daily304 - Episode 03.22.24

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.  

Today is Friday, March 22, 2024.  

East Coast Metal Systems work with #YesWV to foster their growth. WV holds a strategic advantage in the metals industry with AISTech. And First Ascent offers incentives for recent graduates to stay and WV and work remotely…on today’s daily304.

#1 – From WV COMMERCE – East Coast Metal Systems serves as a trusted partner for all architectural metal and exterior envelope system needs. As a full-service fabricator, the company possesses the expertise, resources, and capabilities necessary to guide projects from concept to completion seamlessly.

Learn why East Coast Metal says #YesWV. 

Watch the video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZQJVQvxKh0

 

 #2 – From WV ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – West Virginia is poised as a strategic hub in the metals industry, boasting an abundance of primary and fabricated metals, machinery, and essential components crucial for metalworking and machinery product manufacturing. 

The state’s location is central to over 4,000 regional suppliers, providing a comprehensive network of materials vital for the industry. Additionally, West Virginia is home to a skilled workforce, making it a fertile ground for growth and innovation in the metals sector.

Association for Iron and Steel Technology (AISTech) stands as North America’s premier annual gathering in the iron and steel technology arena, offering an unparalleled platform for professionals from around the globe to explore cutting-edge technologies and strategies.

At AISTech, West Virginia and its partners—Advantage Valley, Huntington Area Development Council, Putnam County Development Authority, the Regional Economic Development Partnership based in Wheeling, and Wood County Economic Development—present a united front, showcasing the state’s robust metals industry and its significant role in the global market. 

The West Virginia Department of Economic Development invites AISTech attendees to engage with us, explore the vast opportunities within West Virginia’s metals industry, and discover how our state continues to be a fertile ground for technological advancements, economic development, and industry-leading practices. 

Learn more:

https://westvirginia.gov/west-virginias-strategic-advantage-in-the-metals-industry-at-aistech/

#3 – From FIRST ASCENT – Just finished college and now you’re looking for work? Thanks to a new program, you can enjoy the benefits of low-cost living in the beautiful Mountain State while working remotely companies anywhere in the world.

First Ascent is a two-year program designed to help you launch your professional career through the power of hybrid and remote work while maximizing work-life balance and building community. If you're a recent West Virginia University or Marshall University graduate with goals for a full-time, flexible career, you're eligible to apply for First Ascent!

Your university's career specialists can help you accelerate your search for a full-time hybrid, remote, or remote-first career opportunity.

Learn more:

https://firstascentwv.com/

 

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That’s all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.