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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: 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 […]
Voice From The Field: Noelle Linda Kolb
What is your name and occupation? Noelle Linda Kolb. I am the owner of Assumption Records in Rivesville, WV. Can you tell me about the personal journey that led to […]
Why Skilled Trades Matter More Than Ever in West Virginia
In West Virginia, we know the value of hard work. When something breaks, we fix it. When there’s a job to be done, we roll up our sleeves and get […]
Voice From The Field: Dr. Doolarie (Dee) Singh-Knights
Introduction What is your name and occupation? My name is Dee Singh-Knight, and I am an extension professor at WVU in the Division of Land Grant Engagement. I have been […]
Voice From The Field: Kristie Mayfield
What is your name and occupation? Kristie Mayfield, I work for Oracle Corporation, a technology company, in its Customer Success Services organization. My job is to develop programs designed to […]
Voice From The Field: Lisa Jones
What is your name and profession? I’m Lisa Jones, and I’m the Program Coordinator for the WVU Extension Small Farm Center which is a center under the larger Agriculture and […]