Jobs & Hope WV report highlights $54.8 million in social and economic value generated in 2025

Program generated an estimated $9.61 in social return for every $1 invested, according to independent analysis CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Jobs & Hope WV generated an estimated $54.8 million in net social value during 2025, representing a return of $9.61 for every dollar invested in the program, according to a Social Return on Investment (SROI) analysis measuring…
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Free Expungement Clinic to Be Held Nov. 2 in Bluefield

BLUEFIELD, W.Va. — Legal Aid of West Virginia will host a free expungement clinic Monday, Nov. 2, at Recovery Point Bluefield to help West Virginians learn about expungement eligibility, the legal process and available resources. The clinic will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at Recovery Point Bluefield, 900 Highland Ave., Bluefield, West Virginia 24701.…
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Jobs & Hope West Virginia Receives ARC Grant to Expand Transportation and Workforce Opportunities 

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Jobs & Hope West Virginia has received a $499,500 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to expand transportation assistance and workforce training opportunities for West Virginians facing barriers to employment through the DRIVE project.  Administered by Mountain State Educational Services Cooperative (MSESC), the project has a total estimated cost of $713,786, including…
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Jobs & Hope WV Hosts Opportunity Expo to Connect Job Seekers With Employers and Community Resources

VIENNA, W.Va. — Jobs & Hope West Virginia hosted an Opportunity Expo at Grand Central Mall on Wednesday, Oct. 14, bringing together job seekers, employers and community organizations to expand access to employment opportunities and help individuals overcome barriers to career success. The event connected attendees with employers offering fair-chance hiring opportunities, workforce training and community…
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Jobs & Hope WV to Host Opportunity Expo in Parkersburg

Hope for a Brighter Future PARKERSBURG, W.Va. — Jobs & Hope WV will host an Opportunity Expo on October 14 at Grand Central Mall in Parkersburg, bringing together employers, community resource partners and job seekers for an afternoon focused on employment opportunities, workforce training and supportive services. The Opportunity Expo will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will provide…
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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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