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.

  Jobs 

Below you will find a list of recent press releases that relate to Jobs. Click Read More to view the full text of the press release.

Governor Issues Statement Criticizing the federal EPA following job loss announcement


February 08, 2012 - First Energy Corp. announced the closure of 3 West Virginia coal-fired power plants...


Governor Releases February “Open for Business” Report


February 06, 2012 - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today released the latest “Open for Business” report documenting the state’s economic progress...


Seasonal Jobs Announced at State Department of Agriculture


January 25, 2012 - The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) is seeking a number of individuals for seasonal job openings throughout the state this summer...


Governor Announces TRG Plans Second Expansion in West Virginia


January 24, 2012 - Open house for job seekers to be held Wednesday and Friday, Jan. 25 and 27...


Governor Tomblin Announces TRG to Create up to 300 New Jobs


January 17, 2012 - Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin today joins TRG Customer Solutions in announcing that the company plans to create up to 300 new jobs in West Virginia...


State Invests In Plans To Develop Small Scale Ethane-Based Chemical Plants


August 11, 2011 - The state's venture capital fund has finalized a deal to invest $250,000 in Aither Chemicals. The funding from West Virginia Jobs Investment Trust (WVJIT) will enable Aither to pursue plans to build plants to develop petrochemicals derived from ethane......


Matchmaking event brings business borrowers and lenders together on June 15


June 02, 2011 - Register now for one-on-one meetings...


Miners’ Health, Safety and Training Accepting Applications for Examinations


October 06, 2010 - The West Virginia Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training (OMHST) is accepting applications for examinations for mine safety instructor and mine electrical inspector positions...


Statement from the Governor Regarding the Alcan Vote


July 12, 2010 - I am extremely concerned. Alcan is an economic backbone to both Jackson County and its surrounding region, so it is very unfortunate that the workers...


Governor Appoints Craig A. Griffith as Tax Commissioner


June 30, 2010 - Gov. Joe Manchin today appointed Craig A. Griffith to serve as tax commissioner for the West Virginia State Tax Department....


Governor Appoints Ryan Palmer to Public Service Commission Post


June 18, 2010 - Gov. Joe Manchin today announced his appointment of Ryan B. Palmer, of Kanawha County, to serve as commissioner of the three-member West Virginia Public Service Commission (PSC) regulatory panel. Palmer...


Governor Joe Manchin Announces Jason Pizatella To Serve As West Virginia's Deputy State Tax Commissioner


May 17, 2010 - Governor Joe Manchin today announced Jason Pizatella, Esq. will serve as the Deputy State Tax Commissioner for the West Virginia State Tax Department....


State Film Office Heads To Bluefield With Community-Oriented Workshop


May 04, 2010 - The West Virginia Film Office will sponsor a half-day workshop in Bluefield on May 19 on issues related to the film industry and, particularly, how communities can work with the Film Office to recruit more film production...