Relating to establishing the West Virginia Youth Summer Employment and Career Readiness Program.

Summary

The bill establishes the West Virginia Youth Summer Employment and Career Readiness Program, offering paid summer jobs, apprenticeships and internships to teens and young adults. It provides grant funding to private, nonprofit and government employers that must match contributions, and coordinates with education and labor agencies to target high‑growth industries. The aim is to give youth real work experience, keep them in‑state, and strengthen the state’s workforce.

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