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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Coalfield Development is excited to offer a free, paid construction training program in Kermit, WV. Participants will gain hands-on experience in general labor, flooring, drywall, framing, plaster repair, painting, and […]

This five-week training program will teach the skills and knowledge needed for a career in the trades as well as safety certifications.

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 […]

This workshop is designed to introduce families to the many benefits of backyard gardening, including financial savings, improved nutrition, and opportunities for family bonding and hands-on education. Adults will learn […]

This workshop is designed to provide children with fun and engaging activities centered around food, farming, and agriculture. Kids will explore 3 hands-on learning stations, where they can participate in […]

West Virginia's Local Food & Farms Day is an annual event held at the capitol that encourages interaction and dialogue between farmers/food producers and state representatives. Coalfield Development's Refresh Appalachia program […]

This hands-on workshop in collaboration with the Appalachian Reuse Hub introduces participants of all ages to container gardening and the benefits of recycling in gardening. Attendees will learn the basics […]