The newly established First Ascent program offers college graduates from Marshall and West Virginia universities remote and hybrid work opportunities that allow them to stay in West Virginia to enjoy the outdoor recreation and community benefits the state offers. Graduates are given mentorship and locations for them to work.
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For months, West Virginia officials have been touting record-low unemployment numbers. That continued in June, as officials announced that only 3.3% of West Virginians were unemployed and actively looking for