Welcome to Randolph WORC

Taking Applications for Get Ready Woodworking

and Construction Program 

Programs Starting Now - Click Here for More Information

Are You Eligible for this Program?

The Collaborative will focus on the needs of the employers and job seekers in Randolph County, West Virginia.  We are focused on the 3 of the top six growth industries: Health Care Services, Wood Product Manufacturing and Construction. 

Our WORC Grant Outcomes are Simple:
Focus on Career and Technical Training
Help Randolph County Residents Gain Meaningful Employment
Training Certifications for Job Readiness
Randolph County becomes an ACT Work Ready Community

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Randolph County Housing Authority

We are a non-traditional housing authority with a broad mission:  to promote strong communities and a healthy quality of life in the rural six-county region it serves.Our Mission

• Making good rental housing affordable
• Promoting home ownership
• Constructing well-built, affordable homes
• Developing the leadership and job skills of youth
• Participate in community development efforts

Eastern Community College

Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College is an institution of higher learning accredited through the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Nestled in the mountains of the Potomac Highlands, Eastern has been serving the educational needs of our communities. 

Highlights Include:
Workforce Education
Night Classes
​America Promise Grants - Up to $2000 for education in workforce training

​Woodlands Development Group

• That healthy, vibrant communities have safe and engaging neighborhoods, providing housing for all people.

• That dynamic and rich town centers encourage investment, inspire creativity, and bring people together.

• That given space and time for discourse and reflection, local people make good decisions about the place in which they live.

• That everyone is a potential entrepreneur, and they are the key to our communities' prosperity. 

• That parks, trails, green spaces, and gathering places are vital to our collective well-being. 

• That positive change is a collaborative process, requiring a long-term commitment of time, focus, and resources. We are in it for the long haul.

Wood Product Manufacturing

Working with the local wood product manufacturers to ensure potential employees are job ready.  WV Wood Technology Center will provide a training program for potential employees.

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Funding Provided By: DOL-ETA Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC)
This Program is 81% funded with Federal Money.  The total federal funding amount is $750,000.  19% / $177,943 is funded by non-governmental sources.