The WVSOM Center for Rural and Community Health has partnered with Jobs & Hope West Virginia to offer Greenbrier Valley employers the chance to learn about Jobs & Hope and explore how they can collaborate with the community to support individuals in recovery.
Deborah Harris, executive director and Cassidy Hart, transition agent will conduct an information sharing and brainstorming discussion.
When/Where:
Join us at the Clingman’s Center in Lewisburg on Monday, February 3rd, 2025 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
What is Jobs and Hope?
Jobs & Hope West Virginia is the state’s comprehensive response to the substance use disorder crisis. Established by Governor Jim Justice and the West Virginia Legislature, this program offers support through a statewide collaboration of agencies that provide West Virginians in recovery the opportunity to obtain career training and to ultimately secure meaningful employment.
Benefits of Employers Partnering with Jobs and Hope:
- Salary Reimbursements for wages of $15 per hour
- Up to $20,000 per participant
- Employer must be registered as a vendor with the State of West Virginia to be eligible to receive salary reimbursements
Learn more: https://jobsandhope.wv.gov/incentives
Contact:
Terri Baker
Workforce and Strategic Partnerships Program Director
Center for Rural and Community Health
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Phone: 304-661-3004
Email: tbaker@osteo.wvsom.edu
