Coalfield Development, a non-profit organization based in Wayne County, West Virginia dedicated to community, economic, and workforce development, is excited to announce two upcoming training sessions to equip local residents with entry-level skillsets to access skilled labor employment opportunities in the region, including jobs in new, emerging industries.

Huntington, WV, –Last week, Coalfield Development Corporation’s Board of Directors unanimously approved Jacob Hannah, current Chief Conservation Officer, to be the next Chief Executive Officer of the West Virginia-based nonprofit. Hannah will assume the position effective January 1, 2024.

As a close partner of Coalfield Development, I wanted you to hear some important news directly from me.

Coalfield Development Corporation and West Virginia based solar developer Solar Holler jointly announced a partnership to train 100 new solar workers in the next 18 months.