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WVU Extension partner West Virginia Women Work helps women create their own path in the trades

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Women in Construction Week, March 5 to 11, has been celebrating women who work in the construction industry since 1998. This year’s theme is “Many Paths, One Mission,” which is meant to acknowledge the different paths women take to achieve their goals.

Alison Dempsey illustrates a path that other women in West Virginia can follow, too. She is a senior project manager at Solar Holler, West Virginia’s largest solar panel installation company. But just a little more than two years ago, she was working in retail and wishing for a change. 


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West Virginia 4-H offers Ultimate Outdoor Weekend for youths in West Virginia

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West Virginia University Extension’s 4-H youth development program invites youths from across the state to Ultimate Outdoor Weekend, a weekend camp full of opportunities to explore the outdoors and learn wilderness skills.  


WVU Extension CEOS spring conference features free educational courses

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WVU Extension offers free diabetes education classes

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West Virginia University Extension will offer three sections of virtual Dining with Diabetes education courses, with the first beginning in April. Dining with Diabetes is a free program that is open to individuals with diabetes or pre-diabetes, their family members and their caregivers.


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  1. Dining with Diabetes - Fayette County

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    WVU Extension presents this FREE program for pre- diabetics, beginners, long timers, caregivers, youth, adults and seniors. All are welcome and everyone can learn. We will...

    Dining with Diabetes - Fayette County
    Date
    Location
    New River Health
    Dining with Diabetes - Fayette County 10:00 am - New River Health
  2. Dining with Diabetes - Wood County

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    A class for people with diabetes and their caretakers. Learn about diabetes, tools to help manage diabetes, and recipes to help your overall health.

    Dining with Diabetes - Wood County
    Date
    Location
    Emmanuel Baptist Church
    Dining with Diabetes - Wood County 01:00 pm - Emmanuel Baptist Church
  3. Sustainable Tourism Webinar: Scott Bricker – Travel Oregon Destination Development and Oregon Rural Tourism Studio

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    Scott will join us and talk about destination development engagements, experience development and stewardship, destination investments, Oregon’s community of practice work,...

    Sustainable Tourism Webinar: Scott Bricker – Travel Oregon Destination Development and Oregon Rural Tourism Studio
    Date
    Sustainable Tourism Webinar: Scott Bricker – Travel Oregon Destination Development and Oregon Rural Tourism Studio 11:00 am
  4. WV Extension 2023 Master Gardener Conference

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    Garden enthusiasts from near and far are invited to join us for the 28th annual Master Gardener Conference, March 31 - April 2, 2023, at the Conference Center in Charleston,...

    WV Extension 2023 Master Gardener Conference
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    Location
    Conference Center, Charleston, WV
    WV Extension 2023 Master Gardener Conference Conference Center, Charleston, WV
  5. Dining With Diabetes - Pleasants County

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    This free, 4-week class will take place at the Pleasants County Senior Center in St. Marys, WV. This class is for anyone who has been diagnosed with diabetes, their...

    Dining With Diabetes - Pleasants County
    Date
    Location
    Pleasants County Senior Center
    Dining With Diabetes - Pleasants County 01:00 pm - Pleasants County Senior Center
  6. Dining with Diabetes - Mineral County

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    Dining with Diabetes will be offered on Tuesdays in April from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Keyser, WV. Call the WVU Mineral County Extension Office to...

    Dining with Diabetes - Mineral County
    Date
    Location
    Emmanuel Episcopal Church
    Dining with Diabetes - Mineral County 04:00 pm - Emmanuel Episcopal Church
  7. CEOS Virtual Spring Conference (2023)

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    Milling Around West Virginia with Community Educational Outreach Service Virtual Spring Conference April 11-13, 2023 Follow the link to view the full schedule and register...

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    CEOS Virtual Spring Conference (2023)
  8. Sustainable Tourism Webinar: Outdoor Economy Foundations and Trends

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    Outdoor Economy & Community Development Mini-Series (April, May, June) Led by Andy Williamson - Director of Outdoor Community Development for the Brad & Alys Smith Outdoor...

    Sustainable Tourism Webinar: Outdoor Economy Foundations and Trends
    Date
    Sustainable Tourism Webinar: Outdoor Economy Foundations and Trends 11:00 am
  9. Sustainable Tourism Webinar: Infrastructure - Core Component of an Outdoor Economy

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    Outdoor Economy & Community Development Mini-Series (April, May, June) Led by Andy Williamson - Director of Outdoor Community Development for the Brad & Alys Smith Outdoor...

    Sustainable Tourism Webinar: Infrastructure - Core Component of an Outdoor Economy
    Date
    Sustainable Tourism Webinar: Infrastructure - Core Component of an Outdoor Economy 11:00 am
  10. WVU National Junior Firefighter Camp (June 17-22)

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    The Junior Firefighter Camp provides classroom and practical training to further participants’ knowledge, skills, and abilities in firefighting and emergency operations for...

    WVU National Junior Firefighter Camp (June 17-22)
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    Location
    W.Va. State Fire Academy
    WVU National Junior Firefighter Camp (June 17-22) 12:00 pm - W.Va. State Fire Academy