National Dislocated Workers GrantHuman Resource Development Foundation, Inc. was awarded $1,893,781.00 in National Dislocated Worker Grant (NDWG) funds from WorkForce West Virginia and the United States Department of Labor for disaster relief and cleanup activities in sixteen counties across the state.
The grant will provide employment opportunities for approximately 150 Dislocated Workers and/or long-term unemployed individuals who will assist their communities with vital recovery efforts. Participants will receive from $9.50 - $11.50 per hour, depending on the position. Each participant will receive safety training, including Red Cross CPR and First Aid certification. In addition to receiving valuable work experience, job search assistance will be provided through HRDF and the local Regional WorkForce Investment Board (WIB). The recent flooding, which occurred in April, overran and devastated many of the streams in West Virginia. This caused major debris to be washed into various places along its rivers and streams. Efforts coordinated by each county’s respective Homeland Security Emergency Management System, FEMA, and municipal governments brought immediate relief to the flood damaged areas. With the assistance of the National Guard and the Army Corps of Engineers, the major stream obstructions and issues that posed immediate threat, were dealt with successfully. Despite efforts, large amounts of debris and trash still litter many streams and parks affected by the flooding. This debris is not only hazardous to the health of the streams; but, poses the risk that future storms will result in more destruction of property. This debris also needs to be properly disposed of. HRDF hopes to assist the sixteen counties by helping to lower the risk of this type of problem occurring again; and, by increasing the overall health and beauty of the public lands. |
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1644 Mileground Morgantown, WV 26505 Phone: (304) 296-8223 Fax: (304) 296-8839 Contact: Taylor Runner District 1 Office
99 Edminston Way Box 7 Buckhannon, WV 26201 Phone: (304) 591-2494 Contact: Debbie Anderson District 2 Office
West Hamlin Housing Complex 7 Lincoln Plaza Branchland, WV 25506 Phone: (304) 276-0340 Contact: Alicia Adkins |
District 3 Office
West Hamlin Housing Complex 7 Lincoln Plaza Charleston, WV 25302 Phone: (304) 216-1545 Contact: Shannon Robinson District 4 Office
P.O. Box 1346 699 East Stratton Street Logan, WV 25601 Phone: (304) 216-2243 Contact: Johnathan 'JB' Bradford District 5 Office
92 McDowell Street Suite 100 Welch, WV 24801 Phone: (304) 282-1465 Contact: Gloria Blankenship |
