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Today is Monday, September 1, 2025.
#1 – From WV Office of Energy – WV HER/HEAR Energy Apprenticeship Program
The West Virginia Office of Energy, in partnership with Everblue and the WV Division of Labor, is launching a new 8‑month training apprenticeship called the HER/HEAR Program. It blends online learning with on‑the‑job mentorship from West Virginia Certified Energy Contractor (WVCEC) professionals. Graduates earn the WVCEC credential—job-ready for energy efficiency and retrofitting projects across the state.
https://everbluetraining.com/west-virginia-her-hear-program/
#2 – From Jobcase.com/WV / #YesWV – Manufacturing in West Virginia
West Virginia’s manufacturing sector spans from chemicals and biotech to auto parts, wood products, and more—and boasts the nation’s lowest turnover rate in manufacturing jobs. Thanks to employer partnerships and platforms like Jobcase, #YesWV helps connect job seekers with opportunities in this stable, “Made in the Mountain State” workforce.
https://www.jobcase.com/articles/manufacturing-in-wv
#3 – From WVExplorer – Elk Management Tours in Logan County
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has announced its 2026 elk management tour schedule. Beginning Saturday, September 4, tours run on weekends through October 25. Hosted from Chief Logan Lodge, each guided four-hour trip invites wildlife enthusiasts to see the elk herd in Logan County and learn about the success of the state’s elk restoration effort.
https://wvexplorer.com/2025/08/25/elk-tours-in-west-virginia-2026/
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That’s all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.
