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August 2010 Job seekers in the Charleston area: plan to attend the job fair Thursday, September 9 at the University of Charleston. West Virginians who live in Logan, Mingo, Wyoming, and McDowell counties have until Aug. 5 to file a claim for Disaster Unemployment Assistance. Individuals living in Lewis County, have until Aug. 11.

July 2010 Dislocated workers: get unbiased financial advice and information on protecting yourself from investment fraud and job scams during a period of unemployment. Congress has acted to extend certain federal unemployment benefits. WorkForce West Virginia Recovers Money from Fraudulent Unemployment Benefit Claims WorkForce West Virginia will relocate its Clarksburg office beginning July 21. Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits are available to qualifying persons residing or working in Logan, McDowell, Mingo and Wyoming counties. Disaster Unemployment Assistance has been extended to Lewis County.

June 2010 Attention job seekers in the Parkersburg area: plan to attend the local job fair June 14.

May 2010 What is the latest news on federal unemployment compensation benefits? Gov. Manchin announces free computer training program with Microsoft’s Elevate America program. West Virginia’s unemployment rate fell from 10.1 to 8.9 percent in April.

April 2010 WorkForce West Virginia announces the relocation of its Williamson office effective May 5. Need help finding a job? Want more information about training and education opportunities? Check the 2010 Career and Resource Expo on May 5 at the Middletown Mall in White Hall. Congress has extended certain unemployment benefits. Deadline is May 3 for Disaster Unemployment Assistance for Fayette, Greenbrier, Kanawha, Mercer and Raleigh counties. WorkForce West Virginia announces the first Annual Women Veterans Recognition Ceremony and Symposium Friday, May 14 at the Wheeling Vet Center. West Virginia’s unemployment rate fell to 10.1 percent in March. Gov. Joe Manchin announces that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits are available to qualifying persons residing or working in Fayette, Greenbrier, Kanawha, Mercer and Raleigh counties.

March 2010 Having trouble paying your taxes because of unemployment or other financial problems? The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has developed guidelines to help you. The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has announced a $1.9 million Recovery Act investment to enhance and expand public-use computers, connection speeds and wireless capabilities at WorkForce West Virginia field offices across the state.

February 2010 WorkForce West Virginia receives $250,000 grant for regional economic development in Advantage Valley.

January 2010 Green Job Grant Award Release Green Job Grant Award Release 4th Quarter Fraud 2009 Questions about the recent changes in unemployment compensation benefits?

December 2009 West Virginia’s unemployment rate climbed two-tenths of a percentage point to 7.9 percent in November.

November 2009 Mustang Survival is now hiring in Spencer, WV. Job seekers in the Charleston area: TRG Customer Solutions has immediate job openings! Apply in person Monday, November 30 at the Charleston Workforce West Virginia office. WorkForce West Virginia receives national award for its reemployment services.

September 2009 WorkForce West Virginia will hold Rapid Response meetings for workers at Catenary Coal Company, Samples Mine, on Tuesday, October 6 from at 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. at the Madison Civic Center Attention unemployment insurance applicants: your children may be eligible to receive free or reduced price meals at school. The McDowell County Economic Development Association (EDA), in conjunction with Region 1 WorkForce West Virginia and the WV Talent Team Recruitment Partnership, will host three Federal Bureau of Prisons' Job Information Seminars during the week of September 21.

July 2009 2nd Quarter Fraud 2009 WorkForce West Virginia will open its new Fairmont office on Monday, July 27. The Mine Safety Technology Consortium and partners are presenting a free Public Resource Fair for current mining professionals or those interested in the mining industry on Friday, July 24 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Beckley–Raleigh County Convention Center. Individuals residing or working in Mercer County may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Benefits.

June 2009 Reminder: residents in McDowell and Raleigh counties have until June 29 to file a claim for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). Gov. Joe Manchin announced today that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits will be available to qualifying persons residing or working in Calhoun County. (DUA)Disaster Unemployment Assistance benefits DEADLINE for qualifying persons residing or working in Mingo and Wyoming counties. Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits are now available to qualifying persons residing or working in Raleigh and McDowell counties. May 2009 NEW! Notice of change in unemployment insurance wage base Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits are now available to qualifying persons residing or working in Mingo and Wyoming counties. March 2009 Stimulus bill impact on the unemployed December 2008 The U.S. Department of Labor has recognized the WV Unemployment Compensation program by presenting the division with the Pinnacle Award, the highest achievmement in performance nationwide.    |  UC Board of Review  |  About Us  |  Feedback  |  WorkForce West Virginia An equal opportunity employer/program and auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. TDD number: 304-558-1549. All Rights Reserved All Contents of this Site Copyright © 2009 A Proud Member of