WV JOBS

I am proud to have co-hosted over 46 major hiring events throughout the state since 2015. If you are looking for a job, want to change your career, or enhance your skills, these job fairs are the places to be!

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Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Career Fair
West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Date: Friday, Sept. 27
Time: 10am-2pm
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Scheduling

My staff and I 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, we are honored to receive your invitation.

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Manchin Mobile Monday

Every Monday, members of my staff are available in easily accessed locations across the state to assist with constituent services and to bring your thoughts and concerns directly back to me. Below are next week's times and locations for Monday, August 26.

Middlebourne
Tyler County Public Library
Main and Broad
Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Staff: Regional Coordinator Michael Garcia will attend.

Vienna
Vienna Senior Center
706 29th Street
Time: 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Staff: Regional Coordinator Brian Aluise will attend.

From the Hill to the Mountains

MANCHIN STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF WETZEL SANDERS

Gayle and I were saddened to hear of the passing of Wetzel "Sundown" Sanders, an American hero and an inspiration to all West Virginians. I was honored to be able to help Wetzel receive his well-deserved and hard earned Purple Heart recognition for his heroic service at Pearl Harbor before he passed. We join all West Virginians sending their prayers for his family during this difficult time.

MANCHIN SPEAKS WITH MORE THAN 500 SOLDIERS AT WEST VIRGINIA NATIONAL GUARD DEPLOYMENT CEREMONY

I was honored to attend such a patriotic event with 500 incredible soldiers and their families who are putting themselves in harm’s way to protect our nation. I commend these soldiers for their bravery and look forward to having them all arrive home safely. While they are deployed, the soldiers, their families and loved ones will be in our prayers.

MANCHIN SENDS FCC CHAIRMAN SPEED TEST RESULTS FROM ACROSS WEST VIRGINIA TO HIGHLIGHT NEED FOR PUBLIC FEEDBACK SYSTEM

Last week I sent eight letters to Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), with results from speed tests across West Virginia to highlight incorrect broadband coverage maps of West Virginia and support the need for the formation of a public feedback system to better assess broadband coverage across rural states like West Virginia. In the letters, Senator Manchin included the results of speed tests taken in Wheeling, Sandyville, Renick, Petersburg, Masontown, Great Cacapon, Charleston, and Bruceton Mills, West Virginia.

The letter said in part, “While I am encouraged to hear that your agency is planning to implement a formal public feedback mechanism to improve broadband coverage maps, the people of West Virginia need help now. Until a more viable process is established, I will be providing you with real coverage data from people on the ground in West Virginia and a brief description of the challenges they face personally, professionally, and economically as a result of their unreliable broadband service.

Key Federal Resources

MANCHIN, CAPITO ANNOUNCE MORE THAN $7 MILLION TO HELP HOMELESS VETERANS

Veteran homelessness is an unfortunate and unacceptable issue we are facing as a nation. We must ensure that we are serving our patriotic men and women after they have served and protected us here at home. This funding will help veterans secure housing, which in turn helps them secure steady jobs and gives them another opportunity to contribute to their communities. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, I will continue to advocate for funding that helps our Veterans across West Virginia.

ON THE ROAD

This week I joined the Mineral Wells community in celebrating the HINO Motors Manufacturing plant grand opening. I applaud this new $40 million investment that is adding 250 more jobs to the facility.

Twelve years ago as Governor, I was honored to lead the team that brought the Hino Motors Manufacturing Facility to our state and I am so proud of this company and its team members. I have witnessed firsthand the determination of the entire Hino group to ensuring quality, teamwork and an investment in our state. West Virginia is such a perfect location for business for many reasons, but most notably because of our people

Hino Motors Manufacturing Facility in West Virginia started production in 2007 and initially had a workforce of a little over 100 employees. The company has expanded many times and invested hundreds of millions since, including in their new manufacturing facility in Mineral Wells and now employs more than 800 employees.

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The 5th Annual Ride for Fallen Service Heroes was a great success! Thank you to all the riders, volunteers, and supporters for honoring our fallen service heroes with us and supporting our Gold Star Families. We are forever grateful for their service.

It is my hope that everyone enjoyed the West Virginia State Fair. No matter if you're a native or if you traveled to be here, there is something for everyone at this wonderful West Virginia State Fair.

The Putnam County Senior Picnic is a great event that brings the senior community together. I'll continue to fight for West Virginia's seniors and ensure they can have the quality of life they have earned.

The town of Chapmanville broke ground on Tuesday on a $7.2 million wastewater collection and treatment system improvement project. Upon completion, treatment capacity will be extended to residents of Logan County and the water quality of the Guyandotte River will be vastly improved. (Pictured: Senior Regional Coordinator Michael Browning, standing beside Chapmanville Mayor Raamie Barker in center)

HOW MAY WE HELP YOU?

To request assistance from my case team, click here.

As your U.S. Senator, I am proud to be your voice with government agencies during your time of need. My goal is for me and my staff to provide the best possible customer service for every West Virginian who contacts me needing assistance. While I have no direct jurisdiction in legal or administrative matters of any federal, state, or local agency, I welcome the opportunity to assist you in any way possible and to assure that full consideration is given to your case. See one of our recent success stories below:

Mrs. Amie Fazalare from Shinnston contacted the Senator for assistance with an error on her new U.S. Passport, and her travel date was quickly approaching. As a result of Caseworker Sylvia Asbury's inquiry, Mrs. Fazalare was able to have her passport corrected and keep her travel plans.

IN YOUR COMMUNITY

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Social Security Phone Scam - Learn How to Protect Yourself

Social Security employees do occasionally contact people--generally those who have ongoing business with the agency--by telephone for business purposes. However, Social Security employees will never threaten a person or promise a Social Security benefit approval, or increase, in exchange for information. In those cases, the call is fraudulent and people should not engage with the caller. If a person receives these calls, he or she should report the information to the OIG Fraud Hotline at 1-800-269-0271 or online at https://oig.ssa.gov/report.

To watch a PSA about the scam, click here or visit www.ssa.gov for more information.

Social Security has recently worked with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Federal Trade Commission to create a new fraud prevention placemat to help you avoid Social Security scams. You can order free copies of the placemat to use at dining venues, or to share with friends and family. The placemat is in English on one side and Spanish on the other side.

To learn more, call my office Toll Free at (855) 275-5737, email me, or find me on social media:

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