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March 2010 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