West Virginia - Wild and Wonderful

About West Virginia

West Virginia is noted for its mountains and diverse topography, its historically significant logging and coal mining industries, and its political and labor history. It is one of the most densely karstic areas in the world, making it a choice area for recreational caving and scientific research.

Business

West Virginia is full of opportunity for any business with a growing economy and a highly dedicated workforce. Whether you are running an existing business or thinking of starting a new business you can find all of the information you need throughout this business section.

Education

West Virginia is fortunate to have a tremendous education system with a high standard of excellence. Please use the information provided here to learn more about the wealth of educational opportunities in our great state.

Employment

West Virginia is home to one of the finest workforces in the country based on our hard work and commitment to quality. Whether you are looking for new job opportunities, enhancing your job skills or researching future employment trends you can find all of the information you need throughout this employment section.

Family

West Virginia offers the perfect balance of a rural and urban setting that suits a variety of lifestyles. This is a state where you can go whitewater rafting in the morning, go to an art exhibit in the afternoon and attend a concert in the evening. Whether you just moved to the Mountain State or your family has been here since it was founded, you are part of our community.

Health

Maintaining proper health is vital to ensuring the highest quality of life possible. West Virginia strives to provide one of the best health care systems in the country that is affordable and available to all residents of the state. This section contains numerous resources to assist you in accessing the health care services provided in the state.

Tourism

Exhilarate in the lasting beauty and natural wonder scattered throughout West Virginia. From unmatched outdoor recreation to world-class resorts, breathtaking scenery and a variety of cultural and historic attractions, West Virginia is an ideal spot to plan your next adventure. Discover for yourself what makes West Virginia wild and wonderful.

 Last Week to Register for Golden Horseshoe Reunion 

5/11/2009  The Department of Education and the Arts today reminds past winners and honorary members of the Golden Horseshoe that this is the last week to register to attend the upcoming reunion on June 19, 2009.  The registration deadline is this Friday, May 15, 2009 and the registration fee is $25.00. 

Events will include a special ceremony for Golden Horseshoe Winners who were unable to attend their eighth grade induction and tours of the Capitol and the newly renovated State Museum.  In the evening, Golden Horseshoe Winners will be honored at a free concert at Haddad Riverfront Park.

Those who have already registered are asked to mail in payment for the registration fee by Friday, May 22, 2009.

For more information and to register for the event, please visit www.wv.gov/ghreunion or contact the Department of Education and the Arts at 304-558-2440.

The Department of Education and the Arts is a department of state government providing statewide leadership and innovation, enhancing arts and minds throughout West Virginia.  Composed of five agencies and a number of special programs originating from the Cabinet Secretary’s Office, the Department seeks to reinforce the rich heritage of culture, education and artistic creation in West Virginia.  Education and the Arts celebrates the perseverance and resilience of the mountain character through public broadcasting, libraries, rehabilitation, professional development, community volunteerism and culture and history.

Contact Information

Molly George 
304-558-2400 
molly.e.george@wv.gov