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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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Free program helping kids “shop” for fruits and vegetables generates excitement, seeks more funding
Kids Market @ The Store teaches kids healthy habits by allowing them to “shop” for free produce at stores in their counties.
New video series combats “fake news” about home canning
Grow This, a West Virginia University Extension project, has launched a new video series called “Canning 101.”
Raleigh County Energy Express receives $15,000 to support youth literacy and nutrition
With the help of a $15K gift from Enel Green Power, youths who participated in our Raleigh Count Energy Express program were more than prepared to return to the classroom this fall.
WVU Extension awarded $80K in grants to enhance prosperity and education
Four WVU Extension programs will get a boost from $80K in grants awarded by the Extension Foundation to build upon valuable programs to carry out the land-grant mission.
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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)
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.
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.
Raleigh County Energy Express receives $15,000 to support youth literacy and nutrition
Like many others across West Virginia, students in Raleigh County have headed back to school. And with the help of $15,000 in financial support from Enel Green Power, youths who participated in West Virginia University Extension’s Energy Express program were more than prepared to return to the classroom.
New video series combats “fake news” about home canning
Just because it’s on the internet, doesn’t mean it’s true. That’s a good rule of thumb for everything — but it’s especially important when it comes to home food preservation.
WVU Extension to offer OSHA machine guarding course
Amputations are among the most severe workplace injuries, often resulting in permanent disability. West Virginia University Extension Safety and Health Extension’s National Resource Center Occupational Safety and Health Training Institute Education Center will offer the OSHA 2045: Machinery and Machine Guarding course on September 13-16 in Morgantown, West Virginia, to provide the education workers need to help prevent amputations and other life-altering injuries related to machine operation.