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SUMMARY:Construction and Heavy Equipment Operation Training
DESCRIPTION: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. Earn OSHA 10\, First Aid CPR\, and many other safety certifications\, as well as certificates in CAT heavy equipment simulator operations. Coalfield Development staff will also provide job readiness training to prepare students for employment after graduation. Spots are very limited\, so please register today! \n\n$75/Day Stipend (Lunch not provided.)\nTrainees must have reliable transportation.\n\nFor more information\, contact Devon Hayes at dhayes(at)coalfield-development.org.
URL:https://coalfield-development.org/event/construction-and-heavy-equipment-operation-training/
LOCATION:501 19th St\, 501 19th Street\, Dunbar\, WV\, 25064\, United States
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SUMMARY:Grants 101 Workshop @ WV Small Farms Conference
DESCRIPTION: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: \n– Seeking and Finding Grants \n– Writing a Strong Grant Proposal \n– Building and Maximizing Community Partnerships \n– Developing a Budget and Budget Narrative \n– Identifying Matching Funds \n– Thinking Like a Reviewer \n– Getting Grant Ready \nFour Learning Outcomes: \n\nLearn to research and identify suitable grants for agricultural or food businesses.\nUnderstand the components of a successful grant proposal.\nDevelop skills to articulate business/project goals and objectives in grant applications.\nGain strategies to improve grant application success rates.\n\nThe workshop will conclude with an opportunity to meet directly with the grant team to discuss your questions and projects further. This workshop is tailored for farmers\, food businesses\, and nonprofit organizations. \n* The West Virginia Grant Resource Centers’ Grants 101 workshop is a free resource. The $35 registration fee for the WV Small Farms Conference will be applied towards the venue\, meals\, and/or refreshments provided during the training. More information and registration can be found here: https://extension.wvu.edu/conferences/small-farm-conference  \n** If the cost of this training is a financial burden for you\, please reach out for a scholarship. Contact Adam Hudson at ahudson@coalfield-development.org or Liberty Newberry at lnewberry@partnercapital.org.
URL:https://coalfield-development.org/event/grants-101-workshop-wv-small-farms-conference/
LOCATION:2025 WV Small Farm Conference\, Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center
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SUMMARY:Multi-Session Learning Track for Resource Navigation
DESCRIPTION:Session 1 – What’s the Appalachia Regional Food Business Center?\nDescription: 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 at the Center.\nTime: 8:00 AM – 9:20 AM \n  \nSession 2 – Navigating Federal Resources Panel\nDescription: Discover how federal programs such as Natural Resource Conservation Service and other agencies can support farmers\, ranchers\, and rural communities. Learn about funding opportunities\, conservation programs\, technical assistance\, and tools to boost sustainability\, productivity\, and economic growth for food and farm businesses. Hear from producers who have applied and implemented these services and funding streams.\nTime: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM \n  \nSession 3 – Navigating State Resources Panel\nDescription: Discover how state programs and resources from The West Virginia Department of Agriculture\, WV Farmers Market Association\, WV Food and Farm Coalition\, and other agencies can support farmers\, ranchers\, and rural communities. Learn about funding opportunities\, conservation programs\, technical assistance\, and tools to boost sustainability\, productivity\, and economic growth for food and farm businesses. Hear from producers who have applied and implemented these services and funding streams.\nTime: 1:15 PM – 2:45 PM \n  \nSession 4 – Navigating Local Resources Panel & Mapping Your Resource Plan\nDescription: Discover how to navigate local resources and learn strategic tips for how to map out a resource plan. Learn from local experts about funding opportunities\, technical assistance\, and tools to boost sustainability\, productivity\, and economic growth for food and farm businesses. Hear from producers who have applied and implemented these services and funding streams.\nTime: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM \n* Refresh Appalachia’s workshop is a free resource. The $35 registration fee for the WV Small Farms Conference will be applied towards the venue\, meals\, and/or refreshments provided during the training. More information and registration can be found here: https://extension.wvu.edu/conferences/small-farm-conference  \n** If the cost of this training is a financial burden for you\, please reach out for a scholarship. Contact Adam Hudson at ahudson@coalfield-development.org or Liberty Newberry at lnewberry@partnercapital.org.
URL:https://coalfield-development.org/event/multi-session-learning-track-for-resource-navigation/
LOCATION:2025 WV Small Farm Conference\, Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center
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