WVForward

Thx @ed_gaunch for joining 40+ college job placement experts to discuss where grads go for work, how they find jobs & what influences those decisions. As part of #WVTalentForward, we're working to keep our best & brightest in #WV and bringing home those who want to fill open jobs

Our POWER of Performance awards are finished! #WV top performers will be honored on November 18 during our Small Communities, BIG Solutions Conference. #WVSolutions

New helicopter manufactured in #WestVirginia now commercially available - #WV #Manufacturing @RCBI4Mfg rcbi.org/index.php/abou…

There is still time to register for our Small Communities, BIG Solutions Conference today! #WV #WVSolutions eventbrite.com/e/small-commun…

Thanks to the @DominionPostWV for spreading the word about our #ReadyforWork clothing drive, in partnership with WV Women Moving Forward and the VISTA Collaborative @WestVirginiaU! There's still time to donate in-demand items in Morgantown! Read more: bit.ly/2Buw5Jv

The @wvuvistas is partnering with WV Women Moving Forward to host a Ready for Work Clothing Drive from October 14-25. Donate your lightly loved women's professional attire to help provide local nonprofits with the in-demand items needed to help West Virginians get ready for work!

Want to clear out your closet AND make a difference in your community? Consider donating items- especially professional clothing👔💼, maternity wear🤰, scrubs🥼, and non-slip shoes👞- as part of WV Women Moving Forward’s Ready for Work Clothing Drive! @WVForward @wvuvistas #WVWMF

@wvuccobe John Deskins & @WVForward Rocky Goodwin join forces at the WV Economic Development Council conference to discuss West Virginia's economic outlook, address human capital issues & hear from EDC members about top workforce barriers that impact local jobs in their areas

Time is running out to apply for the #WVUImpactChallenge. This weekend-long event on Sept 27-29 is open to all students in all disciplines (undergrad and grad). Earn a one-credit course while positively influencing the future of Appalachia. Register today and help move #WVForward

At the WV Econ Development Council meeting @WestVirginiaU @gordongee tells stories of his recent encounters with West Virginians who live outside #WV but want to return if given the chance. “We need a return home policy!” Sharing WV stories can leverage more economic & job growth

Bright & early on Monday morning @JavierReyesWVU @wvuccobe talks at the WV Economic Development Council conference about the need to utilize our resources statewide to drive entrepreneurial activity, economic development & business growth by following the @WVForward blueprint.

Thanks to @SenCarmichaelWV for attending today’s #FocusForwardWV discussion. He reflects at the close of the symposium , “No progress happens without a struggle, but on the other side is a victory for the people of #WV.” @WVForward @WV_PEC

Thanks to @wvsosoffice @MacWarnerforWV for attending our #FocusForwardWV symposium from start to finish. During an interview with @WOWK13News he says that he’s pleased #WV is receiving positive recognition by so many for capitalizing on “the right action at the right time.”

Great ending conversation between Illah Nourbakhsh & Jen Giovannitti of Benedum Foundation: Is tech the great equalizer or furthering inequity? Spoiler alert: both. #FocusForwardWV @WV_PEC

@WV_PEC chair Gayle Manchin talks to @WOWKTV13 about #FocusForwardWV. Tune in later today to learn about how WV can leverage opportunities in the era of big data.

Thanks to @WVeducation Dr. Paine for opening our #FocusForwardWV education panel. WV is focused on personalized learning & innovation in the classroom to ensure students have the problem solving & creative thinking skills needed to thrive when they join the workforce! @WV_PEC

@RoadBoticsNA CEO DeSantis says government is now a major player in the era of big data. When it comes to #AI & machine learning, gov compiles data on a massive scale that's unavailable to anyone else. Using this data is critical to meeting future workforce needs #FocusForwardWV

Chris Scranton shares how @theRealJobcase uses #bigdata to match jobs to people now while working with communities to look to future skill needs. He says: WV can corner the jobs market by telling WV story of having the lowest employee turnover rate in the country #FocusForwardWV

“We need to be training anyone who will be working with big data, learning how to use and share these large datasets! For example, how to examine and explore these massive amounts of data in these videos,” says @michael_syglass. #FocusForwardWV @WV_PEC

@TechConnectWV thanks for being a part of today's #FocusForwardWV conversation to help move #WVForward in the era of big data!