Generation West Virginia

?? GWV is thrilled to announce that our Executive Director, Alex Weld, has been recognized as one of WV Executive's 2025 Young Guns! This prestigious honor celebrates Alex's remarkable leadership and her unwavering commitment to fostering opportunities for young professionals in the Mountain State. Under Alex's leadership, Generation West Virginia continues to empower individuals, build community connections, and inspire a new generation of leaders who are passionate about creating a vibrant future for our state. Her feature in West Virginia Executive Magazine highlights her innovative spirit, dedication to her roots, and vision for West Virginia's growth. Join us in celebrating Alex's well-deserved recognition! Together, let’s continue shaping a brighter tomorrow for West Virginia. Read more about her inspiring story and accomplishments: https://lnkd.in/dt5mPPfC

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We hire NewForce graduates because they are remarkably well-prepared for careers in technology. NewForce graduates have the ability to learn new languages and engineering skills, enabling them to adapt quickly to changing technology trends and remain at the forefront of innovation. Additionally, their collaborative approach to work and implementation of coding processes that ensure scalability and security make them invaluable to our company. At Core10, we are committed to unleashing untapped potential and providing exceptional products and services, and NewForce graduates embody that commitment. Lee Farabaugh - COO Core10 Learn more: https://rpb.li/rSt

?? Through job training, career navigation, and expanding access to critical resources like broadband infrastructure, Generation West Virginia is ensuring that success is possible for young West Virginians right here at home. ?? Learn more about GWV's impact in 2024: https://lnkd.in/e-fXvJke

Session 7 of Generation West Virginia might have been my favorite... Having never been to Tucker County, I was overwhelmed with just how much intention they put into their tourism opportunities for locals & visitors alike. The towns of Thomas & Davis are small but mighty- thriving art districts, boutique motels, and generational restaurants make the county vibrant & unique. Throughout the weekend, we met with local entrepreneurs who continue to invest their time & resources back into their community. We learned from county government directors about economic drivers, the exploding tourism industry, and the ongoing challenges the local community faces. We participated in workshops on giving & receiving feedback. We even explored the great outdoors of Blackwater Falls & Canaan Valley Resort State Park, which highlighted the importance of the Appalachian ecosystem & how we can continue to steward the land. Time is flying in this fellowship & I am sad to see it coming to an end. However, I see how hard others are working to make this state better & I am continuously inspired to keep going. Only one month left!

Session 7 of Generation West Virginia fellowship and we got Tucker'd! We packed a lot of fun into our time in Tucker County: seeing Black Water Falls, hiking the Lindy Point Trail, visiting the shops in Davis and Thomas. But we did a lot of learning too. Thursday evening in Thomas we took a tour of Invisible Art Studio with Seth Pitt, the owner and artist. He spoke about the revitalization of Thomas and how he and other artisans are investing in the local community. We then journeyed to Timberline for an introduction to Tucker County with Steve Leyh, Executive Director, Tucker County WV Development Authority and Jessica Waldo, Executive Director, Tucker County CVB. They spoke about the economic drivers in Tucker County and the surrounding areas, the exploding tourism industry, and the challenges the local community faces such as broadband access and affordable housing. Friday was spent at Canaan Valley Resort State Park with interactive sessions on giving and receiving feedback with Sarah Koegler from The Ready and the importance of community engagement with David Cooper from Tucker Community Foundation. We ended Friday night with an amazing dinner at White Grass with Chip, the owner, while we learned about the cross country skiing industry. Saturday we wrapped up with learning from The Nature Conservancy about the importance of the Appalachian ecosystem, the work being done to protect and restore our state's forests and rivers, and the nature-based solutions for West Virginia's most pressing economic challenges. I'm so grateful for the opportunity to participate in this fellowship and be surrounded by like-minded West Virginians while learning about the inspiring work being done across the state. Only 2 more sessions to go!

This Veterans Day, we honor and thank all those who have served in the armed forces. Thank you, veterans, for your service!

"I was laid off from my previous job in May, and started job searching using all of the big job portals and applying to jobs every day and having no luck…. Now (because of the Career Connector) I get to do what I love, which I never thought I would be able to do in West Virginia, for a company that offers a great service to our community!" Sarah, Job Seeker Learn more: https://rpb.li/jtV

Meet The Team: Generation WV Casey Patterson, NewForce Program Director Casey joined Generation West Virginia as the NewForce Program Director in May 2024. Casey has spent the last 10 years working in higher education across the country, primarily serving in student-centered roles in athletics, advising and retention, and academic support programs. Learn more: https://rpb.li/8BqcW