West Virginia will receive $6 million in federal economic stimulus funds to train 1,853 people for "green" jobs. WorkForce West Virginia will use the funds to work with educational and training providers to provide training and professional development. The program is expected to help 1,672 West Virginians find employment in "green" enterprises, including wind energy, bio-power industries and water and sewer plants.
Virginia
WV: $6M Grant Awarded to WV for Training
28 Apr, 2010
West Virginia will receive $6 million in federal economic stimulus funds to train 1,853 people for "green" jobs. WorkForce West Virginia will use the funds to work with educational and training providers to provide training and professional development. The program is expected to help 1,672 West Virginians find employment in "green" enterprises, including wind energy, bio-power industries and water and sewer plants.