New River Gorge Regional Development invites community to attend workforce development session on September 16

Beckley,WV (WOAY)- The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority is inviting the public to a special workforce development session aimed at aligning job skills with employer needs across southern West Virginia.

The meeting takes place on Tuesday, September 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Beckley-Raleigh County Convention Center. 

The event is part of a larger project led by WVU and Carnegie Mellon University, with support from regional partners, to create a data-driven tool that identifies existing workforce skills, connects them to in-demand jobs, and highlights training gaps. 

NRGRDA Executive Director Jina Belcher says input from educators, employers, and community leaders is vital.

The session will also feature a presentation by WVU’s Dr. Heather Stephens on key findings and their local applications. 

To attend, RSVP at eventbrite.com.

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