Join Us for Lunch
St. John’s Lutheran Church, Red House, is having lunch at the Mt. Grove VFD Community Building from 11:30 a.m. – sold out on Sunday, Oct. 20. Lunch includes chicken tenders and/or BBQ wings, mac n’ cheese, baked beans, coleslaw, dessert and drink for $10 adults, $7 kids (12 and under). Benefits go for “Looking to the Future” fundraiser for building repairs.
FREE GIVEAWAY
The Clothes Closet will have a free giveaway from 4 – 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18 and 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19 at Rowlesburg Southern Baptist Church. All items are free and this event is sponsored by the Rowlesburg Southern Baptist Church and Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
Moorefield, W.Va. – Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College’s (Eastern) Career Services Department proudly hosted its annual Job Fair on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Organized by Career Counselor, Dixie Heavener, the event featured a wide range of employers from various industries, offering local residents and students the opportunity to explore career opportunities, network with potential employers, and gain valuable insights into today’s job market.
The Job Fair attracted nearly 50 employers representing various industries including healthcare, education, government, finance, construction, and manufacturing. Hiring managers traveled from the tri-state region of West Virginia, Virginia, and Maryland.
The participating employers included:
Allegany Communications/WVRC Digital
American Woodmark
Beitzel Corporation
Capon Springs and Farms, Inc.
Career One Stop/Region 7 Workforce Development Board
Children’s Home Society
Choice Care at Home
Civil Air Patrol U.S. Airforce Auxillary
Clearway Energy Group
Cortland Acres Association Inc
E.A. Hawse Healthcare Center
Eastern WVCTC – Student Services, Workforce Education, & Wind Energy Tech Program
Fox’s Pizza Den
Future Generations University
Genesis Healthcare
H&R Block
Hampshire County Schools
Hardy/Grant County Adult Education
Humane Society of Hardy County
Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
Maryland Department of State Police
Mr. Heating and Cooling, LLC
Mullin’s 1847 Restaurant
Northrop Grumman
Optavise
PCM Industries
Pendleton County Schools
Pendleton Manor
Pilgrim’s
Potomac Valley Health and Garrett Regional Medical Center
Region & Workforce Development Board
South Branch Inn – Moorefield
St. George Medical Clinic
Telamon/TRC
Timberline Mountain
UPMC – Western Maryland
Valley Health
West Virginia Army National Guard
West Virginia Department of Transportation
West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation
West Virginia Rural Water Association
West Virginia State Treasurer’s Office
West Virginia University
Workforce West Virginia
WV Division of Corrections & Rehabilitation
WV Schools for the Deaf and Blind
WVU Medicine-Grant Memorial Hospital
A highlight of the event is a Potomac Highland Producer’s food box raffle held exclusively for employers. This generous donation, valued at $100, is raffled off annually as a way of thanking the employer partners for their continued support and attendance at Eastern’s job fairs. Tabitha Wagner, a representative from E.A. Hawse Healthcare Center, was the lucky winner, adding a fun and celebratory atmosphere to the day. For more information about the Potomac Highland Producer’s monthly food box and to make a purchase, visit https://www.potomachighlandsproducers.com/.
“We are thrilled with the turnout and the level of engagement we saw at this year’s Job Fair,” said Dixie Heavener. “It’s incredibly rewarding to bring together so many great employers and provide our community with access to meaningful career opportunities. Thank you to the nearly 100 job seekers who also visited campus to speak to employers.”
Eastern WVCTC is committed to supporting the professional growth of its students and the broader community. The annual Job Fair is just one of the many ways the college’s Career Services Department works to bridge the gap between job seekers and employers. In addition, Career Services hosts C.R.A.M. (Career Readiness and Management) Workshops monthly designed to help students and job seekers develop essential career management strategies.
Another exciting event is the Career Carnival, held annually in the spring, which offers a fun, educational approach to career exploration, featuring games, hands-on activities, and networking opportunities with employers and industry experts. All are welcome to attend. Employers interested in reserving a booth should contact Career Services at dixie.heavener@easternwv.edu.
About Eastern Career Services
Career Services at Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College is a comprehensive service center designed to meet the career planning, career exploration, job seeking, and post-graduation needs of every student and alumni. Get expert assistance in building or refining your resume, cover letter, or professional portfolio. Practice your interviewing skills with a mentor and receive feedback on your performance. Learn important career planning and employment skills by participating in monthly workshops, both in-person and virtually. Topics include but are not limited to, salary negotiation, benefits of online professional platforms (i.e. LinkedIn, Focus2Career, Handshake), job search strategies, interviewing skills, resume writing, networking, and employability skills.
Stop by Room 111 at Eastern’s main campus in Moorefield, WV, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Evening hours are available by appointment. For more information, visit easternwv.edu/current-students/career-services/. Contact Dixie Heavener, Career Counselor at dixie.heavener@easternwv.edu or 304.434.8000 ext. 9239.
AAA: Gas Prices on the Decline in West Virginia
The average price for gasoline across Northern West Virginia is seven cents lower this week at $3.063 per gallon, according to AAA East Central’s Gas Price Report.
This week’s average prices: Northern WV Average $3.063
Average price during the week of Sept. 30, 2024 $3.135
Average price during the week of Oct. 9, 2023 $3.437
The following is a list of the average prices in several West Virginia locations:
$3.107 Bridgeport
$3.011 Clarksburg
$2.984 Huntington
$3.268 Martinsburg
$3.199 Morgantown
$2.870 Parkersburg
$3.094 Weirton
$2.971 Wheeling
Trend Analysis:
Despite higher crude oil prices, the national average for a gallon of gas fell by four cents over the past week to $3.17. There are now 18 states east of the Rockies with averages below $3 a gallon. And OPEC+ is saying, at least for now, they will increase production starting December 1st, putting even more downward pressure on pump prices. Today’s national average is 11 cents less than a month ago and 55 cents less than a year ago.
While Hurricane Helene’s devastation did little to impact gasoline supply, it crushed demand in affected areas by destroying infrastructure and causing power outages. Also, the ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel are fueling worries that oil shipments could be disrupted through the Straits of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for maritime traffic. This has led to oil prices creeping higher.
According to new data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), gas demand fell from 9.20 million barrels per day last week to 8.52. Meanwhile, total domestic gasoline stocks rose from 220.1 million barrels to 221.2, while gasoline production decreased last week, averaging 9.6 million barrels daily.
At the close of Wednesday’s formal trading session, West Texas Intermediate rose by 27 cents to settle at $70.10 per barrel. The EIA reports that crude oil inventories increased by 3.9 million barrels from the previous week. At 416.9 million barrels, U.S. crude oil inventories are about 4% below the five-year average for this time of year.
Motorists can find current gas prices nationwide, statewide, and countywide at gasprices.aaa.com.
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