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September 24, 2024

W.Va. Needs Workforce, Education Improvements, Say Economists

West Virginia Public Broadcasting, River Cities Tribune and Register, West Virginia News – West Virginia continues to struggle in key economic areas, according to new data from the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce. The business group says the years-long trend requires policy solutions.

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Between 2013 and 2023, West Virginia was one of just five states to experience a loss in non-agricultural jobs. Employment opportunities in the state fell by 18,000 positions during that period — the largest job loss in the nation.

Meanwhile, the state also places near the bottom in metrics like workforce participation and per capita income.

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