Generation West Virginia Partners with TechConnect West Virginia and NOVA West Virginia to Strengthen the State’s Tech Workforce
“At TechConnect, our mission is to cultivate and strengthen West Virginia’s innovation economy,” said Ariana Shives, Executive Director of TechConnect. “This partnership with Generation WV connects talented West Virginians with thriving companies, building industries one opportunity at a time. We’re excited to see the impact of this job board statewide.”
Broadband
Train-the-trainer: GWV ACC Member Hosts Instructor Training for Digital Literacy Program in Braxton County
This month, Lucas Lemonds, Generation WV’s American Connection Corps member, led a Northstar Instructor Training session at the Sutton Library in Braxton County. He worked with staff from our partner organizations, equipping them with the skills to help West Virginians boost their digital literacy, from mastering basic computer skills to navigating online job applications.
Empowering our communities starts with access to knowledge and technology. Huge thanks to everyone working to make digital resources more accessible.
Want to learn more about writing a winning Broadband Access Grant Application? Check out our next Broadband Technical Assistance Webinar on April 15.
NewForce
Inaugural Level Up Cohort is Underway!
March 10 marked the beginning of NewForce’s first Level Up cohort. Led by GWV NewForce Instructor Barry Griffith, 13 NewForce alumni have committed to meeting weekly for a guided deep dive into SQL. Thanks to the DataCamp Donates program, these participants are getting licenses to DataCamp at no cost!
Level Up was conceived as a way to keep our alumni engaged and continue supporting forward progress in their tech careers. Programming includes technical and professional skills components and has a goal to engage with at least 80 alumni over the next two years.
Career Connector
Career Connector Supports WorkForce WV’s Rapid Response in Parkersburg
On March 13, Generation WV’s Career Connector Manager, Evan Nelson, was at the WorkForce Development Board Mid Ohio Valley Job Fair, helping job seekers find meaningful career opportunities. With recent federal layoffs impacting many young professionals in the Parkersburg area, our mission to connect West Virginians to high-quality jobs is more important than ever.
Job fairs (both in-person and virtual) are just one of the many ways that Generation WV works to increase access to opportunity in the Mountain State, ensuring that early-career individuals can live, work, and thrive in their communities.
GWV Presents: Pathways to Progress
