West Virginia awarded DOL grant to expand apprenticeships in the state
The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded the West Virginia Development Office an Apprenticeship State Expansion (ASE) grant. The $803,000 grant will be paid in installments over a three-year period, which officially began July 1, 2019. “Apprenticeship programs help employers recruit and develop a diverse and highly-skilled workforce that helps grow their business, improve productivity, […]
Teams converge on West Virginia to compete in National 4-H Forestry Invitational
The 40th annual National 4-H Forestry Invitational has drawn teams from across the U.S. to compete in West Virginia. This year, teams from 13 states have entered the forestry skills and knowledge challenge. As it has each year since 1980, the National 4-H Forestry Invitational is being held in the Jackson’s Mill State 4-H Conference Center […]
Green Bank Observatory, site for breakthrough WVU research and teaching, to remain open
The National Science Foundation has formally decided to keep open the Green Bank Observatory, a partner of West Virginia University and a key site for the University’s astronomy research. On Friday (July 26), the NSF signed a “Record of Decision” for the observatory, located in Green Bank in Pocahontas County, which acknowledges that the facility will remain open with […]
Italian Manufacturer Hosts Grand Opening for New Factory July 29
Pietro Fiorentini celebrated the completion of its new manufacturing plant Monday, July 29, in Weirton. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the company’s new facility in the Three Springs Business Park. State and local dignitaries joined company executives for the ribbon-cutting event, followed by a tour of the new factory. The project represents a total […]
IOGAWV Summer Meeting to Feature Impressive Slate of Speakers
The Independent Oil and Gas Association of West Virginia (IOGAWV) Summer Meeting – scheduled for Aug. 4-6 at The Greenbrier Resort – will feature more than 15 prominent speakers covering a wide variety of critical topics, including the energy industry’s future, its economic impact and legislative trends. The agenda includes Steven Winberg, assistant secretary for […]
“Making Space for Conversations that Matter” Executive Coach, Laura Prisc, Launches Podcast for Women and Men Seeking Meaning and Real Connection in Their Lives
Mid-Ohio Valley resident and Executive Coach, Laura Prisc, just launched her new Podcast: Making Space for Conversations that Matter, focused on exploring a variety of topics ranging from poverty to how the subconscious mind works, and everything in between! “I believe we are all longing for deeper connection with the people in our lives,” explained […]