Jobs & Hope WV to host Second Chance Job Fair May 28 at Charleston Town Center

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Jobs & Hope West Virginia will host a Second Chance Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 28, 2026, at center court inside the Charleston Town Center. The event will connect job seekers with employers from multiple industries who are actively hiring and committed to offering second-chance employment opportunities. The job fair aims…
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Jobs & Hope WV Celebrates Largest Peer Recovery Support Specialist Training Class in Bluefield

BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — Jobs & Hope WV celebrated a milestone in workforce development and recovery support as 28 individuals completed the program’s largest-ever Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS) training class, held at Recovery Point Bluefield. The four-day training, led by Jobs & Hope WV Transition Agent and certified instructor Josh Farmer, provided participants with 32 hours…
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Jobs & Hope WV celebrates Heavy Equipment Operator Course graduates at 2026 Construction & Design Expo

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Jobs & Hope West Virginia (Jobs & Hope WV) celebrated the graduation of seven students from its Heavy Equipment Operator Course (HEOC) during the 2026 Construction & Design Expo hosted by the Contractors Association of West Virginia. The graduation ceremony highlighted the continued success of the program and its role in preparing…
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Jobs & Hope WV Receives $750,000 in Federal Support Through Senator Justice’s Appropriations Effort 

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Jobs & Hope West Virginia announced today that the program will receive $750,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending secured by U.S. Senator Jim Justice through the recent federal appropriations minibus passed by the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. The funding was highlighted as a West Virginia win by Senator Justice in Washington, D.C. and comes as part of a broader…
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Jobs & Hope WV Awarded C.C. Dickinson Family Giving Circle Grant to Support Women Transitioning Out of Substance Abuse Treatment 

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Jobs & Hope West Virginia has been awarded a grant from The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation through the C.C. Dickinson Family Giving Circle to expand services for women transitioning out of substance abuse treatment and reentering their communities.  The annual grant award, up to $50,000, will support Jobs & Hope WV programming serving…
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Day of Hope Brings Together Hundreds at the West Virginia State Capitol to Highlight Reentry, Recovery, and Hope

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More than 200 people and 65 program partners gathered at the West Virginia State Capitol on Jan. 20 for the Day of Hope, a statewide event focused on reentry, recovery and expanding access to employment and support services. Hosted by Jobs & Hope WV in partnership with the West Virginia Office of…
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Jobs & Hope WV Receives $1 Million Dollar ARC Grant to Expand Recovery-Friendly Workplaces Across West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Jobs & Hope West Virginia has been awarded a $1 million grant as a subrecipient through The Fletcher Group as part of Connect Appalachia, a multi-state initiative funded by the Appalachian Regional Commission’s (ARC) ARISE grant program. Connect Appalachia was developed and led by The Fletcher Group, which brought together multiple states to apply…
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Jobs & Hope WV and WV Office of Drug Control Policy Announce “Day of Hope” Legislative Event at the Capitol

Charleston, WV  – Jobs & Hope WV, in partnership with the West Virginia Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP), is proud to host the inaugural Day of Hope at the State Capitol during the 2026 Legislative Session. This special event will take place on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, and will serve as a Legislative Day dedicated to showcasing the impact of Jobs &…
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Jobs & Hope WV Receives 2025 WV Community Organization Award for Statewide Impact on Substance Use Disorder Care

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Jobs & Hope WV has been honored with the 2025 West Virginia Community Organization Award for Statewide Impact on Substance Use Disorder Care. The award recognizes community-based organizations that have made an exceptional impact in addressing substance use disorders across the continuum of care. Manager Deborah Harris accepted the award on behalf of Jobs & Hope WV.…
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Jobs & Hope WV Shows Measurable Success During Recovery Month

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — As National Recovery Month is observed this September, West Virginia is highlighting the measurable successes of Jobs & Hope West Virginia, the state’s comprehensive program addressing substance use disorder and supporting individuals in recovery.  Jobs & Hope WV connects participants with transition agents, education, job training, employment opportunities, and critical support services…
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