West Virginia

West Virginia offers several programs to support business growth, job creation, and workforce training. Programs like the West Virginia Development Office Workforce Programs and West Virginia Jobs Investment Trust (WVJIT) provide resources to help businesses expand and improve employee skills across the state.

West Virginia Development Office Workforce Programs

• Purpose: Provides various workforce development initiatives and training support.
• Eligibility: West Virginia businesses seeking to train new or existing employees.
• Benefit: Access to training programs and potential funding for workforce development.
• Application: Through the West Virginia Development Office.
• More info: Aims to enhance employee skills and productivity.

West Virginia Small Business Development Center (WVSBDC)

• Purpose: Provides free business consulting and low-cost training services.
• Eligibility: Small businesses and entrepreneurs in West Virginia.
• Benefit: Access to business advisors, training programs, and resources.
• Application: Through local WVSBDC offices.
• More info: Offers assistance with business planning, accessing capital, and operational improvements.

West Virginia Economic Development Authority (WVEDA) Loan Programs

• Purpose: Provides various loan programs to support business growth and job creation.
• Eligibility: West Virginia businesses meeting specific criteria for each loan program.
• Benefit: Low-interest loans for a variety of business purposes, including equipment purchases and working capital.
• Application: Through WVEDA.
• More info: Offers multiple loan programs tailored to different business needs and sectors.

West Virginia Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Programs

• Purpose: Provides funding for workforce development initiatives.
• Eligibility: Varies by specific program, including services for adults, dislocated workers, and youth.
• Benefit: Access to training programs, career services, and potential funding for eligible individuals.
• Application: Through local workforce development boards or WorkForce West Virginia.
• More info: Aims to improve workforce quality and reduce welfare dependency.

West Virginia Jobs Investment Trust (WVJIT)

• Purpose: Provides venture capital investment to small businesses in West Virginia.
• Eligibility: Small businesses with high growth potential in targeted industries.
• Benefit: Access to capital through equity investments.
• Application: Through the West Virginia Jobs Investment Trust.
• More info: Focuses on supporting innovative businesses and job creation in the state.