Voice From The Field: Sara Jo Loudin, Apprentice Carpenter
Sara Jo Loudin arrived in Morgantown with a suitcase full of clothes and no clear plan. Today, she’s an apprentice carpenter working bridge construction. Her path wasn’t straightforward. Before joining […]
Building Careers That Last: Celebrating Apprentices and the Value of Apprenticeships
Every strong workforce has something in common: people who are willing to learn, show up, and put in the work. During National Apprenticeship Week, it’s worth taking a moment to […]
Is a Skilled Trade Training Program Right for You?
Thinking about applying for a skilled trades training program but not sure if it is the right fit? That pause is a good thing. Skilled trades offer hands-on work, steady […]
Voice From The Field: Samantha Downey
What is your name and occupation? My name is Samantha Downey, and I’m an apprentice bricklayer. What were you doing before you became a bricklayer? I had a few factory […]
Building Skills and Holiday Spirit: Step Up Students Put Their Measuring Skills to Work
Students at the Dunbar location of West Virginia Women Work’s Step Up for Women Construction Pre-Apprenticeship recently combined precision and creativity in a hands-on classroom project. Using scrap lumber, students […]
West Virginia Women Work Selected for GitLab Foundation’s Powering Economic Opportunity Fund
West Virginia Women Work (WVWW) is proud to announce its selection as one of ten organizations nationwide awarded funding through the GitLab Foundation’s inaugural Powering Economic Opportunity Fund. This national […]
Building Confidence on the Job: How Training Builds More Than Skills
Confidence is one of the most valuable skills a person can bring to any workplace. It influences how we communicate, solve problems, and show up for the job each day. […]
How Apprenticeships Build Careers Without Breaking the Bank
For many people, the idea of earning a living while training for a new career sounds too good to be true. But that’s exactly what apprenticeships offer: real wages, hands-on […]
Introducing SkillUp On Demand: Training That Fits Your Life
Building a strong career takes more than just one skill. It takes confidence, practical know-how, and the ability to adapt as workplaces change. That’s why West Virginia Women Work created […]
Beyond the Tools: Life Skills That Build Careers
In construction and the skilled trades, knowing how to use a saw or operate a forklift is only part of the job. The workers who thrive are those who can […]