🚨 Last Call! Applications for the GWV Fellowship close on March 16, 2025! This year-long program offers professional development, mentorship, and networking to young professionals in West Virginia.

Meanwhile, GWV’s Broadband Technical Assistance Webinar Series returns March 18, covering grant hunting and broadband funding strategies. NewForce trainees gain industry insights, while the upcoming Level Up initiative helps alumni sharpen their SQL skills.

In employer news, Vandalia Health is investing in workforce development through the GWV Fellowship, and Mitchell Chevrolet successfully hired talent via the Career Connector Job Board.

📅 Mark your calendar for Pathways to Progress, GWV’s workforce innovation conference on May 8, 2025, at the Charleston Marriott Town Center! Learn strategies for talent retention, funding, and the future of work.

🔗 Don’t miss out—apply, register, and get involved today!

Join Generation West Virginia for Pathways to Progress, an inaugural conference dedicated to shaping WV’s workforce future! Network with young professionals, employers, and educators to explore strategies for talent retention and workforce innovation. Plus, don’t miss GWV’s Broadband Technical Assistance Webinar Series to drive digital equity in WV. Meanwhile, NewForce kicks off its latest cohort with a cutting-edge data analytics curriculum, and applications for the GWV Fellowship 2025 are now open! Stay ahead in your career with Career Connector, now enhanced with Workable’s recruitment tools. Learn more and get involved today!

by Jen Iskow, GWV Marketing & Communications Manager   West Virginia has long been celebrated for its stunning landscapes, close-knit communities, and rich cultural heritage. Yet, for years, young professionals in the Mountain State have faced a pressing challenge: finding fulfilling career opportunities that empower them to grow without leaving

[Charleston, WV] — Generation West Virginia (GWV) is thrilled to announce its inaugural conference, “Pathways to Progress: Charting a Course for West Virginia’s Future Workforce,” taking place on May 8th, 2025, at the Marriott Town Center in Charleston, West Virginia. This groundbreaking event will bring together leaders, innovators, and changemakers

Generation West Virginia (GWV) is proud to announce the graduation of the GWV Fellowship Class of 2024 that took place on December 7 in a ceremony held in Charleston. This leadership development training program for young professionals gave Fellows the opportunity to learn from seasoned professionals across West Virginia, from

Princeton, W.Va. – December 4, 2024 — Generation West Virginia (GWV) proudly celebrates Broadband Program Director Annie Stroud as the recipient of the “Changing Lives”  Power of Performance Award, presented during the seventh annual Small Communities, BIG Solutions (SCBS) Conference held November 20-22 in Princeton, West Virginia. The award honors

Generation West Virginia (GWV) is pleased to announce the completion of digital  equity plans for 18 counties throughout West Virginia. These plans, created through collaboration with  community members, are intended to improve digital access, affordability, and skills based on each  community’s needs. Plans have been created for the following counties:

A New Pathway to High-Tech Careers for West Virginians September 16th, 2024 – West Virginia – Generation West Virginia (GWV) is excited to announce a new addition to its flagship NewForce program: a Data Analytics curriculum for the next cohort, launching in January 2025. This move reflects the growing demand