Spring Co-Conference 2024



CONNECTING INSTITUTIONS AND THE VALUE OF THE PDSA RESEARCH METHOD

Join us to learn about promising practices in retaining rural, first-generation, and other underrepresented STEM students and how we can bridge the gap from college to the STEM workforce. The conference will focus on institutional collaboration, STEM industry insights and plan-do-study-act cycles.

CONNECTING TALENT WITH OPPORTUNITY, SUPPORTING WORKFORCE PATHWAYS, AND BUILDING STRONGER WORKPLACES

Join us to examine the biggest challenges in workforce development and highlight emerging innovative solutions. The conference will focus on workforce development opportunities; including training, programs, resources, and certifications, as well as networking with people and organizations across the region.


The First2 Network is supported by the U.S. National Science Foundation under Award Numbers: HRD-1834586, WV Higher Education Policy Commission; HRD-1834601, Green Bank Observatory; HRD-1834575, Fairmont State University; HRD-1834586, WV Higher Education Policy Commission; HRD-1834595, High Rocks Educational Corporation; HRD-1834569, West Virginia University.

WV Jobs Network is powered by the Appalachian Regional Commission, Economic Development Association, and the Benedum Foundation