The Governor’s Internship Program: Preparing West Virginia Students for Success
A column by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin: Over the past several years, we in West Virginia have worked hard to create a strong education system and new opportunities for our students while developing workforce training programs to give our people the skills they need to find good-paying jobs. To follow down the bright path ahead, […]
Adventure Advisory: Real Mountain Flavor Forage, Fish, Food and Fun
The Adventure Advisory, prepared and distributed by Wild, Wonderful West Virginia, highlights some of the many activities happening across the Mountain State. Additional listings are posted at www.GoToWV.com. Event organizers and promoters are encouraged to submit items electronically at http://GoToWV.com/partners/. April 15-16: Wild Edibles Festival, Hillsboro 304-799-4766; http://www.pocahontascountywv.com/events/1451/2016/april/wild-edibles-festival Learn about foraged foods that are both […]
Artists and Students Collaborate for Child-centered Education
Celebrated Appalachian artist Charly Hamilton is among the well-known artists who are collaborating with local students to support child-centered education in Charleston. Hamilton, along with Barrie Kaufman, Keeley Steele, Nancy Johnston and other teachers and artists, led classes at Mountaineer Montessori School (MMS) to create large-scale signature art pieces that will be auctioned at “Masquerade,” a […]
5 Being Inducted into MU School of Journalism and Mass Communications Hall of Fame
Five graduates of Marshall University’s W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications (SOJMC) are being inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame this fall. Dr. Charles Bailey, Mike Cherry, Jody Jividen, Chad Pennington and Peter Ruest officially will be inducted during a Sept. 23 ceremony. “The five alumni being honored each have left […]
Join Generation Charleston for Social Hour & Dress for Success Drive
Join Generation Charleston members for Social Hour on Thursday, April 7 at Tony The Tailor – one of West Virginia’s finest men’s stores carrying quality modern clothing, denim and footwear. This is an event not to be missed. Complimentary food and drink will be provided. During April Social Hour, Generation Charleston will help other young professionals […]
RCBI Hosts Luncheon on Apprenticeships
Join us April 6 at noon at RCBI Huntington for a luncheon discussion about our new apprenticeship opportunity available to companies. We will provide information about Apprenticeship Works, the national advanced manufacturing apprenticeship program at RCBI. The free event will focus on how companies can train their workers (either current or new hires) and receive […]
