Upcoming Job Fairs

I am proud to co-host these major hiring events, with more to be listed throughout the year. If you are looking for a job, want to change your career, or build your skills, these job fairs are the places to be!

Bluefield

Date: March 21

Location: Bluefield State College

Employers may still register by contacting Rebekah Hatch at rhatch@bluefieldstate.edu.

Charleston

Date: March 22

Location: Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center

Employer Registration Deadline is March 15: Employers click here to register

Click here to stay up-to-date.

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, March 4.

Hedgesville

Hedgesville Public Library

207 North Mary Street

Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Staff: Regional Coordinator Keith McIntosh

Morgantown

Morgantown Public Library

373 Spruce Street

Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Staff: Regional Coordinator Michael Garcia

Moundsville

Marshall County Senior Citizens Dinner

805 Fifth Street

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

Staff: Regional Coordinator Mary Jo Guidi

Hamlin

Hamlin Public Library

7999 Lynn Avenue

Time: 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Staff: Regional Coordinator Mike Browning

Elkins

Randolph County Senior Center

Railroad Ave.

Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Staff: Regional Coordinator Adam Flack

From the Hill to the Mountains

Investment in WV Coal Communities

Last week, I was pleased to announce more than $3.6 million in grants to 8 different organizations across West Virginia through the Appalachian Regional Commission’s (ARC) Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Grant Program. These investments from ARC are aimed at diversifying the local economies of coal communities, including expanding the local food economy, substance abuse recovery program access and health services. In addition to providing a variety of new services to West Virginians, the investments are expected to create new jobs and attract private investment to the state.

I’m glad that ARC is investing in West Virginia’s economy. Both ARC and I know the potential that states like ours have, when given the right opportunities. These investments will help create the jobs, services and infrastructure needed to attract new industries to our communities, as well as help heal our state from the opioid epidemic and get more West Virginians back to work.

Individual awards are listed below:

$1,020,556–West Virginia Food & Farm Coalition (Charleston, WV)
$1,000,000–West Virginia Community Development Hub (Charleston, WV)
$796,924–Grow Ohio Valley (Wheeling, WV)
$485,284–Morgantown Sober Living (Morgantown, WV)
$100,000–Center for Rural Health Development (based in Hurricane, WV)
$80,691–Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement (Boone, Logan, McDowell, Mingo, & Wyoming Counties)
$79,270–Marshall University (Huntington, WV)
$59,500–New River Gorge Trail Alliance (Fayetteville, WV)

$1.4 Million Announced to Repair Damaged Roads in Wetzel County

I am proud to announce $1,422,591 for West Virginia through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) public assistance grant program. Funding will assist the West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) with repairs to roadways in Wetzel County that was damaged as a result of storms in April 2018.

I am grateful that the WV Division of Highways has received this funding. In recent years, our state has endured multiple weather-related disasters that continue to impact our roadways across West Virginia. The funding provided by FEMA to WVDOH will help repair and clear roadways that have been damaged by severe storms, flooding, mudslides, and landslides for safer travel. As a member of the Appropriations committee, I will continue to fight for the funding that West Virginia needs.

Internships

Click HERE to complete your application.

The deadline for Summer internships is March 1!

In Case You Missed It

Last week I enjoyed travelling my home state attending events in Fayette, Raleigh, Randolph and Upshur counties to meet with my fellow West Virginians and to highlight how our state benefits from the recently passed Natural Resources Management Act. I made stops to discuss broadband, economic development, and the implications of the recently passed of the Land and Water Conservation Fund and establishment of the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area, among other issues affecting our home state.

Permanent Reauthorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)

The LWCF has provided more than $243 million to over 500 community projects in West Virginia,and was permanently reauthorized on the Natural Resources Act. I’m honored to announce that this bill was the first that I managed as the Ranking Member on the Senate Energy Committee. In this leadership role on the Senate Energy Committee, I was proud that this bill passed on a rare 92-8 vote. I will continue to work in the commonsense, West Virginia way to get things done for our state and nation.

So many West Virginians attended this event to celebrate this achievement. Special thanks to the WV Land Trust, the Nature Conservancy, officials from the Park Service and many West Virginia friends who attended.

Establishment of the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area

Last week's celebration of the Appalachian Forest Heritage Area‘s impending designation as a national heritage area has been years in the making. I’m glad the Senate approved this in the Natural Resources Management Act, allowing us to showcase our state's cultural & forest heritage.

Many thanks to all who came to celebrate the Appalachian Forest National Heritage Area's impending designation as a national heritage area at the Appalachian Forest Discovery Center in Elkins last week.

On the Road

Recently, Regional Coordinator Ali Mitchell presented flags on my behalf to the VFW Post 1144-Iaegar to be flown at the McDowell County Commission on Aging in Welch.

Regional Coordinator Ali Mitchell presents flags to the VFW Post 1144-Iaegar to be flown at the McDowell County Commission on Aging in Welch, WV.

Senior Caseworker Cris Hewett made a Manchin Mobile Monday stop at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center with David Melton of the Social Security Administration to provide Veterans with information about social security benefits.

Senior Caseworker Cris Hewett is joined by David Melton of the Social Security Administration and Martinsburg VA Director, Tim Cooke.

Regional Coordinator Mike Browning presented birthday greetings on my behalf to Bobbie Webb of Huntington in celebration of her 90th birthday. They were joined by multiple generations of her beautiful family. Happy Birthday!

Regional Coordinator Mike Browning presented birthday greetings to Bobbie Webb of Huntington in celebration of her 90th birthday.

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 is given to your case.

Mr. Richard Woods of Charleston contacted my office for assistance with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. His concerns included his pending claim for service connected benefits, his efforts to obtain a generator to operate his sleep apnea machine, and his medical travel reimbursements. Our office was able to obtain the reason his claim was denied and referred him to his Veterans Service Office to file for a reconsideration. As a result of the Senator’s inquiry regarding his request for a generator and reimbursements, the VA contacted Mr. Woods to provide him with a DC power cord and battery adapter for an alternative power source for his sleep apnea machine. The VA also processed 21 medical travel reimbursements for Mr. Woods.

In Your Community

Mobile Food Bank Location to Change to Best Serve Veterans

To best serve Veterans in southern West Virginia, the Beckley VA Medical Center will no longer be the location for the Mountaineer Food Bank’s monthly Veterans Table Distribution.

Due to the popularity of the event, traffic congestion became an issue at the Beckley VAMC. The decision was made in partnership with the Mountaineer Food Bank to move the mobile food bank to a new location that would not interfere with healthcare at the Medical Center.

The Veterans Table Distribution takes place on the third Thursday of every month from 10 a.m. to noon. There are income requirements. For more information about the Veterans Table Distribution contact for the Mountaineer Food Bank at 304-364-5518.

The location for next month’s mobile food bank on March 21 will be announced soon. Click here to stay up-to-date.

Home Helpers of the Panhandle Hiring Fair

February 28, 2019

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

at Home Helpers of the Panhandle

1314 Edwin Miller Blvd, Suite 212, Martinsburg, WV

What to bring: Driver's license, proof of car insurance, a second form of identification, and a list of certifications

Click here to learn more.

Concord University Spring 2019 Career Fair and Teacher Recruitment Day

March 5, 2019

9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Concord University Ballroom, 3rd Floor Student Center