Upcoming Events

2018 Job Fairs   

Martinsburg        

WHAT: Regional Job & Resource Fair          

WHEN: September 26         

Employer Registration:         

Christy Sieg or Carolyn Jefferson          

304-267-0065 ext. 59508 (Sieg) or ext.59507 (Jefferson)        

Christy.l.sieg@wv.gov or Carolyn.r.jefferson@wv.gov         

Parkersburg        

WHAT: MOV Career & Resource Fair        

WHEN: September 28         

WHERE: WVU-Parkersburg         

Employer Registration:         

Jennifer Randolph         

304-424-8246          

jennifer.randolph@wvup.edu           

Fairmont        

WHAT: Regional Job Fair        

WHEN: October 12          

WHERE: Robert Mollohan Research Center, High Technology Foundation       

Employer Registration:        

Lori Turner         

304-363-0654 ext. 51258         

lori.l.turner@wv.gov       

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Manchin Mobile Monday  

Every Monday, my staff members are available in easily accessed locations across the state to assist with constituent services and to take your thoughts and concerns directly back to me.  Below are next week's times and locations for Monday, September 10.  

Wheeling:      

Coffee and Spice

14th Street

Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.      

Staff: Mary Jo Guidi  

Ronceverte:      

Ronceverte City Hall 

182 Main Street West 

Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.      

Staff: Brian Aluise

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From the Hill to the Mountains

Attending Senator McCain's Memorial Service in Arizona

Senator John McCain lived his life with the upmost integrity and he held the rest of us to that same standard. His commitment to our nation is unparalleled and we are all better for the example he set. John was a man of character and conviction. He was a traditionalist and held the belief that the United States Senate should operate the way our Founding Fathers intended. This conviction and his preference for bipartisanship led both Republicans and Democrats in times when political discourse grew ugly.

When it came to dealing with dysfunction in Washington, John had been through much worse. Some of the challenges he faced in his life were insurmountable but nevertheless, he overcame them. So it was no surprise to me, and my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, that he stood up for what he believed in, no matter what the cost. John lived the lives of at least 10 people and throughout it all, he always came out stronger.

Even in the face of cancer, he stood tall and fought bravely. For those us of who have been privileged enough to know John, we expected nothing less. He always fought for and believed in the bigger picture and lived his life serving something bigger than himself. And that is the example he set for all of us to live by and will be his legacy. My heart goes out to Cindy and the McCain children as they mourn this unimaginable loss. Gayle and I join a grateful and appreciative nation in praying for their comfort as they mourn the loss of this tremendous man, husband and father.

In Your Community

United States Service Academy Appointments

The United States Service Academies are accepting applications from young men and women between the ages of 17 and 23 who have strong leadership skills and are committed to their education.  West Virginia is one of the most patriotic states in our nation and you can be a part of this proud tradition of service. So if you are serious about duty, honor, commitment, and our country, then I ask you to visit one of the four U.S. service academies online and apply.

A congressional nomination is needed for a Service Academy appointment.  You can apply for a nomination from me online at www.manchin.senate.gov or call my office to request an application packet.  The deadline is October 5 so there is not much time! I look forward to helping you be part of this esteemed institution -- whether it is U.S. Air Force, Merchant Marine, Military, or Naval Academy. Best of luck! 

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Boots to Business Reboot is a two-step training program that provides participants an overview of business ownership as a career vocation, an outline and knowledge on the components of a business plan, a practical exercise in opportunity recognition, and an introduction to available public and private sector resources.

Veterans of all eras, Service members (including National Guard and Reserve) and their spouses are eligible to enroll in classes.  

We have three opportunities coming up in WV for you:  

• Beckley: September 13-14, 2018
• Charleston: October 18-19, 2018
• Bridgeport: November 15-16, 2018

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Key Federal Resources

Funding Announced for Broadband Development in WV

$11,997,199 was announced in support of Connect America Fund Phase II. This funding will allow three West Virginia service providers to build out broadband services over the course of 10 years at 7,962 locations throughout West Virginia. 

As a lifelong West Virginian and proud public servant who travels our great state corner to corner every year, I have driven nearly every mile of road in our state and experienced first-hand the loss of broadband coverage in community after community along the way. This investment in our broadband infrastructure is desperately needed and a welcomed addition to our ongoing efforts to connect the entire Mountain State. Our goal is that children in every county can do homework from home and every small business owner can promote their products to the globe. I won’t stop fighting until this is the reality in every part of our state.

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Funding Announced to Help Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault Victims

$899,927 has been announced for the West Virginia Foundation for Rape Information and Services (FRIS) through the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). This funding, authorized by theViolence Against Women Act, is through the Improving Criminal Justice Responses to Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking Grant Program (Arrest Program), which supports local efforts to create a quick, holistic response to these crimes and their accompanying victims.

Sexual assault is a horrific and devastating crime and survivors deserve every resource to begin recovering from the physical and emotional trauma. The development of a statewide Sexual Assault Response Team is an important step in ensuring every West Virginian has access to these resources. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue advocating for these resources. 

Funding Announced for Community Drug Prevention Programs

$1 million was announced for West Virginia communities through the Office of National Drug Control Policy’s (ONDCP) Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program. Funding will assist local organizations and coalitions in their efforts to prevent substance abuse among West Virginia’s youth.

In order to effectively end the opioid epidemic in our state, we must prevent West Virginia’s next generation from developing substance use disorders. The road to recovery is long, but we will not reach the end if we don’t dedicate real resources to awareness and prevention. I’m happy this funding is coming to West Virginia to enable our local coalitions to continue their important work. I’m also proud that West Virginians from Jackson County were at the White House today participating in a roundtable with President Trump to shine a light on the opioid epidemic in West Virginia.

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Homeland Security Funding Announced for WV

$8,365,298 was announced for West Virginia through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Funding will support the preparation and implementation of strategies to assist with disaster response and help local governments and nonprofits in the state enhance security to keep West Virginians safe.

Although West Virginia has endured and survived tragedy, emergency and disaster, we always come together to repair, rebuild and overcome our challenges. But we can only do that if we have the resources to prepare and respond to these emergencies. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee, I’m glad our state is receiving this funding to help our emergency personnel, local officials and first responders to continue to keep our communities safe.

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