Gain valuable on-the-job training skills, as well as industry-recognized certifications, to jumpstart a new career path today!

Get certified in HAZWOPER 40, OSHA 10, and First Aid/CPR/AED for FREE!! Leverage these certifications to advance your career goals today! Directions: Enter Main Gate of Bluefield State University on Route 52 or enter Rear Gate from Pulaski Street, Bluefield (along railroad tracks). Printed signs that I will have made in-house will direct trainees to the […]

Coalfield Development's construction enterprise, Revitalize Appalachia, is pleased to offer this FREE paid on-the-job training opportunity for anyone looking to upskill their current occupation or to reskill for a new career pathway. Trainees will gain professional trade certifications, as well as on-the-job training with Coalfield's construction crew working on a community-based construction project in the […]

Energize your career path and join us for an incredible, free training opportunity. Attendees will gain renewable energy training certificates, hands-on experience with renewable technology, as well as other skills! $75/day stipend

This is a paid ($75 per day) training for anyone that is interested in up-skilling or re-skilling to a new career pathway in the construction industry. Trainees will gain hands-on construction experience working with Coalfield Development's construction enterprise, Revitzalize Appalachia, on a community-based construction project in Fort Gay, WV. Participatns will also learn how to […]

This is a free training for Martin County, KY residents who need OSHA 10 Construction and First Aid CPR AED certifications. This training is brought to you in partnership from Coalfield Development and Edelen Renewables. MUST HAVE RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE TRAINING LOCATION If the event is sold out and you would like […]

Learn the basics of energy auditing and how they can be applied to save you money on your power bill!

West Virginia Women Work and Coalfield Development are excited to offer a five-week paid training program for women interested in a construction career. Gain hands-on experience in essential skills such as general labor, flooring, drywall, framing, plaster repair, painting, and basic electrical tasks.

The West Virginia Grant Resource Centers is a free resource that helps organizations across the state build their grant writing capacity - from finding grant opportunities and building competitive proposals to providing in-depth grant writing training. In this workshop, the WVGRC will guide participants through each critical step of the pre-award process, including: - Seeking […]

Session 1 - What's the Appalachia Regional Food Business Center? Description: The USDA Appalachia Regional Food Business Center fosters a more resilient and competitive food system throughout the Appalachian region with a focus on serving small- and mid-sized producers and food businesses. Join this session to learn about the technical assistance and capacity-building grants available […]

Coalfield Development Presents:The Homestead Harvest: The Pig The goal of this FREE 2-day workshop is to equip you with confidence in raising your own food. We will go over how to acquire, raise, and process your pork on your farm. We will process a pig on farm from the humane kill to the profession of […]

As part of the 2025 Mountain State Maple Days events, The Wild Ramp will be hosting a pancake breakfast on Saturday, March 15th. Refresh Appalachia will be joining as a guest, distributing samples of different types of syrup to guests and educating them about tree tapping, where syrup comes from, and the importance of local […]