Generation WV Presents: Pathways to Progress – Building Careers, Communities, and Opportunity in West Virginia

Connecting the people and ideas shaping West Virginia's workforce of tomorrow.

Generation West Virginia is excited to announce that Pathways to Progress will return on April 29, 2027, in Charleston, WV.

Join workforce leaders, educators, employers, policymakers, and community changemakers from across the state for a day of meaningful conversations about building stronger career pathways, growing opportunity, and shaping the future of work in West Virginia.

Mark your calendar now and stay tuned for speaker announcements, registration details, and more.

Thank you to every speaker, sponsor, partner, attendee, and volunteer who helped make this year’s conference possible. We are grateful for the thoughtful conversations, shared ideas, and continued commitment to shaping a stronger future for our state.

 

Sponsorship Opportunities

Why Sponsor?

Connect with Decision-Makers

Engage directly with industry leaders, workforce experts, policymakers, and young professionals who are driving change across West Virginia. Your sponsorship puts you in front of 5,000+ business leaders, elected officials, and changemakers through our multi-channel marketing efforts.

Demonstrate Your Commitment

Show that your organization is invested in solving West Virginia’s most critical workforce challenges. From talent retention to emerging trends in healthcare, energy, technology, and education—this conference tackles the issues that matter most to our state’s future.

Amplify Your Brand

Gain prominent visibility through conference signage, our event website, email communications, social media campaigns, and recognition during the event. Your support will be seen by the people who matter most to your business.

Build Strategic Partnerships

Connect with key stakeholders across multiple sectors and discover collaboration opportunities that extend far beyond conference day. This is where relationships are forged and solutions are born.

Make an Impact

Whether you’re looking to position your company as a thought leader through panel participation, maximize your visibility with premier exhibitor space, or simply show your support for West Virginia’s workforce—we have a sponsorship package designed for you.

Ready to Chart West Virginia’s Future?

Help us build a network of changemakers and create actionable solutions for West Virginia’s workforce challenges. Your sponsorship makes this vital gathering possible.

Contact Jennifer Taylor, Director of Development
Email: jennifer@generationwv.org

A Special Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors