Pathways to Progress: Building Careers, Communities, and Opportunity in West Virginia

🌟 Join us on May 14, 2026, at the Charleston Embassy Suites for an engaging, full-day event designed to discuss solutions for retaining and attracting young talents in West Virginia! This is not your typical conference—it's a dynamic space for interactive discussions that allow participants to learn from insightful data, hear from seasoned practitioners, and connect across various sectors. 🌟

Why Attend?

• Network with industry leaders, workforce experts, and policymakers.
• Gain insights into workforce strategies that are applicable right away!
• Be part of important conversations that will shape the economic future of West Virginia.

Key Themes and Sessions:

• Workforce Development & Talent Retention: Strategies to help young West Virginians build careers locally rather than seeking opportunities out of state.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Leveraging community college outcomes and research to inform workforce strategies.
• Cross-Sector Collaboration: Uniting employers, educators, and community leaders to develop integrated solutions.
• Infrastructure & Access: Addressing necessities like broadband, housing, childcare, healthcare, and wages.
• Innovation & Technology: How AI and emerging tech are transforming rural work opportunities.
• Entrepreneurship & Small Business: Promoting entrepreneurship as a workforce strategy.
• Strategic Business Support: Helping employers enhance their operations through essential partnerships.
• Rural Opportunity: Highlighting the potential of rural areas as viable career locations.

This event is all about solutions-oriented actions—transitioning from discussion to practical tools and strategies.
Don't miss this unique opportunity!
Full agenda and speaker bios will be available soon!

🔗 For more details, visit Generation WV - Pathways to Progress.
📧 For inquiries, contact info@generationwv.org!

Location:
300 Court St, Charleston, WV 25301, United States
🗓️ Date: May 14, 2026, 17:00 - 19:00

Be part of the movement that is shaping the future workforce of West Virginia!