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West Virginia Women Work

@wvwomenwork.bsky.social

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West Virginia Women Work, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, strives to help women in West Virginia earn a living wage. The primary focus of the organization’s activities is to help women explore, train, and secure employment in nontraditional occupations.

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West Virginia Women Work @wvwomenwork.bsky.social · Mar 26

Think women belong on jobsites, too? We do.
For 25 years, we’ve trained women for skilled trades careers that build better futures.
Give $25 to help us keep going strong.
🔗 givebutter.com/25for25yrs
#25for25 #SignalBoost #SkilledTrades #WV

$25 for 25 Years

$25 for 25 Years: Breaking Barriers, Building Futures

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West Virginia Women Work @wvwomenwork.bsky.social · 28d

It’s #DAFDay2025!

Your Donor-Advised Fund gift to West Virginia Women Work helps train hardworking folks for good jobs in the skilled trades, building stronger families and communities across WV.

Give through app.dafday.com/donate/org_3...

#GivingTogether #CareersInConstruction #WestVirginia

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West Virginia Women Work @wvwomenwork.bsky.social · Sep 8

📣 WV Women Work is hosting WVU’s Women Making History exhibit on Monday, Oct 13, 5–8 PM at the Step Up Hub (501 19th St, Dunbar).

✅ Free event | ✅ Guest speakers | ✅ Light refreshments
Come celebrate the stories and contributions of WV women!
#WomensHistory #WVWomenWork #DunbarWV

West Virginia Women Work @wvwomenwork.bsky.social · Sep 8

SkillUp On Demand is live!
Free, self-paced courses in resumes, budgeting, tech skills, and more.
Learn anytime, anywhere → westvirginiawomenwork.org/skillup/
#SkillUpWV #WorkforceReady #CareerSkills #WVWomenWork

West Virginia Women Work @wvwomenwork.bsky.social · Jul 29

Never held a tool before? No problem.
If you’re willing to show up and try, we’ll teach you the rest.
Fall class starts August 25.
📍 Dunbar, WV & Morgantown, WV
westvirginiawomenwork.org/step-up-cons...
#StepUpWV #CareerChange #WomenInTrades

West Virginia Women Work @wvwomenwork.bsky.social · Jun 23

You’re meant for more, and Step Up Construction can help you get there. 12 weeks of free training. Real trade skills. Real support. We’ll help you build the future you deserve.

Class starts Aug 25 & interviews are happening now.
Apply here: westvirginiawomenwork.org/sufwc-applic...

#WV

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West Virginia Women Work @wvwomenwork.bsky.social · Jun 12

WV Women Work needs an AmeriCorps Community Workforce Development Fellow in Dunbar, WV.
• July 14 – Dec 26 (675 hrs)
• $592 wk + $200 stipend
• $ 2.8k education award
Help run hands-on construction training & community outreach. Apply by 6/30 → secure8.entertimeonline.com/ta/conservat...
#WVJobs

West Virginia Women Work @wvwomenwork.bsky.social · Jun 2

Pre-apprenticeship isn’t extra, it’s essential.
We train folks to show up job-ready, which means fewer dropouts, better retention, and stronger results for employers.

A strong start saves time. It saves money.
That’s what we do.
westvirginiawomenwork.org

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West Virginia Women Work @wvwomenwork.bsky.social · May 22

For 25 years, West Virginia Women Work has helped women gain the skills, training, and support they need to become self-sufficient through good-paying jobs in the trades and manufacturing.

Now we need your help to keep it going.
givebutter.com/25for25yrs

West Virginia Women Work @wvwomenwork.bsky.social · May 20

A heartfelt thank you to MPLX for their generous $40,000 contribution to West Virginia Women Work. Their investment is more than a donation—it shows their strong belief in the power of skilled trades and in the hardworking individuals who make up our state’s workforce.
#WorkforceReady #ThankYouMPLX

West Virginia Women Work @wvwomenwork.bsky.social · May 19

Ever heard of job shadowing?
Our latest blog explains how it works, why it matters, and how PartnerUp helps participants take the next step.
Read more: westvirginiawomenwork.org/what-is-job-...
#JobShadowing #CareerExploration #WVWorkforce #PartnerUpWV

What Is Job Shadowing, and Why You Should Try It - West Virginia Women Work

Job shadowing is a powerful way to explore new careers, gain experience, and build connections without a long-term commitment.

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West Virginia Women Work @wvwomenwork.bsky.social · May 14

In honor of #AAPIHeritageMonth, we’re spotlighting Dr. Doolarie (Dee) Singh-Knights, a leader in agritourism, education, and rural innovation in WV.

Read how she’s shaping the future:
westvirginiawomenwork.org/voice-from-t...
#Agritourism #WVLeaders #WomenInAg

West Virginia Women Work @wvwomenwork.bsky.social · May 7

Pre-apprenticeship gets folks ready to work—skilled, reliable, and jobsite-ready.
Help us keep this going.
$25 helps someone take the first step toward a solid career.

givebutter.com/25for25yrs

#25for25Years #WorkforceDevelopment #SkilledTrades #SupportWVWW #WestVirginiaJobs

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International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC) @bacweb.org · May 5

A big shout out to our BAC Sister Sierra Kriston of Local 23 OH/WV/KY/MD who visited students of @wvwomenwork.bsky.social and shared her time and story with our future #tradesworkers!

#tradeswomen #womeninconstruction #skilledtrades #1u #besthandsinthebusiness

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West Virginia Women Work @wvwomenwork.bsky.social · Apr 28

Ready to SkillUp?
Our FREE virtual classes are happening next week, Monday–Thursday, 9 AM–1 PM!
Attend one, a few, or all — whatever fits your schedule.
Learn budgeting, career skills, and more to help you get job-ready.

Sign up today: westvirginiawomenwork.org/skillup/

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West Virginia Women Work @wvwomenwork.bsky.social · Apr 24

25 years. Thousands trained. Lives changed.

We don’t have a big PR team—just grit, hustle, and folks like you.
Help us keep going.

$25 for 25 Years: givebutter.com/25for25yrs

#WVStrong #BootsOnTheGround #SupportSkilledTrades #SupportWVWW

West Virginia Women Work @wvwomenwork.bsky.social · Apr 10

You can now support WV Women Work using Venmo, PayPal, Apple/Google Pay, card, bank transfer, crypto, stocks, mutual funds, or DAFs.

Every gift helps women access life-changing job training and careers. rb.gy/rxq8bm
#nonprofit #charity #givingback

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West Virginia Women Work, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization training women in WV for skilled trades careers for the last 25 years

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West Virginia Women Work @wvwomenwork.bsky.social · Apr 7

A quick resume review. A job lead. A little encouragement.
That’s all it takes to help someone build a new future.
Mentor through PartnerUp and make a real impact this #VolunteerMonth.
🔗 westvirginiawomenwork.org/mentor_appli...
#SkilledTrades #WVJobs #MentorshipMatters

West Virginia Women Work @wvwomenwork.bsky.social · Apr 2

It’s Carpentry Week! Our students are gaining hands-on skills and building brighter futures—one project at a time.

We’ve been doing this work for 25 years. Help us keep it going.
westvirginiawomenwork.org/25-years-str...
#25for25 #SkilledTrades #CarpentryWeek #WV

West Virginia Women Work @wvwomenwork.bsky.social · Mar 26

$25 for 25 Years

$25 for 25 Years: Breaking Barriers, Building Futures

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West Virginia Women Work @wvwomenwork.bsky.social · Mar 26

We’re so grateful to everyone who’s donated to our $25 for 25 Years campaign. Your support keeps our programs going and helps train WV’s next generation of skilled workers. Thank you for standing with us! 💛🛠 #25for25 #SkilledTrades #BuildingFutures

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West Virginia Women Work @wvwomenwork.bsky.social · Mar 24

“I’m scared of heights... but this looked awesome!”
Courtney wanted a career that challenged her and she found it. After completing our Step Up program, she joined the Ironworkers Local 549, where she’s thriving in a job that’s physical, exciting, and outdoors.
rb.gy/w95y1w
#womenintrades

Step Up for Women Construction Pre-apprenticeship Alumni: Courtney Johnson - West Virginia Women Work

Any woman who is interested in the trades should give it a shot, especially if you like to be active. Just try it!

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West Virginia Women Work @wvwomenwork.bsky.social · Mar 20

Most people don’t think $25 can make a real impact. But at West Virginia Women Work, $25 helps train the next skilled worker, build a stronger workforce, and break the cycle of poverty.
givebutter.com/25for25yrs
#WV #skilledtrades #nonprofit

$25 for 25 Years

$25 for 25 Years: Breaking Barriers, Building Futures

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West Virginia Women Work @wvwomenwork.bsky.social · Mar 12

Building Futures, One Certification at a Time!

Last week, our Morgantown students earned their forklift certifications, and tomorrow, Dunbar will do the same!

For 25 years, we’ve trained skilled workers—be part of the impact. 💛

westvirginiawomenwork.org/25-years-str...

#ForkliftCertified #WV

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West Virginia Women Work @wvwomenwork.bsky.social · Mar 7

Or text 25FOR25 to 53-555 to give!

West Virginia Women Work @wvwomenwork.bsky.social · Mar 7

25 Years Strong!
Help us raise $25,000 by June 22 to keep building careers & communities.

Just $25 provides the gear, training & tools students need to succeed.

Donate: givebutter.com/25for25yrs

#25for25 #WV #BuildingFutures

$25 for 25 Years

$25 for 25 Years: Breaking Barriers, Building Futures

givebutter.com