HB5480

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

Complete·3/14/26

Establishes the West Virginia Youth Summer Employment and Career Readiness Program to provide paid summer employment for youth.

The West Virginia Youth Summer Employment and Career Readiness Act establishes a program to offer paid summer employment, apprenticeships, internships, and entrepreneurial exposure for youth. The program targets youth aged 14-20, with special outreach to those in foster care, receiving public support, or involved in the justice system. The Department of Commerce will coordinate with the Department of Education, county school boards, and economic development partners to identify training opportunities and job growth trends. Employers will contribute to participant wages and related costs.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

97 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 9

1:00 PM

Senate Workforce Committee Meeting

Feb 25

6:30 PM

Standing Committee on Finance Meeting

History

Apr 2

House

Became law 4/2/2026

Mar 25

House

To Governor 3/25/26

Mar 14

House

House received Senate message