daily304 - Episode 11.20.2024

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.  

Today is Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024.

Employers can find qualified talent through Generation WV’s Career Connector program--and it’s free!...West Virginians are invited to submit photos for holiday trees at the Capitol honoring members of the military and first responders…and Ascend WV remote workers sing praises of their new home in Elkins…on today’s daily304.

#1 – From GENERATION WV –  The Generation West Virginia Career Connector program offers two ways for employers to connect with more qualified talent around the state: through its job board and Generational Talent Search recruitment services.

The career connector job board is a free service for any West Virginia company looking to expand their team or fill open roles. The job board features jobs from all counties across the state and from any industry.

The Generational Talent Search program is a talent recruitment service that helps West Virginia employers connect with top talent through a streamlined and efficient approach. Through GTS, you can expand your reach, get tailored quality candidates, reduce your recruiting costs and decrease time to hire. 

Learn more:

https://www.jobcase.com/articles/wv-career-connector-hiring

#2 – From THE REAL WV –  Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice invite all West Virginians to honor members of the United States military and first responders by submitting photos to be showcased on two recognition trees that will be displayed during this year’s holiday season.

This year’s recognition trees will be located in the west rotunda of the main Capitol building, along with a third tree decorated by Gold Star mothers and families to honor their loved ones whose lives were sacrificed while serving our country.

All photos, along with the submission form and tag, must be received no later than Monday, November 25, 2024.

Read more:

https://therealwv.com/2024/11/11/west-virginians-invited-to-submit-photos-for-2024-military-and-first-responder-recognition-trees/

#3 – From WV LIVING – Matt Condra, a software engineer from Louisville, Kentucky, moved to Elkins a year ago this past August. He and his wife, Allyson, were tired of the stresses of urban life, so they researched incentives for remote workers. 

The Ascend West Virginia program—and the city of Elkins—checked all the boxes for the Condras and their three young children. They love the outdoor activities, the conveniences of city life, and a welcoming and supportive community. 

Remote workers also have access to a Common Door right downtown—a “shared workspace community” that combines the productivity that an office allows with the flexibility and collaboration remote jobs require.

Lisa Wood, executive director of the Elkins/Randolph Chamber of Commerce, says Elkins has the “trifecta” for vibrant, growing small cities—a hospital, a college, and a riverfront. The city also boasts a lively and eclectic food scene, plenty of arts and culture, and it’s the gateway to the Monongahela National Forest and all its recreational opportunities.

Read more:

https://wvliving.com/enchanting-elkins/

Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304.

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