are open for public comment until June 11th, 2025: Out of School Youth Incentive/Stipends Policy: WIOA R6 GL 21-16 R-4 yth incntves stpnds rvsd draft.pdf Adult/Dislocated Worker Follow Up Policy: WIOA R6 GL 32-25.pdf Measurable Skill Gains (MSG) Policy: WIOA R6 GL […]
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Registration is open! Join us on Friday, July 11th, in Washington, PA, for the Apprenticeship Summit. This event will spotlight apprenticeship in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio featuring panel discussions with representatives from the tri-state region. Additional details to be released in the coming weeks!
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New year, new career. Preparing for a career change means taking time to consider your interests, qualifications, and professional goals. You can start a productive career search based on what you discover about yourself. Understanding how to switch careers can make it easier to find
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What is Registered Apprenticeship?A Registered Apprenticeship is a career pathway where employers train their staff, while individuals gain paid work experience, earn higher wages over time, receive classroom instruction, and earn a nationally recognized credential. These programs are approved by the U.S. Department of Labor
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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In the dynamic landscape of today’s workforce, trade industries offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals seeking hands-on, practical careers, that play a vital role in society. The Careers in Trade guide is an interactive tool that will guide you through numerous trade-related career pathways.
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