HB 5480·WV·house
Relating to establishing the West Virginia Youth Summer Employment and Career Readiness Program.
Signed into LawFiled Feb 12, 2026
Sponsor: Sean Hornbuckle (D)
Latest Action
H Chapter 142, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
Jun 29, 2026
Summary
The bill creates the West Virginia Youth Summer Employment and Career Readiness Program, run by the Department of Commerce’s Division of Workforce Development. It provides paid summer jobs, apprenticeships, internships and career exploration for youth 14‑20 through partnerships with private businesses, nonprofits and government agencies. The goal is to give young people work experience, keep them in the state, and help fill workforce gaps.
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