West Virginia Announces New Program to Expand Registered Apprenticeships in the Mountain State

Employers in need of qualified workers and job seekers wanting to learn marketable skills may both discover what they need through a new program called Apprenticeship In Motion (AIM).  The West Virginia Development Office has teamed up with its partners at the West Virginia Department of Education, WorkForce West Virginia, the Robert C. Byrd Institute…

Highmark West Virginia and West Virginia Power team up for Ks for Kids program to benefit Elk River Backpack Blessings

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia announced today that as part of its 5th annual Ks for Kids program, the company will donate $5 to Elk River Backpack Blessings for every strikeout thrown by a West Virginia Power pitcher at Appalachian Power Park this season. “Through our annual Ks for Kids program, Highmark West…

Fifth Annual Urban Agriculture Conference to Be Held May 11-12 at West Virginia State University

The fifth annual West Virginia Urban Agriculture Conference, previously scheduled for April, will now be held May 11-12 on the campus of West Virginia State University (WVSU) in Institute. The conference will feature a screening of the documentary “Farmers for America,” which profiles West Virginia farmer Calvin Riggleman. The film profiles a series of young…

Mon Health Names Interim CEO

The Mon Health System Board of Directors announced the appointment of Thomas Senker, FACHE, as interim CEO of Mon Health System and Mon Health Medical Center, effective Thursday, April 5. Tom has strong ties to West Virginia and the hospital, having served as the President and CEO of Mon Health for 16 years from 1983-1999.…

West Virginia Executive to Launch West Virginia Industry Magazine

Executive Ink, LLC, the publishing company for West Virginia Executive (WVE), Discover West Virginia and Profiles magazines, is launching a new title—West Virginia Industry (WVI). The first issue, which will focus exclusively on the Mountain State’s insurance industry, will launch in February 2019. WVI will be a high-quality, glossy publication and include agent listings, traditional…