west virginia women work


Opportunities 101

West Virginia Women Work! offers workshops periodically to help individuals get started in their job search. These two-hour workshops will help participants answer the following questions:

  • I need a job now, why bother getting training?
  • What kind of careers would I be good at and how do I prepare for them?
  • What are the training opportunities in North-Central West Virginia? (duration ranging from 10 weeks to 2 years)
  • How can I afford to go back to school?
  • How do I find a match between my aptitudes/talents and the training programs out there?
  • How do I overcome barriers to get into training?
  • What is an entry level position and do I already qualify?
  • What are non-traditional careers?
  • What are union apprentiseships?