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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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Jobs & Hope WV Partners with Contractors Association of West Virginia for Construction of All-Accessible Playground

By: Matthew Holstein MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Participants from Jobs & Hope WV’s Heavy Equipment Operator Course, a partnership with the West Virginia Military Authority, collaborated with The Contractors Association of West Virginia (CAWV), March-Westin Company, Wolfe’s Excavating LLC, Reclaim Company, LLC and The Young Contractors Forum to begin the first phase of building an all-accessible…
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2023 WV Reentry and Recovery WORKS! Speed Hiring Event

Date: July 26, 2023 Location: Bridgeport Conference Center, 300 Conference Center Way, Bridgeport, WV 26330 Labor shortage? Supply chain chaos? Across the nation, there are more job openings than people applying. Meanwhile, millions of individuals in substance use recovery and formerly incarcerated Americans who have served their time struggle to find stable employment upon reentry.…
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Gov. Justice announces Get Paid to Pay it Forward campaign, paying drivers to transport individuals to treatment

Good News Mountaineer Garage partnership also highlighted WATCH FULL EVENT | VIEW PHOTO ALBUM CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice announced today the Get Paid to Pay it Forward campaign, compensating drivers for transporting individuals to substance use treatment. This initiative, part of the Jobs & Hope West Virginia Program, addresses the transportation challenges faced by people seeking substance use…
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“Get Paid to Pay it Forward” Offers Incentives to Combat Transportation Barriers in Substance Use Treatment

The “Get Paid to Pay it Forward” campaign aims to tackle the issue of transportation barriers that people seeking treatment for substance use disorder face in West Virginia. This issue is particularly acute in rural areas with limited public transportation options, and it can lead to delays in treatment, which is a critical concern in a state with the highest overdose rate in the nation.

West Virginia Northern Community College Selected one of 16 Community Colleges Nationwide Rural Guided Pathway Project

WHEELING, W.VA. – The National Center for Inquiry and Improvement (NCII) has selected West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC), along with only 15 other community colleges across the country, to participate in the Rural Guided Pathways project grant-funded by Ascendium and Lumina. During this three-year project, WVNCC will work with the other 15 community colleges,…
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