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West Virginia isn't just a place to be from — it's a place to build, to grow,
and to lead.

WE INVEST IN

PEOPLE

AND

POTENTIAL

Empowering Young West Virginians

Generation West Virginia equips young West Virginians with key skills and career opportunities, ensuring their ability to thrive in the Mountain State.

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FIND YOUR

PATH

FIND YOUR

PEOPLE

We Equip Dreamers
to Do-ers

We invest in West Virginia's emerging leaders by providing the tools, training, and support they need.

Our programs unlock potential and create lasting impact, because when people grow, so does the local economy.

Our Work

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Career Connector

Our workforce development hub connects local job seekers and employers in order to increase access to opportunity in the Mountain State.

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GWV Fellowship

The GWV Fellowship is a nine-month program designed to help emerging and mid-career professionals find their footing in West Virginia.

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NewForce

NewForce is a six-month, fully-remote, tuition-free tech-training school. Our goal is to build a tech economy in West Virginia that works for everyone.

Broadband

We strengthen broadband work that’s happening in communities by filling in capacity gaps and facilitating partnerships across private, public, and nonprofit sectors.

We Shift the Narrative

We’re rewriting the story of West Virginia as a place where innovation, creativity, and community lead the way. We don’t just imagine a better future -we build it.

MEET

NIMA

Nima Shahab Shahmir found his path and found his people in West Virginia. He is an alum of Generation West Virginia’s GWV Fellowship program and NewForce. Nima is proud to be part of the Mountain State’s next generation.

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Nima Shahab Shamir

The Latest

You’re Not Alone: How West Virginians are Building the Future Together (January Newsletter)

Building West Virginia’s Future, Together Generation West Virginia is more than an organization—we’re a statewide movement powered by people who believe in West Virginia’s future. Every day, young professionals, employers, alumni, and supporters are coming together to build opportunity, connection, and long-term prosperity right here at home. We are a community-powered organization committed to helping West Virginians build meaningful careers, strong networks, and lasting roots in the Mountain State. Our work is grounded in one belief: West Virginia’s future is strongest when the people who care most are invested in shaping it. In 2025, we saw that:   Fellowship participants are discovering they’re not alone—connecting with a statewide network of motivated, passionate young professionals who chose to build their futures in

GWV’s November 2025 Newsletter

Our inaugural Pathways to Progress: Charting a Course for West Virginia’s Future Workforce conference is packed with powerful sessions designed to equip employers, young professionals, and community leaders with the tools they need to shape a thriving workforce.

Whether you’re seeking fresh ideas, practical strategies, or new partnerships, these sessions are your front-row seat to West Virginia’s workforce transformation.

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