Generation West Virginia

Generation West Virginia is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2007 and headquartered in Morgantown, West Virginia. Its stated purpose is to equip young West Virginians with skills and career opportunities so they can build lives and careers in the state, working through workforce development, training, policy advocacy and community building. The organisation began as a small network of young professionals and now operates as a statewide movement across West Virginia.

Its programmes span training, career matching and professional development. NewForce is a tech training programme that builds technical skills for West Virginians. Career Connector links young talent in the state with career opportunities. The GWV Fellowship develops young professionals. The organisation also runs broadband initiatives focused on access and connectivity in West Virginia.

Technical domains of work include tech workforce training, broadband initiatives, workforce development and professional development. The organisation operates across industry verticals spanning nonprofit work, workforce development, education and training, policy advocacy, technology training, and broadband and telecommunications.

Generation West Virginia describes itself as mission-driven, focused on retaining and advancing young talent in West Virginia and on community building. It works statewide across West Virginia, with headquarters in Morgantown.