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WVU Safety and Health Extension offers life-changing educational opportunities

Many people work in environments where appropriate occupational safety practices are essential. West Virginia University Extension’s Safety and Health Extension helps these workers get the training and education they need to be successful in their careers.

For John Reid, a safety specialist at the Sussex I and II State Prison Complex in Virginia, furthering his education wasn’t always easy. Due to lack of accommodations, it took him decades to finally be able to complete higher education courses thanks to the modifications and assistance provided by WVU Extension safety and health specialists.

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West Virginia 4-H creates opportunity for all

4-H is an oasis for thousands of youths across West Virginia. This youth development program gives young people an opportunity to build relationships, skills and experiences that last a lifetime. To recognize the importance of 4-H, West Virginia University Extension joins in a celebration of National 4-H Week October 2-8.

WVU Extension awarded $80K in grants to enhance prosperity and education

Students from Jackson Middle School participate in a "dress for success" activity as part of WVU Extension's "Seeing Yourself in the Future" career readiness pilot program in Wood County. (Photo by WVU Extension)

Free program helping kids “shop” for fruits and vegetables generates excitement, seeks more funding

Nottingham’s Store in Duck, West Virginia, is one of those old-timey general stores that sells a little bit of everything — cold pop, canned goods, fishing tackle, even pipe fittings. But this century-old store recently added something brand new to its inventory — locally grown fruits and vegetables, courtesy of the Kids Market @ The Store.

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