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!

Keyser

Date: April 17

Location: WVU Potomac State College J. Edward Kelley Complex

Employers may register by contacting Tammy Hesse at tammy.l.hesse@wv.gov.

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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.

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In Your Community

WV Northern Community College Career and Transfer Fair

April 4, 2019

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WV Northern Community College Education Center, MPR, Wheeling Campus

Chapline Street Entrance

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FCC Hazelton Job Fair

April 4, 2019

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

FCC Hazelton Training Center

1640 Skyview Drive, Bruceton Mills

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Technology Career Roundtable

April 10, 2019

5:30 p.m.

White Palace, Wheeling Park

RSVP is required: email to kkovacs@dwc.org

Learn more here.

Harrison County Economic Development Corporation Job Fair

June 7, 2019

12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

WV State Office Building, Conference Room G – 09, West Main St., Clarksburg

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, April 1.

Grafton

Taylor County Public Library Board Room

200 Beech Street

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

Staff: Regional Coordinator Michael Garcia will attend.

Kenova

Ceredo Kenova Memorial Library

1200 Oak Street

Time: 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Staff: Regional Coordinator Mike Browning will attend.

From the Hill to the Mountains

More than $14 Million Announced to Combat the Opioid Epidemic

West Virginia has been at the frontlines of the fight against the opioid epidemic and is now ground zero for recovery efforts. This funding will enable West Virginia to provide our citizens with the help that they need in order to combat the opioid epidemic in our state. Our citizens deserve the opportunity to receive treatment. As a member of the Appropriations committee, I will continue to fight to ensure that West Virginia receives the federal funding and support we need to prevent overdose deaths.

Read more here.

Pressing the DOD and EPA for Answers on Reports of Efforts to Weaken Contamination Standards for PFAS

Last week I led a group of sixteen Senators in sending a letter to Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler, requesting the agencies to release communications they’ve had with the White House, and with each other, regarding the establishment of federal drinking water standards for per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and groundwater pollution guidelines related to these chemicals. The letter comes in response to recent media reports that the Department of Defense is requesting the White House to adopt substantially weaker guidelines for groundwater pollution caused by PFAS than those suggested by the EPA.

Read more here.

Recognition of Wheeling Heritage by the Great American Main Street

I applaud the Great American Main Street announcement naming Wheeling Heritage as the winner of the 2019 Great American Main Street Award. Wheeling Heritage received the award at the National Main Street Conference on Monday, March 25, in Seattle. The national award recognizes communities for their excellence in comprehensive, preservation-based commercial district revitalization.

Earlier this month as Ranking Member of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, as well as a Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I secured a funding cap increase for the Wheeling National Heritage Area in the Public Lands Package. This funding increase ensures that Wheeling Heritage is eligible for continued funding and assistance from the National Park Service to support their amazing work throughout the community.

Wheeling has shown that investments into our communities can be successful when paid with community involvement. I congratulate Wheeling Heritage on their recognition and look forward to seeing citizens come together again to better their communities across West Virginia.

Read more here.

On the Road

Job Fairs

Last week I co-hosted job fairs in Bluefield and Charleston. The Charleston Fair was by far our largest yet with more than 280 employers and resources from all across the state and thousands of job seekers in attendance. Many thanks to the employers and partners who came together to help make this opportunity possible for our fellow West Virginians. Best of luck to all who came in search of a job or career change opportunity.

We have more fairs planned for the rest of the year, so be sure to stay up-to-date HERE as details become available.

Senator Manchin speaks with employers and job seekers at the Kanawha Valley Job Fair.

Thousands of West Virginians attend Senator Manchin's Kanawha Valley Job Fair.

Senator Manchin meets employers and job seekers at the Bluefield Job Fair.

WV Fittest School Challenge

Friday, I met with Crescent Elementary students, the winning team from the WV Fittest School Challenge as part of Operation Tone-Up. Operation Tone-Up strives to prevent childhood obesity through an evidence-based Nutrition & Exercise Program.

Senator Manchin meets the winning team from the WV Fittest School Challenge.

Senator Manchin does push-ups with one of the winning students from the WV Fittest School Challenge.

Open House for Recovery Point

This past weekend I stopped by the open house for Recovery Point in Charleston. I sincerely thank the Recovery Point mentors and friends for their commitment to making a positive impact on the drug addiction epidemic.

Senator Manchin speaks at the open house for Recovery Point in Charleston.

Bluefield Regional Medical Center Roundtable

I recently held a roundtable at Bluefield Regional Medical Center in Mercer County. I appreciate the discussion we had around healthcare, addiction, and workforce development. Thank you to Tim Bess, CEO of Bluefield Regional Medical Center for hosting.

Senator Manchin meets with healthcare and economic development stakeholders during a roundtable discussion in Bluefield.

Mountain State Distillery Grand Opening

I was proud to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for Mountain State Distillery in Charleston. Here's to many years of success for owner and West Virginia native Jeff Arthur and his family!

Senator Manchin participates in the ribbon cutting for Mountain State Distillery.

West Virginia Forests Products Cooperative

Thank you to Joe Howard and his team at the West Virginia Forest Products Cooperative for showing me their facility in Princeton. The cooperative received a grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission in 2018 to innovate the manufacturing of wood products and to develop a highly skilled workforce in the industry.

Senator Manchin and the WV Forest Products Cooperative team proudly display signs they made for his office during his visit.

West Virginia Construction and Design Expo

It was a pleasure to help kick off the 40th Annual WV Construction and Design Expo in Charleston.

Senator Manchin greets West Virginians attending the Construction and Design Expo in Charleston.

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. My staff is available 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.

Ms. Deborah Kuhn of Whitesville contacted our office for help with her health insurance. We contacted DHHR because she had been denied for Medicaid. She had been told she was not eligible for the Spend Down program, but Caseworker Sylvia Asbury spoke with a representative of DHHR and explained her situation in further detail. Ms. Kuhn was scheduled for an appointment with DHHR and applied for the Spend Down program. As a result, she was approved for Medicaid and will also benefit from the Spend Down Program.

Regional Coordinator Brian Aluise was recently able to establish communication between the World War I Commission representative in Manassas and Rich Hively of the City of Nitro Historic Board. Through these efforts, the Nitro Museum was able to obtain more than 60 display cases to preserve our state and nation's history.

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