Focus Forward: Preparing Today for the West Virginia of Tomorrow is an annual event uniquely designed to link education and economic development. Hundreds of decision makers along with state and national experts come together to address emerging workforce needs.
The event series is hosted by the West Virginia Public Education Collaborative and the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation.
A diverse group of state and national thought leaders gather at Focus Forward 2024.
By Dr. Clay Marsh
Chancellor and Executive Dean
West Virginia University Health Sciences
More than 550 attendees came together for Focus Forward 2025 to with meet with national, state and local experts and decision makers and explore the intersection of health, wellness and economic mobility while networking and forging meaningful connections. In this follow-up thought piece, Dr. Clay Marsh shares his take on how West Virginia, and the nation, can begin to improve health and longevity for the long-term.
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