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West Virginia's Digital Destiny

What does a digital world in West Virginia look like? Explore with us how technology will continue to revolutionize work, home and schools.

Wednesday, March 27
Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place 

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Your destination to teach, live and play.

We invite you to move to the Mountain State, teach in our K-12 classrooms and propel your educational career through continued learning and professional development as we channel your outdoor enthusiasm with regular social, outdoor and community-building activities.


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Events and Initiatives

Focus Forward meeting

Focus Forward

Preparing today for the West Virginia of tomorrow by examining how emerging issues will impact education, the economy and our workforce.

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West Virginia University panel at the 2018 Legislators’ Forum.

Legislators’ Forum

Convening legislative leaders with experts in education and business to advance West Virginia’s public education system.

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K-12 Speakers Bureau

Connecting West Virginia students with experts in the workforce to inspire the next generation of talent.

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Sparking Early Literacy Growth

Embracing the challenge to improve West Virginia’s literacy levels by the end of third grade.

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Collaborate

Through collaboration and innovative approaches, the WVPEC is creating a pipeline from PreK-12 students to higher education to businesses and jobs. By intersecting education and economic development, the WVPEC helps build a stronger, more diverse workforce that will drive West Virginia’s economy for generations to come.

Member Partners

Alliance for Excellent Education
   
Appalachia Regional Comprehensive Center
   
         The Education Alliance 
   
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Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation
   
Forge Business solutions
Marshall Logo
Pierpont Community and Technical College Logo
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the Rural school and community trust logo
Shepherd University logo
West Virginia Department of Education logo
            Flying WV logo

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