Relating to establishing the West Virginia Youth Summer Employment and Career Readiness Program.

This bill establishes the West Virginia Youth Summer Employment and Career Readiness Program to provide paid summer employment, apprenticeships, internships, and entrepreneurial exposure for youth statewide. Participation is open to all eligible youth, with targeted outreach to youth facing barriers to employment. The program emphasizes emerging job growth sectors, workforce development, and coordination with employers to strengthen West Virginia's long-term labor force.