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  • WorkForce West Virginia announces July 3 Statewide Virtual Job Fair

    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…

  • Gov. Justice, WorkForce West Virginia announce Disaster Unemployment Assistance benefits are now available for communities impacted by storms and flooding in April 2024

    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,…

  • WorkForce West Virginia announces May 1 Statewide Virtual Job Fair

    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, May 1, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration is required for both interested employers and job seekers. Click here to…

  • WorkForce West Virginia announces April 3 Statewide Virtual Job Fair

    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, April 3, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration is required for both interested employers and job seekers. Click here to register…

  • WorkForce West Virginia announces March 6 Statewide Virtual Job Fair

    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, March 6, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration is required for both interested employers and job seekers. Click here to…

  • Gov. Justice, WorkForce West Virginia announce Disaster Unemployment Assistance benefits are now available for communities impacted by flooding in August 2023

    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, Calhoun, Clay, Harrison and Kanawha counties, following flooding in 2023. These counties were designated as major disaster areas by the President on January 30, 2024 following an official…

  • WorkForce West Virginia announces February 7 Statewide Virtual Job Fair

    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, February 7, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration is required for both interested employers and job seekers. Click here to…

  • WorkForce West Virginia announces January 3 Statewide Virtual Job Fair

    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, January 3, from 1 – 3:30 p.m. “If one of your goals for the new year is to find a new…

  • WorkForce West Virginia announces December 6 Statewide Virtual Job Fair

    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, December 6, from 1 – 3:30 p.m. “Whether you’re looking for seasonal employment, looking to take the next step in your…

  • WorkForce West Virginia announces November 1 Statewide Virtual Job Fair

    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, November 1, from 1 – 3:30 p.m. “We invite all West Virginia job seekers to attend the  November Statewide Virtual Job…

  • WorkForce West Virginia announces October 4 Statewide Virtual Job Fair

    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, October 4, from 1 – 3:30 p.m. “Registration is open and ongoing for the October Statewide Virtual Job Fair, and we…

  • Public Comment Period Open for WVWDB 300-04

    The Public Comment Period for the West Virginia Workforce Development Board policy titled One-Stop Infrastructure Funding, (300-04) is now open. Comments can be sent to lorrie.a.smith@wv.gov by the close of business on Monday, September 18.