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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice and WorkForce West Virginia announced today that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits are available to qualifying individuals living or working in Mercer County. Mercer County was designated as a major disaster area as declared by the President on December 9, 2024, following an official request by Gov. Justice. This…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. —  WorkForce West Virginia today announced the next date in a series of Statewide Virtual Job Fairs. Both employers and job seekers are invited to participate in the virtual event on Wednesday, December 4, from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. “With WorkForce West Virginia’s virtual job fairs, job seekers can take advantage of a…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. —  Gov. Jim Justice, WorkForce West Virginia and the West Virginia Department of Economic Development and  today announced the West Virginia Apprenticeship Virtual Job Fair, scheduled for November 20 from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. “As part of National Apprenticeship Week from November 17-23, WorkForce West Virginia, under the leadership of Gov. Justice is…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. —  WorkForce West Virginia today announced the next date in a series of Statewide Virtual Job Fairs. Both employers and job seekers are invited to participate in the virtual event on Wednesday, November 6, from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. “With WorkForce West Virginia’s virtual job fairs, job seekers can take advantage of a…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Jim Justice and WorkForce West Virginia announced today that the deadline to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits for qualifying individuals living or working in Boone County has been extended following severe storms April 11-12.  Individuals living or working in Boone County who lost their job due to the severe…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. —  WorkForce West Virginia today announced the next date in a series of Statewide Virtual Job Fairs. Both employers and job seekers are invited to participate in the virtual event on Wednesday, October 2, from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. “This October marks the second year that WorkForce West Virginia is proud to offer…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. —  WorkForce West Virginia today announced the next date in a series of Statewide Virtual Job Fairs. Both employers and job seekers are invited to participate in the virtual event on Wednesday, September 4, from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. “We invite West Virginia job seekers and employers to empower your future with our…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — WorkForce West Virginia today announced the next date in a series of Statewide Virtual Job Fairs. Both employers and job seekers are invited to participate in the virtual event on Wednesday, August 7, from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. “We invite West Virginia employers and job seekers to join us at the August 7 Statewide…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Jim Justice and WorkForce West Virginia announced today that the deadline to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits for qualifying individuals living or working in Hancock, Kanawha, Marshall, Ohio, Roane, Wetzel and Wood counties has been extended. These counties were designated as major disaster areas by the President on May…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Jim Justice and WorkForce West Virginia announced today that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits are available to qualifying individuals living or working in Hancock, Kanawha, Marshall, Ohio, Roane, Wetzel and Wood counties. These counties were designated as major disaster areas by the President on May 24, 2024, following an official request…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. —  WorkForce West Virginia announced the next date in a series of Statewide Virtual Job Fairs today. Both employers and job seekers are invited to participate in the virtual event on Wednesday, July 3, from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. “We invite all West Virginia job seekers and employers to register now for our…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice and WorkForce West Virginia announced today that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits are available to qualifying individuals living or working in Boone, Cabell, Fayette, Kanawha, Lincoln, Marshall, Nicholas, Ohio, Putnam, Wayne and Wetzel counties. These counties were designated as major disaster areas by the President on May 22, 2024,…