WV Forward is helping to oversee the economic transformation of the state. Voluntary experts are working in concert with steering committee members, the WV Forward implementation team and research scholars. Their role is to help shape inclusive partnerships, short-term and long-term objectives and action plans while aligning efforts to achieve data-driven results based on McKinsey & Company’s proposed recommendations. Volunteers may offer their time and expertise in phases of this work. This process is new and evolutionary. As progress is made, status updates will be provided.
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Growth and diversification require a business-friendly climate. We can achieve this through competition and strategic business investments. Strengthening workforce participation, building and diversifying the talent pipeline and adding value to West Virginia’s assets will help create economic opportunities in the region.
A diverse economy and a dynamic talent pipeline rely on a strong educational system and vocational training. To better prepare today’s students and tomorrow’s talent to be citizens of a global economy, it is critical to invest in public-private sector collaboration, STEM and humanities education and customized technical training. It is important to improve capacity and affordability at all educational levels while providing options for the future workforce to embrace flexible career opportunities with diverse skill sets.
Investing in our people can improve productivity, while innovative solutions can help solve West Virginia’s local and regional difficulties. Indeed, some of West Virginia’s greatest challenges can become its greatest opportunities. By redefining West Virginia’s narrative, inspiring engagement in communities across the state, strategically leveraging valuable assets and taking a holistic approach to grappling with some of West Virginia’s ongoing issues, West Virginia Forward will help revitalize communities statewide.