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Workforce, Criminal Justice Leaders Across West Virginia Come Together to Screen Documentary from Award-Winning Filmmakers

Judge Michael J. Aloi, former corrections commissioner Betsy Jividen join other local leaders in urging businesses to offer “Second Chances for a Stronger Workforce” CHARLESTON, WV — APRIL 17, 2024 — Workforce and criminal justice leaders from across West Virginia will join forces next week for a screening of the documentary “Being Free,” from producers…
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Jobs & Hope WV Celebrates Graduating Class of Heavy Equipment Operators at 2024 West Virginia Construction & Design Expo

Photo Gallery | Graduation Ceremony By: Matthew Holstein CHARLESTON, W.Va. – March 20, 2024 – Jobs & Hope WV, in collaboration with the West Virginia Military Authority (WVMA), proudly honored the March 2024 graduating class of the Heavy Equipment Operator Course (HEOC) at the esteemed 2024 West Virginia Construction & Design Expo. The ceremony took…
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Modivcare and Jobs & Hope West Virginia Partnership Transforms Lives Across the State

CHARLESTON, W. Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Modivcare Inc. (the “Company” or “Modivcare”) (Nasdaq: MODV), a technology-enabled healthcare services company that provides a platform of integrated supportive care solutions focused on improving health outcomes, proudly announces its transformative partnership with Governor Jim Justice’s Jobs & Hope West Virginia, aimed at breaking down transportation barriers and fostering recovery and employment…
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Senator Joe Manchin Joins Jobs & Hope WV and Mountain State ESC in Launching Groundbreaking Emotional Intelligence Training Program for West Virginia Law Enforcement Officers

By: Matthew Holstein Charleston, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) took center stage as the keynote speaker at a landmark press event unveiling an innovative Emotional Intelligence Training Program for West Virginia law enforcement officers. Spearheaded by Errol Randle and backed by Senator Manchin’s dedicated efforts, this pioneering initiative marks a significant step forward…
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Breaking Barriers, Building Success: Inaugural Second Chance Job Fair Shines in Beckley

By: Matthew Holstein BECKLEY, WV — Jobs & Hope WV, the state’s comprehensive response to the substance use disorder crisis, is proud to announce the success of the inaugural Second Chance Job Fair held at the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. The Second Chance Job Fair, a groundbreaking event to bridge…
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Bringing Opportunities Closer: Jobs & Hope WV Offers Transportation Assistance to Second Chance Job Fair Attendees

By: Matthew Holstein Beckley, WV – In a concerted effort to break down barriers and empower West Virginians looking to rebuild their lives and careers, Jobs & Hope WV, in collaboration with the West Virginia Schools of Diversion and Transition (WVSDT) and MODIVCARE, is excited to announce a significant initiative for the upcoming Second Chance…
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Bridging Barriers: Jobs & Hope WV’s Inaugural Second Chance Job Fair Aims to Empower Future Opportunities

BECKLEY, W.Va. – Jobs & Hope WV aims to bridge barriers and empower futures by connecting employers and workers during the inaugural Second Chance Job Fair in Beckley on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. The event will bring job seekers, employers, and community resource partners to the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center (200 Armory Drive, Beckley) for…
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Proclamation issued recognizing Aug. 31 as International Overdose Awareness Day

by Angela F. Durkin adurkin@journal-news.net | The Journal MARTINSBURG — A proclamation was presented to the Berkeley County Commission Thursday by Jobs & Hope West Virginia Transition Agent Erin Gaertner to coincide with International Overdose Awareness Day. She thanked the commission and all the member of Jobs & Hope WV in attendance. “The whole reason…
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Employer Incentive | Jobs & Hope WV Workforce Employment Program

By: Matthew Holstein Are you looking for a way to support your community and grow your business simultaneously? If so, you might be interested in the Jobs & Hope WV Workforce Employment Program, a collaboration of program partners that offers subsidized job placement(s) for West Virginia employers who hire eligible Jobs & Hope participants. Jobs…
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