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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

Generation West Virginia Celebrates the Graduation of the 2025 Fellowship Class, Empowering Young Leaders Across the State

Generation West Virginia Celebrates the Graduation of the 2025 Fellowship Class, Empowering Young Leaders Across the State FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 21, 2025   Generation West Virginia (GWV) proudly celebrated the graduation of the GWV Fellowship Class of 2025 in a ceremony held in Charleston. This leadership development program for young professionals brings together emerging leaders from across West Virginia — from the Northern Panhandle to the Southern Coalfields — to strengthen their skills, expand their networks, and deepen their investment in the Mountain State’s future. The GWV Fellowship brings together up to 30 young professionals annually for a comprehensive leadership development program that strengthens skills, expands networks, and deepens participants’ investment in West Virginia’s future. The program not only develops individual

GWV’s October 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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