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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.

Pathways to Progress: Building Careers, Communities, and Opportunity in West Virginia

Join Generation West Virginia for a full-day, solutions-focused event bringing together employers, educators, policymakers, and community leaders committed to strengthening the state’s workforce and future. Through data-driven insights, interactive sessions, and cross-sector collaboration, attendees will explore practical strategies for attracting, training, and retaining talent across West Virginia. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and help shape the future of our communities.

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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

Generation West Virginia Announces Robbie Skinner as Executive Director

Entrepreneur, civic leader, and sitting mayor brings executive and economic development experience to statewide workforce organization FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  March 16, 2026 WEST VIRGINIA — Generation West Virginia (GWV) today named Robbie Skinner as its new Executive Director. A lifelong West Virginian and current Mayor of Buckhannon, Skinner brings a rare combination of municipal leadership, entrepreneurship, and economic development experience to one of the state’s leading workforce organizations. As mayor, Skinner has led infrastructure investments, community revitalization, and economic development initiatives that have positioned Buckhannon as one of Appalachia’s most forward-thinking small cities. His professional background spans banking, insurance, real estate development, and business consulting, and he founded The Squire on Main, a fine jewelry store in downtown Buckhannon. He

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