Job Fairs

Save the Date! More information to follow. Additional fairs are in the works for Wheeling, Morgantown, Martinsburg, and more.

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Bluefield

Date: March 21

Location: Bluefield State College

Charleston

Date: March 22

Location: Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center

Parkersburg

Date: September 27

Location: West Virginia University at Parkersburg

Beckley

Date: November 1

Location: New River Community & Technical College

Scheduling

Senator Manchin and his office representatives participate in events and meetings across the Mountain State throughout the year. From Skypes with classrooms, to small business ribbon cuttings, job fairs, and Manchin Mobile Mondays -local meetings with Senator Manchin's staff about the issues that matter in your community- the Senator and his office are honored to receive your invitation.

To invite the Senator to your event, click here.

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, February 11.

Martinsburg

Martinsburg VA Medical Center

510 Butler Ave.

Time: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Staff: Senior Caseworker Cris Hewett will attend with a representative from the Social Security Administration to talk with Veterans about social security benefits.

Weirton

Greater Weirton Senior Center

3425 Main Street

Time: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Staff: Mary Jo Guidi

From the Hill to the Mountains

State Funeral Request to Honor the Last of Our World War II Medal of Honor Recipients

The Greatest Generation represents the very best of West Virginia and of America. I can think of no greater tribute than to honor the last of our national heroes of this generation with a state funeral when the time comes.

Click here to read the full letter to President Trump from the WV Congressional Delegation requesting to honor West Virginia's own Herschel "Woody" Williams and all our heroes of the Greatest Generation with a state funeral.

The GEAR-UP For Success Act

I recently introduced the GEAR UP for Success Act, which would improve the GEAR UP federal grant program by giving grant recipients increased flexibility to cater to local students’ needs, reducing administrative burdens for grant recipients, and ensuring a more competitive and fair application process.

Preparing students to pursue higher education is necessary if we as a nation are to have a civilly engaged, world changing generation of citizens. During the 2017-18 academic year, West Virginia GEAR UP students spent more than 39,000 hours engaged in activities that promote academic achievement, career exploration, college awareness and ultimately increased participation in postsecondary education. I am proud to introduce this measure and am excited to see how these West Virginians and Americans will shape our world into an even better one than we already have.

Read more here.

On the Road

I was humbled to receive the 2019 Make a Difference Award at the Upper Kanawha Valley YMCA Make a Difference Banquet. I truly thank each person with the YMCA for all they do in our communities.

Senator Manchin attends the Upper Kanawha Valley YMCA Make A Difference Banquet.

Regional Coordinator Ali Mitchell presented Robinson Vanater, owner of Drip Coffee House in Putnam County, with a letter of congratulations on my behalf for their opening day.

Regional Coordinator Ali Mitchell attends the opening of Drip Coffee House.

How May We Help You?

I truly appreciate the opportunity to hear from my fellow West Virginians. As your U.S. Senator, I am proud to be your voice with government agencies during your time of need. My goal is to provide top-notch customer service for every West Virginian who contacts me, or who may need help. I have a team of caseworkers in each of my four offices to help you with matters of concern. While I have no direct jurisdiction in the administrative matters of any federal, state, or local agency, I welcome the opportunity to assist you with whatever problem you may be experiencing and ask that full consideration be given to your case.

Willis Burch of Granville contacted Senator Manchin for help in receiving his back pay from Social Security. He had been approved for disability in December of 2017 and was told that it would take four to six weeks to process. A year later, he still hadn’t heard anything.

The Senator's office reached out to the SSA office and a request was sent to the payment center. Within 20 days, the funds were deposited into Mr. Burch’s account.

West Virginia Spotlight

Mitchell Bobbera of Gilbert made this beautiful metal sculpture. He started with a metal working class at Mingo Central High School and it's now become more than a hobby. Keep up the great work!

Senator Manchin holds a metal sculpture by Mitchell Bobbera.

Do you have a nomination for a Spotlight Feature? Click here to inform my office. Please note we cannot highlight a business. We accept requests to highlight individuals, groups or local activities that have had a positive impact on our communities.

In Your Community

Boots to Business

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.

Step one is the Introduction to Entrepreneurship course eligible to Veterans of all eras, service members (including members of the National Guard and Reserve) and their spouses. This course is instructed by SBA and its partners, who are skilled business advisors. Participants must pre-register.

The Boots to Business course will take place on March 12, 2019 at the Shepherd University Martinsburg Center. The class will run from 8:30 A.M. until 4:30 P.M. Shepherd University will provide a light lunch to participants.

The class is free to veterans, but limited to the first 35 to pre-register. Interested attendees may get more information here: https://www.facebook.com/events/341815710002846/

U.S. Department of Labor Opens Application Period for HIRE Vets Program

The U.S. Department of Labor announced that as of January 31, 2019, the application period is open for job creators to apply for the HIRE Vets Medallion Award. This program recognizes small businesses, non-profit organizations, and large companies for their leadership in recruiting, employing, and retaining America’s veterans. To apply for the award, visit HireVets.gov.

Free Income Tax Assistance by the IRS

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $55,000 or less, persons with disabilities and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals. Read more here.

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