§5B-2D-1. Short Title

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “West Virginia Guaranteed Work Force Program.”

§5B-2D-2. Definitions

As used in this article, the following words and terms have the following meanings unless the context indicates another or different meaning or intent: (1) "WVDO" means the West Virginia Development Office;

§5B-2D-3. Training Program

The West Virginia Development Office shall develop a business and industrial training program, the purpose of which is to provide assistance for new or expanding businesses for the training, retraining or upgrading of the skills of potential employees. The program shall emphasize employee training specifically designed to accommodate the needs of individual employers. The program […]

§5B-2D-4. Funds

The funds made available by this section shall supplement but not displace funds available through existing programs conducted by employers themselves and public programs such as the Workforce Investment Act (WIA), the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act, the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, and the JOBS Act, or apportionment fund allocated to the […]

§5B-2D-5. Program Activities

The primary concern in the provision of training services shall be the needs and types of services identified by the employer. A college or university, community college or area vocational education center shall be given initial consideration to provide any training, retraining, or job upgrade training. The employer will have the opportunity to participate in […]

§5B-2D-6. Reporting

(a) The office shall file a report with the Legislature, the Legislative Oversight commission on workforce investment for economic development and the Governor at the end of each fiscal year, commencing June 30, 1990. This report shall include the following: (1) The number of persons trained and their demographics;

§5B-2D-7. Marketing

The West Virginia Development Office shall market and promote the program.

§5B-2D-8. Summer Youth Intern Pilot Program

A summer youth intern pilot program is established within the Department of Commerce to provide high school students with internship opportunities that allow these youths to explore and prepare for high-demand careers, gain work experience, and develop the life characteristics necessary for success in occupations and entrepreneurship. The Department of Commerce shall work with employers, […]