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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Voice From The Field: Nikki Hollen
What is your name and occupation? My name is Nikki Hollen, and I work on the production floor at Corhart, which is a glass refractory. What were you doing before […]
Voice From The Field: Water Treatment Plant Operator
Can you share what led you to choose a career in water treatment? I had a friend who got a job with my town’s water treatment plant, and he encouraged […]
Voice From The Field: Sensei Stacy Fouse
What is your name and occupation? I am Sensei Stacy Fouse, and I teach martial arts at The OHANA Self-Defense Institute. I teach the Kinder Warriors program—which are the three […]