Celebrating Achievements and Looking Forward: A Reflection from WVWW’s Leadership

As I look back on 2024, I am overwhelmed with pride for what WV Women Work has accomplished this year. What a transformation! We’ve seen women step into new roles, gain the confidence to pursue life-changing careers, and inspire us all with their resilience and determination. We have been recognized on national stages and did […]

The Growing Need for Women in Skilled Trades in West Virginia

In West Virginia, only 3.3% of construction and extraction workers are women, starkly contrasting with the national average of 11%. These figures underline the underrepresentation of women in critical industries and emphasize West Virginia’s pressing need to engage more of its population in the skilled trades workforce. Historically dominated by men, this sector is now […]

EEOC Commissioner Kalpana Kotagal Visits West Virginia Women Work

EEOC Commissioner Kalpana Kotagal & Step Up for Women Pre-apprentice Kara Barnes

EEOC Commissioner Kalpana Kotagal recently visited the Morgantown location of West Virginia Women Work (WVWW), emphasizing the vital role of federal initiatives and local organizations in promoting diversity and equality in the workplace. The Commissioner’s presence highlighted the synergy between federal efforts and grassroots programs to expand opportunities for women in nontraditional careers. During her […]

WV DHHR SNAP Employment and Training (SNAP E&T)Program

SNAP Employment & Training: The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources’ DHHR SNAP Employment & Training Program (SNAP E&T) is a free service available to most SNAP participants who want to increase their skills and knowledge and reduce their need for SNAP. All SNAP E&T participants receive a coach who will help navigate […]

Open Enrollment for Women’s Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Training

SUFW Open Enrollment Session January 26, 2023 at 5 PM - 7 PM

We are excited to announce that we will be holding an open enrollment session for our Step Up for Women Construction Pre-Apprenticeship training on January 26, 2023. The session will take place from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at both of our locations: 201 New Jersey Street in Morgantown, WV, and 3601 James Street in […]

Three Types of Registered Apprenticeships in West Virginia

Photo by Mikhail Nilov: https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-woman-using-a-pliers-at-work-9241707/

Registered apprenticeships in West Virginia offer individuals the opportunity to learn a skilled trade through on-the-job training and classroom instruction. These programs are sponsored by employers, labor unions, or joint committees composed of both employers and unions. Apprenticeships in West Virginia are registered with the state’s Division of Apprenticeship and Training (DAT), which oversees the […]

West Virginia Women Work: Empowering Women through Pre-Apprenticeship

West Virginia Women Work, Inc. is a non-profit organization based in West Virginia that focuses on empowering women through education and employment opportunities. One of the key programs offered by West Virginia Women Work is the pre-apprenticeship program, which is designed to provide women with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in apprenticeship programs […]

Exploring the Benefits of Pre-Apprenticeships in West Virginia

Our Step Up students working on a project.

Pre-apprenticeships in West Virginia provide individuals with the opportunity to gain valuable skills and knowledge in a specific trade or industry before starting a formal apprenticeship program. These programs are typically shorter in duration than traditional apprenticeships and are designed to give participants a taste of what it is like to work in a particular […]

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