HB 5677 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

To create the Career Pipeline for Coalfield Counties Act.

HB 5677 establishes the Coalfield Career Pipeline Program to expand workforce training in West Virginia's coalfield counties. The bill authorizes mobile career and technical education units, paid apprenticeships, certification programs, and employer partnerships focused on priority industries like commercial driving, healthcare, construction, and emerging energy trades. It prioritizes collaborative applications involving schools, workforce boards, and local governments. The program aims to directly support residents in these economically transitioning communities by connecting them to in-demand jobs.
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Introduced Feb 17, 2026 Last action Feb 17, 2026
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Feb 17, 2026
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