West Virginia
West Virginia Department of Commerce announces National Apprenticeship Week events
CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Commerce announced two events celebrating National Apprenticeship Week from April 26 to May 2.
The week features two opportunities for employers, job seekers and students to explore the value of apprenticeships for workforce and career development through the WV Apprenticeship Showcase and the West Virginia Apprenticeship Summit.
“West Virginia is committed to providing our employers and citizens with the workforce tools and networking opportunities they need to stay competitive,” said Deputy Secretary for Economic Development and Workforce Participation Christine Davies. “By hosting these events, we are bridging the gap between talent and opportunity, ensuring the Mountain State can be competitive in modern workforce development.”
The events begin with the WV Apprenticeship Showcase on Wednesday, April 29. Hosted by WorkForce West Virginia in partnership with the West Virginia Department of Education Career Technical Education, the public event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the West Virginia State Capitol in the Upper Rotunda.
The showcase is designed for job seekers and students to learn about apprenticeship pathways in fields such as construction, manufacturing, culinary arts and technology. No registration is required for the showcase.
The following day, Thursday, April 30, the West Virginia Division of Economic Development will host the West Virginia Apprenticeship Summit. The forum is for industry leaders and workforce partners seeking to enhance their workforce readiness and will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Capitol Campus, Building 3, in the first-floor conference room.
The summit will deliver updates and insights on workforce development topics, including fundamentals of registered apprenticeships and how they differ from other workforce development models, funding opportunities to cover training costs and industry apprenticeship program spotlights, including energy, technology and nontraditional pathways.
Registration is required for the Apprenticeship Summit. Interested participants can register online.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources reminded the public on May 12 to leave young wildlife alone, noting that handling wild animals can harm them, spread disease and violate state law.
“Watching wildlife is one of the many joys of outdoor recreation in West Virginia,” said WVDNR Director Brett McMillion. “When it comes to public safety and what’s best for our native wildlife, it’s always best to not disturb young animals and leave wildlife alone.”
Each spring, the WVDNR receives calls about fawns, birds and other young animals that may appear abandoned. In most cases, these animals are not orphaned and are behaving as they should in the wild. For example, white-tailed deer often leave fawns hidden for hours while they feed. A fawn’s camouflage and lack of scent help protect them from predators. Approaching or handling a fawn can increase its risk of harm. Similarly, many young birds found on the ground are fledglings learning to fly and should be left alone.
Touching, picking up or even approaching young animals can leave behind human scent, which may attract predators and put the animal at risk. Contact with wildlife also increases the chance of spreading diseases and parasites such as rabies, ticks, Lyme disease and roundworms.
The WVDNR reminds the public that possessing wildlife without a permit is illegal. Violations can result in fines ranging from $20 to $300 and up to 100 days in jail. To learn more about wildlife in West Virginia, visit WVdnr.gov.
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Three AH-64E Apache Guardians from the 1-151st Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, South Carolina National Guard, sit on the tarmac at the Greenbrier Valley Airport. Members of various U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army National Guard, U.S. Air National Guard, and North Atlantic Treaty Organization member nations participate in Misty Dawn, a Large-Scale Combat Operations (LSCO) joint readiness exercise that highlighted coalition interoperability and high-end integrated tactics, held in Lewisburg, West Virginia, May 5-8, 2026. The exercise focuses on coordinated integration of ground and air elements to conduct joint missions in a simulated contested combat area of operations. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Edwin L. Wriston)
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