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CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey and WorkForce West Virginia today announced that Disaster Unemployment Assistance benefits are now available to eligible West Virginians in Pleasants and Ritchie counties who lost employment or self-employment as a result of the severe storms and flooding that struck the state beginning July 21.  Pleasants and Ritchie join Lewis…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey and WorkForce West Virginia today announced that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits are now available to qualifying individuals who live or work in Lewis and Upshur counties and were impacted by the severe storms, straight line winds, tornadoes, flooding, and landslides that began on July 21. The assistance follows the…

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 5, from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. “We invite you to unlock your potential at WorkForce West Virginia’s Statewide Virtual Job…

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, July 1, from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. “We invite you to unlock your potential at WorkForce West Virginia’s Statewide Virtual Job…

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, June 3, from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. “We invite you to unlock your potential at WorkForce West Virginia’s Statewide Virtual Job…

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, May 6, from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. “We invite you to unlock your potential at WorkForce West Virginia’s Statewide Virtual Job…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — WorkForce West Virginia and the West Virginia Department of Education Career Technical Education have partnered to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week by hosting the WV Apprenticeship Showcase. The event will take place on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the West Virginia State Capitol in the Upper Rotunda. National Apprenticeship…

Charleston, WV — The West Virginia Division of Personnel, in collaboration with WorkForce West Virginia, is pleased to announce that the 2026 Job Opportunity Expo will be held on March 9, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the WorkForce West Virginia office at 5707 MacCorkle Avenue SE, Charleston. “This in-person career fair provides…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — WorkForce West Virginia today announced that the next Statewide Virtual Job Fairs will be on Wednesday, March 4, from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. “We invite you to unlock your potential at WorkForce West Virginia’s Statewide Virtual Job Fairs,” said Scott Adkins, Acting Commissioner of WorkForce West Virginia. “Employers and job seekers are…