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FOCUS FORWARD 2025

April 22, 2025 | 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place

Register today for Focus Forward! Hear from national and state leaders as we explore our longevity and the use of technology in health and wellness.

Join 500+ public officials, educators, business leaders, community members, philanthropists and non-profit heads to discuss how the intersection of health, wellness and economic mobility impacts businesses, workforce development, policy and education in West Virginia and around the world.

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REMAKE LEARNING DAYS

Remake Learning Days in West Virginia, set for May 17-25, is a multi-day series of events designed to spark curiosity and engage learners of all ages (pre-K through high school) and their families.

Applications for event hosts will be accepted through Friday, March 7. Mini grants are available.

Host an Event Apply for a Mini Grant

Events and Initiatives

Focus Forward 2024 

Focus Forward

Preparing today for the West Virginia of tomorrow by examining how emerging issues will impact education, the economy and our workforce.

Focus Forward
A Children Looking the Laptop 

STEAM TAC

Helping students solve real-world challenges and everyday problems through engaging STEAM immersions.

STEAM TAC
Raising Hand 

K-12 Speakers Bureau

Connecting West Virginia students with experts in the workforce to inspire the next generation of talent.

K-12 Speaker Bureau
Maryanne and kids 

Sparking Early Literacy Growth

Embracing the challenge to improve West Virginia’s literacy levels by the end of third grade.

Sparking Early Literacy Growth

Collaborate

Through collaboration and innovative approaches, the WVPEC is creating a pipeline from PreK-12 students to higher education to businesses and jobs. By intersecting education and economic development, the WVPEC helps build a stronger, more diverse workforce that will drive West Virginia’s economy for generations to come.

Member Partners

Alliance for Excellent Education
   
Appalachia Regional Comprehensive Center
   
         The Education Alliance 
   
Carnegie Mellon University logo
   
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation
   
Forge Business solutions
Marshall Logo
Pierpont Community and Technical College Logo
remake learning
the Rural school and community trust logo
Shepherd University logo
West Virginia Department of Education logo
            Flying WV logo

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