Community and Technical Colleges Announce New Learn and Earn Workplace Partnerships

The West Virginia Community and Technical College System announced nine new paid cooperative educational experiences, known as Learn and Earns, with some of West Virginia’s leading employers. “The Learn and Earn program has created remarkably unique opportunities for West Virginia students,” Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin said. “These new business partnerships represent continued momentum for the program, which…

TechConnect Inspires Women in STEM

TechConnect West Virginia, a non-profit coalition committed to the advancement of the innovation economy in West Virginia, will hold the 2016 Women & Technology Conference October 6-7 at Canaan Valley Resort & Conference Center in Davis, WV. The purpose of this event is to address the under-representation of women in the fields of science, technology,…

North Bend State Park Intro to Adventure

North Bend State Park Rangers and Guides provide instruction on some of today’s more popular outdoor recreation pursuits.  During these weekends we are offering these lessons in an affordable group lesion format.  Along with skill development we will also be offering environmental appreciation/education sessions. Registration:  You are welcome to register at the lodge front desk…

SBA Launches 3rd Annual Growth Accelerator Fund Competition for Small Business Startups

For the third year, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is launching a Growth Accelerator Fund competition for accelerators and other entrepreneurial ecosystem models to compete for monetary prizes of $50,000 each, totaling $3.95 million.  The application period is from May 2-June 3 and information about the application process can be found at: www.sba.gov/accelerators or www.challenge.gov.  New…