business services

​Training a sustainable workforce to meet the needs of Employers is a key role of WDB-KC.
To apply to be part of our Employer Network or to participate in our Programs, please complete our Employer Application.

• STAFF TRAINING
• WAGE REIMBURSEMENT ​PROGRAMS
• FINDING TALENT
• ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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Incumbent Worker Training

Does your staff new a new certification or training? 
​We can assist you with training costs!

Customized Training

​You tell us the skills needed for your employees, we’ll work with educators to create those programs or link you with institutions who already have those programs in place.

APPRENTICESHIPS

ApprenticeshipUSA is an
employer-driven training model that combines on-the-job training with job-related instruction.  We can assist with new recruits or current staff!

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Want to participate in our programs?
​Complete our application!

Employer Application

Need some guidance? Here's our Employer Handbook:

Employer Handbook

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Or contact our Business Services Representative:

Nick Nunnery

business services representative

(304) 437-2420

Email Me

On-the-Job Training

Empowered Employment

 Program participants train to acquire new skills while also earning wages and benefits as an employee.
​Employers are reimbursed 50% for wages paid up to
​6 months.

Temporary employment opportunities for individuals who have a limited work history, or who have barriers to employment. 
Employers are reimbursed 100% for wages paid for up to
​26 weeks.

Nick Nunnery

business
​services representative

(304) 437-2420

Email Me

Derek Vance

outreach programs specialist

(304) 741-3074

Email Me

WIOA Business services team

Our Business Services Team is here to help you find the
right candidate!

Nick Nunnery

business
​services representative

(304) 437-2420

Email Me

Derek Vance

outreach programs specialist

(304) 741-3074

Email Me

Our One Stop Partner Network 

Access to the state's largest online database of potential job candidates
Screening and matching candidates for the skills and qualifications you require
Hosting a Hiring Event
Space to interview candidates
Many others!

LEARN MORE!

Free Fidelity Bonding Program

The Federal Bonding Program is a joint effort between WorkForce WV and the U.S. Department of Labor.   Fidelity bonds are free of charge for any employee or employer. They can be used for any job, any employer and by any job seeker if there are any barriers to employment present. 

BONDING PROGRAM

Tax Credits AND MILITARY INCENTIVES

WorkForce WV's goal is to strengthen West Virginia’s business climate by supporting our state’s strong business partners – from startups to global businesses – and that means connecting you with tax credits that may be available to you to help your business grow and thrive. 
​Your organization may be eligible for 
​Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) or Military Incentive Programs

CREDITS AND INCENTIVES

Rapid Response

Due to COVID, Rapid Response Services have been modified.  Please contact WorkForce WV for more information.

Rapid Response is a free service provided by WorkForce WV and several partner agencies, including WDB-KC, when a dislocation occurs.  
The Rapid Response team plans and delivers services to enable dislocated workers to transition to new employment as quickly as possible either by utilizing our Workforce WV job services or through training.

​Services provided by the Rapid Response team include:​
Meetings providing an overview of available re-employment and transition services,
Workshops on resume writing, surviving a layoff, etc., and
Group unemployment claim-taking sessions. 

RAPID RESPONSE

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